VOV.VN - The ongoing strong cold spell is sweeping across northern Vietnam and is expected to last for a couple of days before drizzling rain hits the region, according to national weather forecasters.

VOV.VN - The Canada-Vietnam Friendship Society (CVFS) virtually held a workshop on January 28 celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam – Canada diplomatic ties that falls in 2023.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has recorded 18 new COVID-19 infections over the past 24 hours, an increase of six cases compared to the previous day, the Ministry of Health said in its COVID-19 update on January 28.

Ambassador Le Thi Hong Van has reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of raising women’s position and promoting gender equality in all aspects, while attending recent events marking the International Day of Women in Multilateralism.

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue made a new-year visit to the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) on January 27, the first working day after the week-long Lunar New Year holiday.

The seafood industry grew rapidly in the third quarter of last year, but there are signs of a slowdown in the fourth quarter and it is expected to continue this year, particularly in large markets.

VOV.VN - Vietnam spent more than US$161 million on importing 6,306 completely built-up (CBU) cars of all kinds throughout the first 15 days of January, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - The candidates for the Vietnam Golden Ball Awards 2022 were announced on January 27 by Sai Gon Giai Phong (Liberated Sai Gon) newspaper.

VOV.VN - The number of foreign tourists visiting Vietnam during the Lunar New Year (Tet) has increased remarkably, with bookings from foreign citizens making up between 30% and 40% of the country’s total room occupancy rate, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese diplomat to the United Nations has voiced Vietnam’s support for the reform of the UN Security Council (UNSC) including the body’s expansion in terms of both permanent and non-permanent members.