(VOVWORLD) - Britain will hold the presidency of the G7 beginning this month and will host the UN-led 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) on climate change this year. These global events will strengthen Britain’s image now that it has exited the EU.
(VOVWORLD) - Thanks to its success in containing the COVID-19 pandemic and maintaining economic growth in 2020, Vietnam is seen by foreign investors as a safe destination for investment in 2021 and beyond.
(VOVWORLD) - According to the national weather center, cold temperatures intensify in the northern region and provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien-Hue on Monday, with temperatures falling below 10 degrees Celsius, and even to 0 Celsius in the mountains. Localities are taking steps to reduce the impact of the cold weather on people’s lives and production.
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam will focus on exports, domestic sales, and investment to achieve GDP growth of 6.5% this year. At a recent meeting of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Prime Minister said all sectors must work harder in order to meet set targets.
(VOVWORLD) - On Wednesday (US time), the Capitol in Washington DC, the headquarters of the US Congress was attacked for the first time in more than 200 years. A joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives to formally count the votes cast by the Electoral College in the 2020 US presidential election was interrupted for several hours.
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam recorded a GDP growth rate of 2.91% last year despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts say the growth is thanks to various sectors and Vietnam’s internal strength creating momentum for steady future development.
(VOVWORLD) - Solutions to improve national governance quality and efficiency are for the first time mentioned in the draft documents to be submitted to the 13th National Party Congress. The solutions mention fine-tuning the socialist-oriented market economy mechanism and tackling obstacles. Cadres’ capacity is considered a decisive factor to ensure rapid and sustainable development.
(VOVWORLD) - The 1st general election of Vietnam’s National Assembly was held on June 6, 1946, under the principles of democracy, equality, direct universal suffrage, and secrete ballots. The National Assembly chose the government line up and passed a Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the first milestone of Vietnam’s democratic regime.
(VOVWORLD) - The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) was signed on December 31, 2020. It marks a new beginning for a bilateral strategic partnership which began a decade ago.
(VOVWORLD) - Localities nationwide are intensifying COVID-19 prevention measures in response to the Prime Minister’s directive to protect people’s health and boost economic growth.
