(VOVWORLD) - For Vietnamese living abroad, the lunar New Year festival has always meant a big reunion of all family members. Celebrations to welcome Lunar New Year 2020 are occurring in Vietnamese communities worldwide.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has carried out the first activities of ASEAN Year 2020 under the theme “Cohesive and Responsive” after assuming the ASEAN Chairmanship on January 1. Vietnam intends to promote its experience holding the same post 10 years ago, its increased international status, and its non-permanent membership on the UN Security Council to sustain ASEAN and increase its resilience against global impacts.

(VOVWORLD) - Since Iran launched a missile attack targeting two military bases in Iraq manned by US personnel on Wednesday, no further military action from either side has been reported. Washington and Tehran have toned down their statements, easing fears of an imminent war.

(VOVWORLD) - During the year-end of 2019, two former Ministers of Information and Communications and 12 accomplices in relation to the case of MobiFone’s purchase of 95 percent of shares of the Audio Visual Global JSC (AVG) were charged with “violating regulations on the management and use of public investment capital, with serious consequences”, and “receiving bribes”. This reflects the Vietnamese Party and State’s determination to strengthen the fight against corruption.

(VOVWORLD) - 2019 is seen as a breakthrough year in building Vietnam’s e-government. Key projects were launched to lay the foundation for an uniform e-government system nationwide.

(VOVWORLD) - “On the brink of war”, “on verge of conflict”, and “dangerous military confrontation” are the phrases that the media have recently used to talk about the extreme tension between the US and Iran.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam officially took on the role of the ASEAN Chair 2020 last Wednesday. During the one-year tenure, Vietnam will host more than 300 events and activities on politics, external affairs, economics, national defense, culture, and society.

(VOVWORLD) -World leaders have delivered messages of peace and cooperation for 2020.

(VOVWORLD) - Last year Vietnam welcomed more than 18 million foreign tourists, a record-high figure, achieving an annual growth rate of 16.2 percent, and received several prestigious international tourism awards. Through its great efforts, the tourism sector achieved breakthroughs that contributed to national growth.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam will work hard during the early days of 2020 to achieve this year’s socio-economic tasks and the targets set for the 2016-2020 period in the Party resolution.