(VOVWORLD) - As the Vu Lan, a major festival of expressing gratitude to the parents or also a festival of forgiveness of wandering souls celebrated in the 7th lunar month, is approaching, the vegetarian food market and vegetarian restaurants have come alive with promotional programs and enticing vegetarian dishes.

(VOVWORLD) - In the first half of the year, Vietnam's economy recorded better results than in the same period last year. Most development indicators surpassed forecasts, showing an economic acceleration to achieve the targets set for the year.

(VOVWORLD) - All fishing ports across Vietnam have used Catch Documentation and Traceability system or eCDT application to manage fishing boats going in and out as well as the catch volume. The app helps clarify fish traceability and contributes to anti-IUU fishing.

(VOVWORLD) -On Monday, after days of violent protests, Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country on a helicopter. Bangladesh’s future is insecure and full of uncertainties.

(VOVWORLD) -The project “Magic of Color” has organized a workshop to make lanterns from poonah paper printed with Hang Trong folk images. The workshop, part of the “Memory Color” program, held at the Area 75 Art Center, 75 Hang Bo street in Hanoi, gave participants the opportunity to make a traditional Vietnamese handicraft product.

(VOVWORLD) - This fall-winter season foreign tourists visiting Vietnam have increased significantly compared to previous years. Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang are crowded with foreign travelers.

(VOVWORLD) - Party General Secretary and President To Lam says he will continue to adhere to the guidelines of the Communist Party of Vietnam, especially the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress on foreign policy. He told an international press conference after being elected General Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee, that the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress clearly states that Vietnam is steadfast and persistent in its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multi-lateralization, diversification, and being a friend and a reliable partner and an active and responsible member of the international community.

(VOVWORLD) - The assassinations of senior leaders of Hezbollah and Hamas early this week has pushed the Middle East into a new spiral of violence. Experts say the risk of a full-scale conflict has escalated to the highest level ever.

(VOVWORLD) - The 20th Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange opened on Friday in the UNESCO-recognized town of Hoi An in Quang Nam province. This event, which will run through Sunday, showcases unique cultural activities, highlights the solidarity and friendship between Japan and Vietnam, and is an opportunity for Hoi An to attract tourists.

(VOVWORLD) - Hai Van Gate relic site, a military fortification built in 1826 to guard the top of Hai Van Pass, stands on the border between Thua Thien-Hue province and Da Nang city. In 2017, it was designated a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. Starting August 1, the Hai Van Gate relic will be open to visitors.