(VOVworld) - The annual Ha Long Carnival opened in Ha Long city in Quang Ninh province on Saturday to promote local tourism potential.

(VOVworld) – On the occasion of the 38th anniversary of the liberation of Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago, many activities are underway on the islands and on marine defence platform DK 1.

(VOVworld) – 9000 students nationwide will join the “Students and Vietnam’s Sea and Islands” program in the central province of Quang Ngai next week.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam and the World Health Organization on Thursday marked 10 years since the outbreak of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome virus.

(VOVworld)- Vietnam has gained considerable achievements in child care and protection activities. Speaking at Wednesday’s workshop in Hanoi on implementing the Politburo’s Directive on strengthening the Party’s leadership in child care and protection,

(VOVworld) - The National Steering Committee for Human Influenza Pandemic Prevention met in Hanoi on Tuesday to discuss measures to prevent the spread of the AH7N9 flu virus.

(VOVworld) – The 19th APEC Trade Ministers Meeting under the theme “Resilient Asia – Pacific: Engine of global growth”, took place in Indonesia over the weekend.

(VOVworld)- Vietnam aims to resolve disputes in the East Sea, including that on sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos, by peaceful means while advocating the employment of peaceful measures in compliance with international laws.

(VOVworld) – The “Books and Reading Culture” Festival opened at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature on Saturday. The event began with an incense offering ceremony to recall the country’s thousand-year culture and civilization and learning tradition.

(VOVworld) – An incense burning ceremony was held in the Hung Kings’ Temple in Phu Tho province on Friday, the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month to mark the death anniversary of the Hung Kings, the founders of Vietnam.