Current Affairs

22/10/2020

Travel companies promote digital transformation to grow

(VOVWORLD) - The COVID-19 pandemic has crippled the global economy and travel companies are among the worst hit. Vietnamese travel companies are adjusting their business strategies and promoting digital transformation to recover and grow.

Travel companies promote digital transformation to grow
22/10/2020

UN allows Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy to shine

(VOVWORLD) - The UN, the world’s largest multilateral organization, was founded 75 years ago to prevent conflicts and wars, maintain peace, and build a world of development, wealth, and prosperity. Since joining the UN in 1977, Vietnam has contributed to and benefited from the organization’s activities. The UN has allowed Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy to shine.

UN allows Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy to shine
21/10/2020

Public opinions gathered for Party documents

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese people inside and outside Vietnam can contribute ideas to draft documents of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam from Tuesday. The political drive illustrates democracy at work and promotes the people’s responsibility to contribute to the national policy-making process.

Public opinions gathered for Party documents
21/10/2020

The New York Times: Is Vietnam the next 'Asian miracle'?

(VOVWORLD) - The New York Times recently ran an article entitled: “Is Vietnam the next ‘Asian mirable’? by Ruchir Sharma, the chief global strategist at Morgan Stanley Investment Management. He said containing the COVID-19 pandemic allowed Vietnam to quickly reopen businesses, and it is now expected to be one of the world's fastest-growing economies this year.

The New York Times: Is Vietnam the next 'Asian miracle'?
20/10/2020

Flood prevention models applied nationwide

(VOVWORLD) - Over the past 2 weeks, Vietnam’s central region has suffered from three storms and two tropical depressions. Prolonged downpours and water released from hydropower plants have inundated several localities. In recent years many flood prevention models have been applied nationwide.

Flood prevention models applied nationwide
20/10/2020

Vietnam exerts efforts to fight COVID-19, develop economy

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese government has exerted efforts to continue COVID-19 containment while simultaneously developing the economy. At the opening of the 10th session of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi on Tuesday, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc presented a report on socio-economic development this year and the last 5-years as well as tasks and solutions for the next 5 years.

Vietnam exerts efforts to fight COVID-19, develop economy
20/10/2020

Hungary wants to increase economic and investment cooperation with Vietnam: Foreign and Trade Minister Szijjártó

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam and Hungary have agreed to boost comprehensive cooperation across various fields, focusing on economics, trade, and investment to mark 70 years of bilateral diplomatic relations this year. This week, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó gave VOV an exclusive interview on the cooperation potential between the 2 countries and Hungary’s plans to increase economic, trade and investment cooperation with Vietnam.

Hungary wants to increase economic and investment cooperation with Vietnam: Foreign and Trade Minister Szijjártó
19/10/2020

PM Suga’s visit to reinforce Japan-Vietnam strategic partnership

(VOVWORLD) - Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide and his wife began an official visit to Vietnam on Sunday at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. The Japanese Prime Minister will hold talks with Prime Minister Phuc, pay a courtesy visit to Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong, and meet with National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. The visit aims to improve the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership.

PM Suga’s visit to reinforce Japan-Vietnam strategic partnership
19/10/2020

Central region overcomes flooding

(VOVWORLD) - Fundraising to help flood victims in central Vietnam is underway nationwide in response to the Prime Minister’s appeal. At least 88 people have died and around 53,000 families have been evacuated due to flooding and landslides in the region.

Central region overcomes flooding