(VOV/VNA) - The 24th meeting of the Asia-Pacific Commission on Agricultural Statistics (APCAS 24) opened in Da Lat city of the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on Monday, with 85 delegates from 25 countries and international organizations taking part.

(VOVworld)-Vietnam will actively participate in activities under the framework of the 14th Francophonie Summit in the Republic of Congo this week. The 5-day event beginning this Wednesday features French lang

(VOVworld) - The national tourism year 2013 will be held in the northern port city of Hai Phong.

(VNA/VOVworld) – The World Food Program (WFP) hopes to strengthen strategic cooperation with Vietnam, said WFP Executive Director Ertharin Cousin yesterday while receiving the credentials of Vietnamese Ambassador to the WFP Nguyen Hoang Long.

(VOV/VOVword)- The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the UN Food and Agricultural Organization has held a seminar to review the first phase of the program to reduce green house gas emissions by controlling the felling of forests and general pollution.

(VOV) – ASEAN countries will further unite and work closer to assure regional peace, stability and cooperation especially in security and maritime safety.

(VNA) – The central highlands region has posted a GDP growth of 12.3% against the same period last year.

(VOV) – Cities and provinces have organized events to promote the role of the elderly in society, present gifts, and assign volunteers to care for the elderly.

(VOVword) - A diverse range of celebrations are being held nationwide to mark the Mid-Autumn Festival.

(VNA/VOVworld) – 300 delegates have attended an international conference on the identities and values of the worshiping of Mother of Goddess in Vietnam and Asia.