(VOVWORLD) - One year since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, it has rapidly spread to 230 countries and territories with more than 78 million confirmed cases and 1.7 million deaths. The pandemic has seriously affected global transport and supply chains and pushed many economies into recession.

(VOVWORLD) - The COVID-19 pandemic raised the importance of digital transformation and digital technology, particularly in business. E-commerce has allowed businesses to reach more customers while cutting transaction costs.

(VOVWORLD) - In 2020, Vietnam was one of a very few countries that successfully contained the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining economic growth. This achievement was due to effective management by the government and strong public confidence in the Vietnamese Party and State.

(VOVWORLD) - The year 2020 has seen many countries become more outspoken about the East Sea (known internationally as the South China Sea) through diplomatic notes exchanged at the UN. Not only countries in the region, but many outside the region have spoken up as members of the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The East Sea is not simply a matter between ASEAN and China but a matter of international concern.

(VOVWORLD) - Da Nang’s tourism is recovering from the effects of COVID-19. During the Christmas and New year holidays, the number of tourists visiting the city is expected to increase sharply.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam celebrated Internet Day (December 16) on Wednesday. Vietnam’s rapid internet development and Vietnamese people’s freedom of internet use reflect the Vietnamese Party and State’s policies on ensuring people’s freedom of speech and information access.

(VOVWORLD) - To promote technological application and improve agricultural management, Vietnam has adopted policies to improve human resources, replicate advanced agricultural models, and enhance cooperation with other countries with developed agriculture like Japan and China.

(VOVWORLD) - The Joint Committee under the Vietnam-EU Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Framework Agreement (PCA) held its second meeting both online and in-person on Monday, as both sides celebrate the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic ties and 4 months after the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement took effect.

(VOVWORLD) - Gastronomy is an important part of Vietnam’s cultural diversity. Every dish embodies a philosophy of life and the history of the Vietnamese people. Culinary diplomacy is one of the more delightful ways to educate foreigners about Vietnamese culture.

(VOVWORLD) - The US under the Trump administration has continued its policy of intervention in the Middle East, an important geo-political region where the US has many interests. Like Trump’s foreign policy in general, it has faced opposition from the international community and many inside the US.