(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese Party and State consider ethnic affairs and national unity crucial for sustainable national development. Vietnam has implemented policies and invested resources to develop ethnic minority and mountain areas. This commitment was reaffirmed at the ongoing National Assembly session and at recent meetings in Hanoi involving prominent village elders and chiefs.

(VOVWORLD) - Like many other parts of the world, in Vietnam rainfall as a vital ingredient for life and land is becoming increasingly uncertain. To mark this year’s Desertification and Drought Day, June 17, Rémi Nono Womdim, FAO Representative in Vietnam, wrote an article for VOVWORLD.

(VOVWORLD) - The Summit of the Group of Seven industrial countries (G7), is being held in Borgo Egnazia, Italy, at a time when the West is facing global geopolitical and economic conflicts and the heads of some G7 countries are confronting major internal challenges.

(VOVWORLD) - The 2024 Hue International Arts Festival Week concluded with an art program called “Returning to Hue Festival” on Wednesday at Kien Trung Palace in Hue Imperial City. The 5-dayevent, part of Hue Festival 2024, featured multiple activities and cultural exchanges between countries worldwide, leaving a strong impression on both visitors and local people.

(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh City’s Binh Chanh district has formed an OCOP (One Commune-One Product) Club to help farm households, cooperatives, and businesses expand the market for their products.

(VOVWORLD) - On May 29, the European Union released its annual report on human rights and democracy around the world. The report mentions a number of achievements and progress that Vietnam has made in protecting human rights, but also makes some comments based on false information which do not accurately reflect the actual situation in Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - This year's World Day Against Child Labour on June 12 has the theme "Let's act on our commitments: End Child Labour". In Vietnam, the child labor rate is 2% lower than the average rate in the Asia-Pacific region and 4.2% lower than the global rate.

(VOVWORLD) - E-commerce, a pioneering field in Vietnam's digital economy, is a key driver of the country's economic development. At a recent conference in Hanoi on Monday, focused on enhancing connectivity and data sharing to boost e-commerce and improve tax management, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged ministries, sectors, and localities to accelerate digital transformation and e-commerce development, delivering tangible benefits to both people and businesses.

(VOVWORLD) - The European Parliament elections this year saw gains by rightwing parties, including strong gains by far-right parties. This could have a drastic impact on important policies and change the balance of power in many member states.

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam, with its many beautiful landscapes and fantastic tourist activities, continues to be considered one of the top destinations by international tourists. The latest research by Future Market Insights estimates that Vietnam’s tourism revenue will reach 135 billion USD by 2033.