(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s determination to build an enabling and action-oriented government to serve people and enterprises was reflected in its 2017 administrative reforms. This has helped the government earn the trust of its people, businesses, and investors.

(VOVWORLD) - In 2017, Europe made efforts to strengthen internal unity following the UK’s decision to leave the EU. The EU has created a foundation to restore its economy and strengthened its military force by launching the Permanent Structured Cooperation on Security and Defense known as PESCO.

(VOVWORLD) - The latest survey by the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) ranks Vietnam 6th in the world and 1st in Asia for fastest tourism growth, thanks to the strong engagement of authorities and people to make tourism a spearhead economic sector.

(VOVWORLD) -Migration has been a controversial issue among European countries. Until now the leaders of the European Union have been unable to persuade some member countries to accept migration quotas. But the EU’s latest solutions have given migrants some hope. Italy said on December 24 that 10,000 people stranded in refugee camps and detention centers in Libya could be relocated to Europe in 2018. They will be able to come to Europe without risk, through humanitarian corridors, Italian Interior Minister Marco Minniti said on Monday. The announcement came after a group of 162 vulnerable people from Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia and Yemen were evacuated from Libya and arrived by military plane in Rome on Friday. They included single mothers, unaccompanied children, and disabled people.

(VOVWORLD) -Rapid urbanization and increasing population density have put pressure on public hospitals. Ho Chi Minh City’s health sector has sought ways to improve human resources for hospitals to ensure healthcare quality.

(VOVWORLD) -December 18, 2016 was a historic day in US history, when Donald Trump became the 45th US President. Over the past year he has made important decisions affecting Americans and changing the world.

(VOVWORLD) - Typhoon Tembin is forecast to make landfall in coastal provinces from Ba Ria-Vung Tau to Ca Mau tonight/Monday after passing over the Truong Sa archipelago on Sunday. The Prime Minister, Ministries, sectors, and localities have been meeting to discuss response measures.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s external activities in 2017 enabled it to integrate into the world more extensively and raise its international status. Vietnam has strengthened and deepened its relationships with its key partners. VOV reviews Vietnam’s diplomatic activities in 2017.

(VOVWORLD) - The festive season atmosphere is particularly exciting in Hang Luoc, Hang Ma, and Luong Van Can, the main streets selling deco items in Hanoi. With their beautiful design and reasonable prices, Vietnamese products are dominating the Christmas market.

(VOVWORLD) - In December 45 years ago, Vietnam’s northern army and people defeated the US’s largest ever air attack on Hanoi. The victory dubbed “Hanoi-Dien Bien Phu in the Air” was politically and militarily significant as it created a strategic breakthrough in Vietnam’s revolution and helped complete the struggle for national liberation.