(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam, other APEC economies, and international organizations have paid special attention to ensure sustainable agricultural and rural development. APEC economies are expanding markets and financial services to boost the agricultural growth and reduce poverty sustainably.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Monday presented a report on the implementation of this year’s socio-economic tasks and next year’s plan. At the year-end National Assembly session, the Prime Minister said Vietnam has achieved or surpassed all targets set for this year and that the government is determined to achieve a GDP growth of 6.5% to 6.7% next year.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam was officially connected to the global internet on November 19, 1997. Over the past 20 years, the internet has rapidly developed in the country.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has made great strides in boosting agricultural development. Its agricultural production value, added values, product volume, and exports have grown. Vietnam is taking advantage of the 4.0 industrial revolution to develop clean, smart, and effective agriculture.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is ready to host APEC Economic Leaders’ Week early next month in Da Nang city. Thousands of journalists will attend and Vietnam will show the world that it is a hospitable, dynamic, and culturally rich country.

(VOVWORLD) - The Spanish government has given Catalonia a final ultimatum, jailed Catalonia’s leader, and mobilized force to prevent secession, escalating the tensions between the central government and Catalonia.

(VOVWORLD) -Over the past 15 years, the Vietnam Women’s Award of the Vietnam Women’s Union has honored 69 collectives and 124 individuals working in education, healthcare, science, mechanics, and the armed forces.

(VOVWORLD) - France’s Former Culture Minister Audrey Azoulay has become the 11th director general of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. By a vote of 30-28, Azoulay defeated the Qatari candidate for the post. The new director general is expected to outline reform plans for UNESCO’s activities.

(VOVWORLD) - Leaders of the Hamas and Fatah movements in Palestine last Thursday reached a reconciliation agreement in Cairo, Egypt, ending a decade of disagreement and division. The historic agreement creates hope for a united Palestine prepared to reopen peace negotiations with Israel.

(VOVWORLD) -The Vietnam Fatherland Front launched the first “Day for the Poor” and a Fund for the Poor nationwide on October 17, 2000. Social resources have been mobilized to taka care people with disabilities with the motto “no one is left behind.”