(VOVWORLD) - A border gate pair of the Long Sap International Border Gate in Son La province, Vietnam, and the Pa Hang Border Gate in Hua Phan province, Laos was officially inaugurated last Tuesday. This important gateway is expected to boost trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Laos, creating new opportunities for growth and significantly improving the lives of people in nearby border communities.

(VOVWORLD) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced the Vietnam Elephant Conservation Action Plan to 2035, with a vision to 2050. It’s an important milestone in the effort to protect elephants, increase community engagement in elephant protection, and develop policies to ensure the survival and sustainable development of elephants in Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday jointly announced that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire. This diplomatic breakthrough offers renewed hope for peace and stability in the Middle East.

(VOVWORLD) - After two weeks of intense negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) concluded on Sunday with a new climate finance agreement that left a bitter taste for many developing countries.

(VOVWORLD) - Techfest Vietnam 2024, which opened on Tuesday in Hai Phong city, aims to connect national and global resources to accelerate innovative startups in Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and his wife are paying an official visit to Vietnam until Thursday at the invitation of President Luong Cuong. The visit is expected to create a strong impetus for the two countries’ relationship.

(VOVWORLD) - The 3rd Ninh Binh Festival opened in Ninh Binh province on Sunday, promising an unforgettable experience for locals and visitors. Famous historical events will be re-enacted to promote Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, and its culture.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnam Red Cross Society, in collaboration with its partners, is launching the campaign “Millions of Kind Steps – Continuing the Golden History” from this weekend until May next year, aiming to mobilize social resources for humanitarian initiatives nationwide. The new drive follows the success of the “Millions of Kind Steps” campaign held early this year.

(VOVWORLD) - This year’s G20 Summit made a major step forward in the global effort to eradicate hunger and poverty, but it failed to make expected breakthroughs on climate finance and energy transition, on which the group remained divided.

(VOVWORLD) - The e-Economy SEA 2024 report jointly released by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company estimates that Vietnam’s e-commerce market will reach 22 billion USD this year. This presents a significant opportunity for Vietnamese businesses and “Made in Vietnam” products to thrive in the digital landscape.