The Minister of National Defence, General Ngo Xuan Lich, received Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang in Hanoi on January 20, pledging optimal conditions for the diplomat to fulfill his duties, thus promoting bilateral special ties, especially defence links, to a new level.

VOV.VN - The country ran a trade deficit of US$250 million during the first half of January, with the country’s total import and export turnover reaching US$26.05 billion, according to statistics compiled by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - Google Arts & Culture has debuted its “Wonders of Vietnam” project, thereby introducing the country’s outstanding natural and cultural beauty, including aspects of its tangible and intangible heritages, as well as magnificent landscapes through its online platform.

VOV.VN - Seven product groups earned an import and export turnover of over US$1 billion during the first half of January, according to the latest statistics released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - The national election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People's Councils across all levels represents an important political campaign and a wide-ranging democratic event that people from all walks of life can join.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will host a film screening to celebrate the 13th National Party Congress, the 91st anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3) and the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

VOV.VN - Ngoc Thao, second runner-up at Miss Vietnam 2020, will represent the country during Miss Grand International, with the global beauty pageant set to be held in Thailand this March.

VOV.VN - Biomass Fuel Vietnam Co., Ltd hosted a ceremony on January 20 in the central province of Nghe An to mark the export of the first shipment of 8,500 tonnes of biomass wood pellets by ITOCHU Vietnam Co., Ltd to the Japanese market.

VOV.VN - The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) have set up various booths at a press centre located at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi as preparations get underway ahead of the upcoming 13th National Party Congress.

VOV.VN - An exhibition detailing the history of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) through insightful documents opened at the National Library of Vietnam in Hanoi on January 20 to mark the upcoming 13th National Party Congress.