WEEK IN REVIEW (From 20 to 26 November, 2023)

Vietnam is going to defend its fifth national report on the implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD) at a session in Geneva, Switzerland, on November 29 - 30.

Thailand is accelerating the development of smart cities, aiming to enhance the country's digital capabilities and the quality of life for urban communities towards a sustainable future, said Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Phumtham Wechayachai.

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) and the Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control Fund under the Ministry of Health co-organised a conference in Hanoi on November 23 to promote the communications work in the fight against tobacco.

The People's Committee of Thai Nguyen province has just decided to recognize the ecotourism site of Dong Khuan hamlet, Hoang Nong commune, Dai Tu district. ​​​​​​​

Hanoi has just launched a new bus tour, offering tourists an additional way to explore the capital city’s cultural and historical landmarks and scenic attractions.

On November 21, the Provincial Youth Union organized a commendation ceremony for “Student with 3 Good Criteria" and "“Student with 3 Good Training Criteria" titles at the provincial level for the school year 2022-2023; and launched the program "Border Spring - Sea and Island Tet" in 2023.

A book of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on the building and development of Vietnam’s diplomacy deeply imbued with the characteristics of “Vietnamese bamboo” made debut at a ceremony held in Hanoi on November 21.