(VOVWORLD) - The World Economic Forum on ASEAN opens in Hanoi on Tuesday. By hosting the event, Vietnam has affirmed its role as a reliable partner of the World Economic Forum and will propose initiatives for regional and global economic connectivity in the new period. Vietnam will also introduce its determination and integration policy to the international business community.

(VOVWORLD) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo will visit Vietnam from Tuesday to Wednesday at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang to strengthen cooperation and friendship.

(VOVWORLD) - Today September 7, is the founding anniversary of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV). Over the past 73 years, VOV has been a pioneer in innovation. It built the first model of multimedia in Vietnam, comprising radio, TV, print, and online newspaper.

(VOVWORLD) - The Liberation Radio Station will be honored with the title “Hero of the People’s Armed Forces” on the occasion of VOV’s 73rd founding anniversary, September 7. The award is in recognition of the station’s contributions to the national liberation struggle against US invaders.

(VOVWORLD) - September 5th is the day Vietnamese pupils begin a new school year. Just a few days before, heavy rains and flooding damaged many schools nationwide. Affected localities have been working to repair the schools so pupils can start the academic year on schedule.

(VOVWORLD) - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong begins an official visit to Russia Wednesday at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. It’s the first visit by a top Vietnamese official to Russia since President Putin was re-elected in March, 2018. The visit aims to deepen the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership and multifaceted cooperation.

(VOVWORLD) - The Hai Van Gate (Hai Van Quan) was built on Hai Van Pass by the Nguyen dynasty in 1826 to protect the Hue Imperial Citadel and control Da Nang’s waterfront. The structure was recognized as a national relic site in 2017 and is now being renovated as a tourist attraction.

(VOVWORLD) - On September 2, 1945, following the August Revolution, President Ho Chi Minh solemnly declared Vietnam’s independence. From that moment on, the Vietnamese have been entitled to determine their destiny.

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam and other countries at the same level of development should no longer see cheap labor as a strategy to maintain competitive edges in the market, said Justin Wood, Head of Regional Agenda - Asia Pacific and member of the Executive Committee of the World Economic Forum.

(VOVWORLD) - The World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) 2018 which is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from September 11 to 13, will be an opportunity to shape up growth direction for the ASEAN in Industry 4.0 and boost cooperation with the world.