(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).

(VOVWORLD) - A workshop on policies and resources for sports and cultural institutions was held in Quang Ninh province on Sunday, drawing more than 300 delegates including experts, managers, and lawmakers. High on the agenda was implementing the Party’s guidelines on cultural and sports development.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam attended a dialogue on Vietnam's national report under the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)’s fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism in Geneva on Tuesday. Besides affirming its achievements in implementing recommendations on ensuring and promoting human rights, Vietnam affirmed its commitment to constantly strive to ensure human rights.

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi was ranked among the world’s 100 smartest cities, according to the 2024 Smart City Index. The index was produced by the Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Center’s Smart City Observatory in collaboration with the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO).

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s Lang Co Bay was elected the 30th member of the World's Most Beautiful Bays Club 15 years ago. Since then, Lang Co Bay has been preserved and promoted, becoming a tourist attraction for Vietnamese and foreign visitors.