(VOVWORLD) - On Wednesday (US time), the Capitol in Washington DC, the headquarters of the US Congress was attacked for the first time in more than 200 years. A joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives to formally count the votes cast by the Electoral College in the 2020 US presidential election was interrupted for several hours.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam recorded a GDP growth rate of 2.91% last year despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts say the growth is thanks to various sectors and Vietnam’s internal strength creating momentum for steady future development.

(VOVWORLD) - Solutions to improve national governance quality and efficiency are for the first time mentioned in the draft documents to be submitted to the 13th National Party Congress. The solutions mention fine-tuning the socialist-oriented market economy mechanism and tackling obstacles. Cadres’ capacity is considered a decisive factor to ensure rapid and sustainable development.

(VOVWORLD) - The 1st general election of Vietnam’s National Assembly was held on June 6, 1946, under the principles of democracy, equality, direct universal suffrage, and secrete ballots. The National Assembly chose the government line up and passed a Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the first milestone of Vietnam’s democratic regime.

(VOVWORLD) - The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) was signed on December 31, 2020. It marks a new beginning for a bilateral strategic partnership which began a decade ago.

(VOVWORLD) - Localities nationwide are intensifying COVID-19 prevention measures in response to the Prime Minister’s directive to protect people’s health and boost economic growth.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam can expect to lure more Foreign Direct Investment this year as big and small foreign investors shift their investments to Vietnam. A number of FDI projects under trade agreements Vietnam has signed will be implemented in the country in the near future and the Vietnamese government has put in place incentives to attract even more investment.

(VOVWORLD) - Here are the Top Ten World Events of 2020 selected by the Voice of Vietnam (VOV)

(VOVWORLD) - The 2020 National Startup Festival for Students and Pupils was held in Hanoi to promote the startup spirit of students and encourage them to change their mindset and act to realize their dreams. The Festival has connected students with innovative ideas and startup projects with businesses.

(VOVWORLD) -Here are the 10 most prominent events of Vietnam during the year 2020 selected by the Voice of Vietnam (VOV)