(VOVWORLD) - The US-Iran tense relations have intensified over the past days since Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) seized two British oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of violating international maritime law.

(VOVWORLD) - The Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) took place in Caracas, Venezuela on Saturday and Sunday. Mandating to connect developing countries, NAM has become a leading multilateral forum in building principles for international cooperation and dialogue and protecting the rights of almost all developing countries. Vietnam has actively participated in NAM to strengthen unity and the Movement’s role in achieving the goals of peace, national independence, democracy, and social advancement.

(VOVWORLD) - In recent years, many tourists to Hoi An have participated in clean up boat tours that raise awareness, for locals and visitors, about environmental protection.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam shared with the world its experience in implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Wednesday at the 2019 session of United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Vietnam highlighted how the SDGs have been integrated into its national vision for the future.

(VOVWORLD) - One week after the French Parliament passed a bill imposing digital taxes on large tech companies including US-based firms. Spain says it will push ahead with plans to approve its digital tax as soon as its new government is sworn-in. Other European countries will likely follow suit which would affect trade between the US and Europe.

(VOVWORLD) - A government report shows that Vietnam’s Sustainable Development Goal Index rose three places compared to last year, and 34 places compared to 2016. Vietnam is currently ranked 54th among 162 countries and territories on the UN’s SDG Index. The rise in ranking is the result of greater efforts by all provinces and cities, particularly the Mekong Delta provinces. The Socio-Economic Sub-Committee of the 13th National Party Congress held a meeting with 13 Mekong Delta localities and Ho Chi Minh city on Tuesday to discuss measures for the Mekong Delta to attain fast growth and contribute to Vietnam’s sustainable development.

(VOVWORLD) - Trade tensions between Japan and South Korea have intensified after both sides showed no signs of concession during recent diplomatic talks. Experts warn that a trade fight would impact both economies as well as the global economy.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese government has identified that building an e-government towards a digital government, society, and economy is one of the top priorities in the 2016-2020 period to create a firm foundation for a total digital transformation in the 2021-2030 period. Recently, the government office has operated an e-cabinet system, which marked a turning point in building an e-government in Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese experts who assisted Cambodia’s revolution from 1979 to 1989 were honored with the Gold Star Order, the highest distinction of Vietnam, at a ceremony in Hanoi last week. The Order recognizes Vietnamese experts’ outstanding contributions to helping Cambodian people escape poverty and diseases.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s anti-corruption drive has recorded significant progress and created trust among the people. The Anti-corruption Law, which has taken effect since early this month, and the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption, which was established 6 years ago, have contributed greatly to the fight against corruption.