(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is globally celebrated for its rich diversity of agricultural products. While the world enjoys its coffee, rice, seafood, and bountiful harvests of fruit and vegetables, bee and its honey are another made-in-Vietnam product ready to create a buzz in the marketplace.

(VOVWORLD) - In the Government report at the opening session of the National Assembly’s mid-year session in Hanoi on Monday, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai highlighted important socio-economic results in 2023 and the first months of 2024 despite numerous difficulties and challenges. He said the Government is determined to achieve the socio-economic goals for 2024 and the 5-year socio-economic development plan until 2025.

(VOVWORLD) - The UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects 2024 report published on Thursday says that global economic growth has shown positive signs this year, but there are tough challenges for many developing economies. The report is a mid-year update of the economic report published every January.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is celebrating the 134th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh. For the younger generation of Vietnam, May 19 is a meaningful anniversary, an opportunity to express gratitude and respect for President Ho, the beloved leader of the Vietnamese people.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has sent the most apprentices to Japan. 520,000 Vietnamese are currently living and working in Japan. In recent years, the number of Vietnamese guest workers in Japan has steadily risen.

(VOVWORLD) - The People’s Committee of Son La province and the Australian Embassy in Vietnam jointly implemented the second phase of the “Gender-Responsive Equitable Agriculture and Tourism”, known as “GREAT 2” Son La project. Launched in 2017, the project aims to increase income for ethnic minority women and improve their voices and capacity in the family and the community.

(VOVWORLD) - The National Marine Spatial Planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, was discussed at the 33rd session of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Monday is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly soon. The planning is an effective tool for state management of the sea, in order to effectively exploit and use marine resources and develop the marine economy.

(VOVWORLD) -The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on May 11th calling on the UN Security Council to give favorable consideration to Palestine’s request to become an official member of the UN. As the Gaza conflict continues, most observers say recognizing Palestine as a full UN member and implementing a two-state solution is the only way to achieve long-term peace in the Middle East.

(VOVWORLD) -Tran Nhat Duat pedestrian bridge in Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi, has been turned into a public art space with art works made from recycled plastic waste. The installation includes "Aquarium", "Future", and "Waves", part of an art project called "Water", by artists Vu Xuan Dong, Le Dang Ninh, and Can Van An.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has been shortlisted forvarious categories of the 2024 World Travel Awards, says the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).