(VOVWORLD) - Geetesh Sharma, Indian author, poet, and social activist, loved everything about Vietnam and fought for Vietnam’s independence and freedom. It’s hard to find any other Indian who knows as much about Vietnam or has worked harder for the Vietnam-India relationship.

(VOVWORLD) - 46 years after being liberated, Truong Sa island district in the central Khanh Hoa province has recorded numerous changes. People and soldiers stationed on Vietnam’s frontline island are doing their utmost to safeguard national maritime sovereignty and improve the local living standards.

(VOVWORLD) - Smart devices have dramatically changed many people’s reading habits. Instead of carrying heavy books everywhere, people opt for e-books or reading online. This convenience has contributed to promoting reading culture in Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnam National Museum of Nature describes Vietnam’s animal and plant life over 3.6 billion years. It’s an ideal destination for nature lovers and researchers.

(VOVWORLD) - Binh Thuan province on the south-central coast of Vietnam, has long been a popular destination for its seaside resorts and its cultural and historical relic sites. The province is now seeking to unlock its agricultural tourism potential to add the value of local products.

(VOVWORLD) - Since 2013, the Youth Union of Krong Pak district, Dak Lak province has been raising money for a charity fund to build houses for social beneficiaries and less fortunate people. By calling on students and pupils to donate the “Humanitarian House” Fund every year, the Youth Union has helped families of poor students upgrade and rebuild their houses.

(VOVWORLD) - The “Millions of Meals” campaign to provide nutritious meals to vulnerable communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic has been expanded across Vietnam. The project is being run by PepsiCo Vietnam and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation.

(VOVWORLD) - In 2012, UN General Assembly adopted a resolution which decreed that the International Day of Happiness will be observed every year on March 20. Vietnam first responded to this global celebration in 2014. The International Day of Happiness is organized by the United Nations to promote the idea that feeling happy is a global human right, and encourage help for those in need.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s domestic tourism has been recovering after a long gloomy period due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Major tourist centers have become more crowded thanks to new promotional programs.

(VOVWORLD) - A rap song titled “COVID slayers”, composed and performed by the medical staff of Ho Chi Minh City’s Hospital of Dermatology, is taking the internet by storm. The song reflects Vietnamese people’s determination to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, and reminds listeners of the 5K message to prevent the disease (in Vietnamese), which urges people to avoid unnecessary gatherings, keep distance, wear masks, regularly sanitize hands, and make medical declaration.