VOV.VN - A number of gold-plated rose models created in the build up to the upcoming International Women’s Day on March 8 have seen strong sells nationwide, including a unique 24k gold-plated rose which costs a total of VND330 million.

The program is even more meaningful as the country is combating the COVID-19 pandemic, in which many doctors and nurses are devoting their utmost efforts to cure the infected people and rescue the most critical patients.

The French Institute in Ho Chi Minh City will host a series of activities to celebrate International Women’s Day held at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) on March 8.

The Ministry of Home Affairs held a nationwide teleconference on February 25 discussing training for the election of deputies for the 15th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure, with over 27,500 delegates taking part.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese senior leaders on February 25 sent congratulations to Kuwaiti leaders on the country’s 60th National Day (February 25).

Vietnam has been among countries attending an expert round table on “Topical Issues of Preserving Linguistic Diversity” held to mark International Mother Language Day (February 21).

VOV.VN - With a large number of buyers flocking to gold shops on the God of Wealth Day, many followed the guidelines implemented by the Health Ministry regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention measures in an effort to curb the potential spread among the community.

The COVID-19 pandemic could not prevent locals from buying gold in anticipation of the upcoming God of Wealth Day, especially as gold firms are now taking the sale online.

Gold demand is expected to surge on the God of Wealth Day on the 10th day of the Lunar New Year, which falls this year on February 21, as Vietnamese believe that would bring good luck and prosperity through the year.

VOV.VN - Head coach of the Vietnam national football team Park Hang-seo and his three assistants have completed a 14-day quarantine period after returning to the country, with their results coming back negative for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).