Respondents generally have positive perceptions of Vietnam and are optimistic about the future of their country, according to the British Council’s Next Generation Vietnam survey, which was released on August 19.

International Youth Day 2020, themed “Vietnam we want in 2030: The youth act for a clean environment”, was marked during a ceremony in Hanoi on August 12.

The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union - Hanoi Chapter launched a knowledge contest themed “Hanoi - ASEAN 2020: United We Stand” on August 12.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in cooperation with the Cu Lao Cham - Hoi An World Biosphere Reserve officially launched in Hanoi on July 14 a call for Youth Innovative Ideas for an Ocean without Plastic.

The Party, State, and people will forever bear in mind the great devotion of and sacrifice by generations of youth volunteers, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a July 14 ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of the Vietnamese Youth Volunteer Force (July 15).