(VOVWORLD) -The exponential spread of the novel coronavirus has forced many countries to take tough countermeasures, including unprecedented adjustments of foreign policy.

(VOVWORLD) - This year’s World Water Day, March 22, is about water and climate change and how the two are inextricably linked. The theme spotlights the importance of conserving water resources and managing them sustainably. Several activities in response to World Water Day 2020 are underway in Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - The Covid-19 epidemic is spreading around the world. As of Thursday, the epidemic had spread to 176 countries and territories. Every country, including Vietnam, has implemented measures to contain the epidemic. The kindness, responsibility, and humanity Vietnam has shown in fighting the disease has elevated its status internationally.

(VOVWORLD) - As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads, the National Public Service Portal has launched 11 new online services to minimize the number of people coming to public offices for administrative procedures. It’s another step toward building an e-government.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese government is paying special attention to communications in combating the Covid-19 pandemic. Radio has leveraged its advantages to provide timely news about epidemic developments, raise public awareness of risks, disseminate accurate information about prevention and containment, and encouraging people to take proper precautions against the disease.

(VOVWORLD) - Localities and retail networks around Vietnam have secured sufficient supply of goods against possible disruptions by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Industry and Trade has contingency plans for the epidemic.

(VOVWORLD) - The second round of the UK-EU trade talks for Brexit scheduled to take place in London on Wednesday will be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The face-to-face talks may be replaced by discussions via video-conference call. Experts say the negotiations face many challenges.

(VOVWORLD) - Amidst the spreading Covid-19 epidemic, Vietnam is strengthening its preventive measures including tightening quarantine of foreign immigrants.

(VOVWORLD) - Human resources are vital for any country and a measure of social progress, equality, and sustainable growth. In its socio-economic development strategy until 2020, Vietnam has identified human resource development as a key to changing the growth model and a foundation for sustainable development and improvement of national competitiveness during international integration.

(VOVWORLD) -Russia's State Duma on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that would allow President Vladimir Putin to run for a maximum of two more 6-year terms until 2036.