(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 7.02% this year. And for the second year Vietnam fulfilled all 12 targets set by the National Assembly, including an export surplus of 9.9 billion USD, registered FDI of 38 billion USD, and small budget deficit, and inflation under 3%.

(VOVWORLD) - From the trade war between the United States and China to the fire of Notre-Dame de Paris, through political crises in the Latin America and natural disasters around the world, here is VOV's selection of world's top 10 events in 2019.

(VOVWORLD) - The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) has selected the 10 most outstanding events and issues of the country in 2019.

(VOVWORLD) - Although there appeared hope for a peace deal following the first US-DPRK Summit in Singapore in 2018, the situation on the Korean peninsula remained up in the air. The 2nd US-DPRK Summit in Hanoi in February ended in deadlock and the DPRK repeatedly tested new weapons.

(VOVWORLD) - Fake news on the internet is posing major challenges to Vietnam’s national construction and defense destabilizing national politics, and eroding people’s trust in the Party. Government agencies are taking steps to deal with this fake news.

(VOVWORLD) - This year the Middle East has continued to be overshadowed by conflicts, violence, and crises. The whole region sees potential risks of instability. VOV reviews:

(VOVWORLD) - Christmas is no longer just for Vietnamese Christians. It’s now celebrated nationwide and is much loved by young Vietnamese.

(VOVWORLD) - About 7 million Catholics in 4,500 parishes across Vietnam are celebrating a peaceful and merry Christmas with wishes and congratulations of local authorities, organizations, and the communities of other religions. Community sharing and caring for the most important celebration of the Catholics conveys a message of religious freedom in Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - 2019 marked several significant events in Vietnam’s diplomacy. The country's achievements in external relations boosted its growing international status.

(VOVWORLD) - 2019 marked a milestone in Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy. It was elected a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2020-2021 term. Throughout the year, Vietnam has had a stronger voice at global forums, promoting peace, independence, sovereignty, social progress, and human rights.