(VOVWORLD) - During his working visit to Laos, Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General To Lam paid courtesy calls Wednesday to General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavan in Vientiane.

(VOVWORLD) - The COVID-19 pandemic has set back the fight against poverty in the Asia-Pacific region by at least 2 years, and many in the region will likely find it harder than before to escape poverty, according to a report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

(VOVWORLD) - Changes in seafood demand in major markets due to the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation are forcing the Vietnamese fisheries industry to find new ways to survive and grow.

(VOVWORLD) -The Vietnam Coast Guard and Binh Dinh province on Wednesday approved a mass mobilization program called "The Coast Guard accompanies fishermen" under which both sides will disseminate information and mobilize people to implement Party guidelines and State policies and laws.

(VOVWORLD) - Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai asked relevant ministries and agencies to keep a close watch on global inflation and introduce solutions appropriate to Vietnam’s economic situation.

(VOVWORLD) - Climate change is having a severe impact on Southeast Asian countries. In particular, a rising sea level is threatening infrastructure and lives in the region. Protecting the region’s biodiversity will mitigate the impact of climate change and benefit all of Southeast Asia.

(VOVWORLD) -Female Vietnamese badminton player Vu Thi Trang enjoyed an impressive second-round win on Wednesday to progress to the quarter-finals of the ongoing World Badminton Championship in Tokyo, Japan.

(VOVWORLD) - Melia Ba Vi Mountain Retreat in Ba Vi district of Hanoi, and Wind Boutique Resort in the southern city of Vung Tau, have recently been presented with the 2022 International Tourism Awards.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish) 2022 is underway at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday. The event attracts nearly 200 exhibitors from 15 countries, showcasing aquatic products in 362 booths.

(VOVWORLD) -A dialogue was held on Wednesday in Hanoi to gather opinions for a draft law on transgender rights.