(VOVWORLD) - International Women’s Day, March 8, is an occasion to honor women’s role and contributions to family and society and also to promote women’s rights. Vietnam has paid attention to promoting gender equality, including ensuring women’s participation in legislative bodies at all levels.

(VOVWORLD) - The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement took effect on December 31, 2020 offering a sharp reduction of taxes. The deal is creating great opportunities for businesses of the two countries and enabling bilateral trade to grow.

(VOVWORLD) - The long-standing rift between the West and Russia widens this month after new sanctions were imposed on Moscow by the US and the European Union.

(VOVWORLD) - More than 190,000 Vietnamese students are studying abroad, according to the Ministry of Education and Training. Because of COVID-19, many students have returned home to study online. As the epidemic continues, it’s difficult for them to return to school.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam will run for the UN Human Rights Council’s 2023-2025 tenure as a candidate of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said at the 46th Regular Session of the UNHCR in Geneva, Switzerland. He said the decision reflects Vietnam’s wish to help protect human rights.

(VOVWORLD) - Elections for the 15th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term are scheduled to take place on May 23. The Vietnamese people will exercise their right of mastery by electing deputies to represent them in the legislature. Preparations for the elections are currently underway in all localities.

(VOVWORLD) - Tension soared in the Middle East after the US carried out an air strike targeting Iran-backed militants in eastern Syria. Many countries and international organizations have voiced concerns about a dangerous escalation.

(VOVWORLD) - Activities are being held nationwide to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Communist Youth Union (March 26) and Youth Month 2021.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam began national economic census on Monday to get an overview of the national economy and identify economic potentials and advantages as well as barriers and challenges. The census will serve as a foundation for rapid, sustainable economic growth.

(VOVWORLD) - At the just-concluded G7 Summit, world leaders pledged to strengthen cooperation in COVID-19 response and eliminate vaccine nationalism. They agreed to increase funding for the WHO-initiated global vaccine distribution program COVAX to 7.5 billion USD and share the vaccines they ‘ve already ordered with developing countries.