(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s overseas investment has soared in traditional markets such as Laos and Cambodia as well as new markets of the US, Russia, and Singapore.

(VOVWORLD) - A report on socio-economic development in 2018 and early 2019 and major tasks for the rest of the year was presented at the current National Assembly session on Monday. The report says Vietnam’s high economic growth in the reviewed period lays the foundation to fulfill the 2016-2020 socio-economic development plan. The Vietnamese government will hold tight to the motto of “Discipline, integrity, action, creativity, efficiency” to obtain the set socio-economic development targets.

(VOVWORLD) - An exhibition of antiques representing the different civilisations of Vietnam opened at the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg last Friday. It is one of several activities organized to celebrate the Vietnam Year in Russia.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc left Hanoi on Monday for an official visit to Russia. The 3-day visit comes as the two countries celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations and 25 years of their Treaty on Basic Principles for Bilateral Relations. The visit is expected to create stronger momentum for bilateral ties.

(VOVWORLD) - The 8-year-old movement to study and follow Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality, and lifestyle has achieved significant results. Celebrating the 129th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh on May 19, Vietnamese people and officials are reflecting on the great leader’s teachings.

(VOVWORLD) - The 12th Party Central Committee convened its 10th Conference in Hanoi on Thursday to discuss a draft report on the 10-year implementation of the Platform on National Construction in the transitional period to socialism. The Platform which was revised in 2011 inspires the whole political system and people of all social strata to participate in Party and administration building and socio-economic development.

(VOVWORLD) - The US’s reported deployment of an amphibious transport ship and a Patriot air defense system to the Middle East to counter what it claims is a growing threat from Iran, and tough statements from military officials of both countries have stoked tensions in the Middle East.

(VOVWORLD) - The UN Day of Vesak concluded on Tuesday after 3 days of celebration. The success of the world’s biggest Buddhist celebration has reflected international trust in the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and Vietnam’s progress in international integration.

(VOVWORLD) - Since 2000 the UN Day of Vesak has been held in several countries and three times in Vietnam. This year’s celebration in Vietnam has drawn delegates from 120 countries and territories across the world. By hosting the event Vietnam’s Buddhism wants to show its international integration for a world of peace and sustainable growth.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam will welcome more than 1,600 foreign delegates, including national leaders, to the 2019 UN Day of Vesak. By hosting the event from Sunday to Tuesday, Vietnam shows the world that it respects and protects the freedom of belief and religion as well as non-belief and non-religion of all citizens. A recent report on the religious situation in Vietnam released by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom contains a biased assessment and a lack of goodwill toward Vietnam.