(VOVWORLD) - The unique cultures of ethnic groups and other tourist attractions of Vietnam’s northwest are featured at the on-going Culture, Sports, and Tourism Festival in Quynh Nhai district, Son La province.

(VOVWORLD) -US President Donald Trump has extended the national emergency on Cuba and regulations governing the anchorage and movement of vessels in Cuban territorial waters. Trump’s latest policies toward Cuba have set back bilateral relations.

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam’s medical sector has made important achievements in healthcare and treatment, which help ensure social security and socio-economic development. To mark the 62nd Vietnam Physicians’ Day on February 27, VOV highlights some major medical achievements.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s northwestern region is at its most beautiful in spring when peach, apricot, and plum flowers are in full bloom. As local people have gotten more involved in tourism, the region has started to attract an increasing number of visitors.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese government has issued a resolution on socio-economic and budget management in 2018 focusing on achieving GDP growth target, promoting economic restructuring, and reforming growth models. Last week, the Prime Minister asked ministries and sectors to implement mechanisms to attract high-quality human resources to high-tech zones and protect business investment in Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - This year, Vietnam’s social security policy focuses on improving human resources, increasing job opportunities, and fine-tuning labor institutions, all aimed at ensuring social welfare for all.

(VOVWORLD) - During the early days of the new lunar year, Vietnamese people often visit a pagoda to pray for good luck and happiness. These days, temples and pagodas are filled with crowds of pilgrims.

(VOVWORLD) - During the past few days of the Lunar New Year, Vietnam’s northern provinces have organized tree planting festivals, which were first launched by President Ho Chi Minh in 1959. This year’s campaign plans to plant 195,000 hectares of forests – an additional 50 million trees - throughout the country.

(VOVWORLD) - US President Donald Trump signed a memo directing the Justice Department to propose a rule banning some devices such as bump stocks, which can turn otherwise legal guns into machine guns. Improving gun control is an issue that has split the US over the years.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has made efforts to nurture the start-up ecosystem since the government defined 2016 as the “start-up nation year.” 2018 is considered pivotal in encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship.