Current Affairs

01/08/2022

Vietnam determined to control inflation, stabilize macro-economy

(VOVWORLD) - Amid a record rise of inflation, devaluation of many currencies, and fierce economic competition, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted two meetings last week with leaders of ministries and sectors and domestic and foreign experts to seek solutions for effective economic management. Vietnam will focus on controlling inflation, stabilizing the macro-economy, ensuring economic balance, preventing a recession, and boosting post-pandemic recovery and development.

01/08/2022

Green finance for equal energy transition

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam needs to invest an additional 6.8% of its GDP – or approximately 368 billion USD – from now until 2040 to build a climate-resilient and low-carbon economy, according to the Vietnam Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) released by the World Bank on July 13.

29/07/2022

Will Europe achieve its target of cutting natural gas demand 15%?

(VOVWORLD) -In an effort to increase the bloc’s energy security, EU members on Tuesday agreed to voluntarily reduce their natural gas demand by 15% this winter, according to a European Council press release. But economists say achieving this goal will not be easy.

28/07/2022

Human rights ensured in building a law-governed state

(VOVWORLD) - Ensuring human rights is among the major issues in building a Vietnamese law-governed socialist state. This view has been pursued and upheld by the Communist Party of Vietnam.

28/07/2022

Dak Nong’s geopark to be promoted to volcanologists

(VOVWORLD) - Dak Nong province is urgently preparing for the 20th International Symposium on Volcanospeology (ISV 20). The event which is scheduled to be held later this year is expected to draw all members of the UNESCO Global Geopark network.

27/07/2022

Society pays gratitude to national contributors

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam observes the 75th War Invalids and Martyrs Day on July 27th to honor heroes, war invalids, and fallen soldiers for their contributions to national independence, freedom, unification, and the people’s happiness. A number of activities are being held across Vietnam, attended by leaders of the Party and State, to demonstrate society’s gratitude to injured and fallen soldiers and their families.

27/07/2022

Paying gratitude - affection, responsibility, and order from the heart

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese Party and State have been consistent in enhancing policies for war invalids, sick soldiers, families of martyrs, and revolutionary contributors in order to improve their material and spiritual life.

26/07/2022

Joint-activities for Agent Orange/ Dioxin victims

(VOVWORLD) - Caring for Agent Orange/Dioxin victims and allocating resources to help them has always been a priority of the Party and State.

26/07/2022

US, EU find solutions for energy problems

(VOVWORLD) - Due to the limited global supply of fuel, price hikes, and unusually severe weather, countries in North America and Europe are having difficulty ensuring energy security. Governments have taken unprecedented steps to improve the situation, but the problem is proving resistant to their efforts.

25/07/2022

Circular economy promoted in Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) - A circular economy is an economic model in which all activities from design to production to service are directed towards the reuse of materials and the elimination of negative impacts on the environment. Developing a circular economy is a growing trend in Vietnam and elsewhere.