VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national U18 men’s football team played out a goalless draw against Phu Dong FC in Hanoi on March 19 as part of their ongoing training session as they prepare for international fixtures, set to take place later this year, including qualifiers for the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup.

Vietnam has moved up four places to rank 79th in the United Nations-sponsored World Happiness Report 2021 which was released on March 19.

VOV.VN - Locally-produced drugs are set to reach 75% of demand and 60% of market value in the country, with the proportion of using domestic herbal medicines increasing by at least 10% over the course of last year.

VOV.VN - As the world’s leading publication on beauty pageants, Missosology has named Vietnamese contestant Do Thi Ha among its top seven hot picks for the upcoming Miss World 2021 pageant.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Ngoc Thao joined with other global contestants to wear a Thai costume and visit beautiful sightseeing spots in Thailand as part of their ongoing participation in the Miss Grand International pageant.

The rapid suppression of the new COVID-19 outbreak in late January 2021 has helped maintain Vietnam’s positive outlook for economic recovery this year, the World Bank (WB) has said.

VOV.VN - Three local marksmen are set to fly to India on March 16 evening to participate in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup.

VOV.VN - The national U18 men’s football team led by head coach Philippe Troussier held their first training session on March 15 at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre in Hanoi in preparation for the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup.

VOV.VN - For the first time ever the Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2021 is scheduled to run for a period of one month, with the event set to start from May 29 and conclude on June 26.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc talked about a new strategic viewpoint involving eight “Gs” on the development of the Mekong Delta while chairing a conference in Can Tho city on March 13.