17/04/2020
UK breaks with past to approve virtual parliament plan
(VOVWORLD) - A plan for the House of Commons to convene remotely for the first time in its 700-year history was approved Thursday by Parliamentary authorities.
COVID-19
17/04/2020
Workers urged to prepare for post-epidemic period
(VOVWORLD) - Due to social distancing to curb the spread of COVID-19, many businesses have slowed or closed down, and many workers have lost their jobs. They are advised to start preparing now for the post-epidemic period.
17/04/2020
Vietnam finds success in “low-cost” pandemic strategy: French online newspaper
(VOVWORLD) - The Asialyst, a French online newspaper specializing in news from Asia, has praised Vietnam’s achievements in combating COVID-19 despite its less developed medical system compared to world powers like France, the UK, or the US.
17/04/2020
Vietnam proposes COVID-19 measures at multilateral meeting
(VOVWORLD) - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh proposed four main measures to fight the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday while addressing the Ministerial Video-Conference of the Alliance for Multilateralism on COVID-19.
17/04/2020
G7 calls for WHO reforms, considers economic reopening plans amid outbreak
(VOVWORLD) - Leaders of the G7 have agreed to prepare their economies to reopen safely on a foundation that will allow them to restore economic growth with more resilient health systems and more reliable supply chains.
17/04/2020
OPEC cuts oil demand forecast again as market reels from ‘historic shock’
(VOVWORLD) - The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Thursday once again cut its forecast for 2020 global oil demand because of the "historic shock" delivered by the novel coronavirus outbreak, saying this reduction may not be the last.
17/04/2020
Worldwide COVID-19 updates
(VOVWORLD) - With no new cases confirmed on Friday morning, Vietnam has gone 24 hours straight without recording any fresh Covid-19 infection.
17/04/2020
COVID-19: The world seeks light at the end of the tunnel
(VOVWORLD) - COVID-19, which has already caused an historic economic and social disruption, is forcing every country to take drastic measures to mitigate its devastating impact and stave off an imminent economic depression.
17/04/2020
International cooperation and solidarity-A key to address any global crisis
(VOVWORLD) - We have all entered the New Year 2020 with ambitious plans and hopes, as it marks the beginning of a new decade. This year, Vietnam is assuming a dual role as the Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and a non-permanent member of the United National Security Council (UNSC).
16/04/2020
Vietnam presents Japan, US, Russia with medical supplies to fight Covid-19
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has presented Japan with facemasks and made-in-Vietnam medical supplies worth 100,000 USD and the US with 200,000 made-in-Vietnam facemasks to support the fight against Covid-19.
