(VOVWORLD) - The electric power sector is hurrying to put into operation the 500kV circuit-3 line stretching 520 km from Quang Trach in Quang Binh province to Pho Noi in Hung Yen province. The line through nine provinces has 1,177 transmission pylons.

(VOVWORLD) - The National Assembly’s mid-year session concluded last Saturday in Hanoi after more than 27 working days. The session addressed the nation’s major issues in the new situation, earning high praise from lawmakers and voters nationwide.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will pay an official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) from Sunday to Wednesday at the invitation of Prime Minister Han Duck Soo. The visit is expected to contribute to further deepening the fruitful comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

(VOVWORLD) - Adjacent to the always bustling square and museum complex in Quang Ninh province, the provincial Library is a peaceful place that attracts visitors of all ages, especially at the onset of summer.

(VOVWORLD) - The number of Chinese visitors to Vietnam surged in May, reaching 357,000. Experts believe this substantial tourism market will significantly contribute to the recovery of Vietnamese tourism.

(VOVWORLD) - In the first half of 2024, Vietnam sent more than 78,000 workers to work under contract abroad. The number accounts for nearly 62.5% of the 2024 plan set by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs.

(VOVWORLD) - June 26th is observed as World Drug Day and Vietnam’s National Day of Drug Prevention and Control. Along with fighting and preventing drug-related crimes, Vietnam has always paid attention to helping drug addicts reintegrate into the community. Vocational training and job generation are important ways to help addicts following their rehab.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnam-US relationship has been enhanced by common interests since diplomatic relations between the two countries were normalized a quarter-century ago and, more importantly, by recent increased mutual understanding and trust. In this week’s Q&A VOV talks to Dr. Nguyen Hong Hai, an expert in international relations in the Indo-Pacific and a Fulbright scholar, about bilateral ties and areas in which mutual trust between Vietnam and the US are most obvious.

(VOVWORLD) - The 15th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions (WEF 15), also known as Summer Davos, is taking place in Dalian, China. Themed "New Growth Horizons", the meeting will focus on topics related to green and sustainable growth models for the future.

(VOVWORLD) - 100 solar light bulbs have just been installed on roads between Hai Tien and Nam Ha village in Co To island district in the northeastern border province of Quang Ninh. This is part of the “Light in the border areas” program carried out by the Next-G Foundation for many years to bring electric light to Vietnam’s border areas and islands.