(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has reiterated the Vietnamese government’s determination to contain the Covid-19 epidemic while carrying out systematic measures to boost the economy. He underscored the goals in a report on the implementation of socio-economic development in 2019 and plan for 2020 at the National Assembly’s 9th session in Hanoi on Wednesday. VOV brings you the gist of the report.

(VOVWORLD) - Memories of President Ho will live forever in the hearts of foreign friends as a great man of his time, a talented politician, and a model of humanity and morality.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s struggles for national independence and building of socialism are closely associated with Ho Chi Minh’s ideology and moral example. His career and thought forever illuminated the development path of Vietnam and humankind. Ho Chi Minh Thought has continued to be confirmed and spread in a new era.

(VOVWORLD) - Member of the Party Central Committee and VOV President Nguyen The Ky has written an article called “President Ho Chi Minh: An endless source of inspiration for revolution and human culture” in honor of President Ho Chi Minh’s 130th birth anniversary. Mr. Ky, who is also Head of the Central Council for Arts and Literature Theory and Critics, quoted a Chilean author: “President Ho Chi Minh devoted his whole life to the nation. To his nation, President Ho Chi Minh is a great and beloved leader. To other countries, he is respected and admired.”

(VOVWORLD) - The world has closely watched China’s illegal moves in the East Sea (aka the South China Sea). Observers say China, by defying international law, is isolating itself from the international community.

(VOVWORLD) - According to President Ho Chi Minh, the Party should be pure and strong and represent morality and civilization and each Party member should embrace revolutionary morality and be a leader and a loyal servant of the people. Ho Chi Minh’s Thought on building revolutionary morality in the Party is vividly reflected in the President’s theoretical ideology and practicability, serving as the lodestar for the entire Party and people.

(VOVWORLD) - During the COVID-19 social distancing, children used the internet much more than usual. Many bad actors tried to access online classes and posted malicious content to cause panic among students and parents. An ecosystem is needed in which children can have healthy, creative interactions on the internet.

(VOVWORLD) - Da Nang city has piloted an “electronic residential model” in Hải Châu 1, Nam Dương, Hòa Cường Nam and Thạch Thang ward in Hai Chau district. Administrative procedures are being handled at the residential areas instead of at the offices of the People’s Committee and People’s Council.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has effectively controlled the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic and maintained a safe environment for production and trade. With many natural advantages, Vietnam is a promising place for foreign investors to expand their supply chains.

(VOVWORLD) - Increasing tensions between the US and Iran over the past few days have caused deep concern internationally, but they’re unlikely to lead to a military confrontation.