(VOVWORLD) - Sunday's election in Italy gave no party a clear majority to form a government. The result of a hung parliament signals a period of political instability in Italy and the European Union.

(VOVWORLD) - The theme of this year’s World Water Day – Nature for Water – explores how we can use nature to overcome the water challenges of the 21st century and achieve sustainable growth. Vietnam launched an International Water Week to mark World Water Day which falls on March 22nd.

(VOVWORLD) -The ongoing 5th annual Ao Dai Festival in Ho Chi Minh City features artistic and community activities honoring the charm of Vietnam’s traditional long dress. It will be open from now until March 26th.

(VOVWORLD) - President Tran Dai Quang began a State visit to Bangladesh on Sunday at the invitation of Bangladeshi President Mohammad Abdul. The visit shows Vietnam’s respect for strengthening its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Bangladesh.

(VOVWORLD) - Extreme cold weather, the coldest in decades, continues in western and central Europe, leaving dozens of people dead and paralyzing transport.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese tourism sector served 13 million foreign visitors and more than 73,000 domestic travelers last year earning more than 22 billion USD. The sector is planning drastic measures to increase its growth amidst the challenges of the 4th industrial revolution.

(VOVWORLD) - President Tran Dai Quang and his wife left Hanoi on Friday for a 3-day state visit to India at the invitation of Indian President Nath Kovind. After the two countries celebrated their Friendship Year 2017, the visit opened an important opportunity for top leaders to strengthen the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership and plan even closer ties.

(VOVWORLD) - The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union observes March as the Month of Youth themed “Youths creativity for national construction”.

(VOVWORLD) - Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan, in an article in the Nhan Dan (People) daily newspaper, highlighted the remarkable achievements of the Vietnamese press in 2017. Here are some excerpts from his article.

(VOVWORLD) -The Vietnamese Party and State always respect, ensure, and promote human rights, including press freedom, in line with its commitments to international agreements. Press development in Vietnam shows that press policies have been implemented effectively.