Current Affairs

04/07/2019

Pause in US-China trade war

(VOVWORLD) - The US and China resumed trade talks a few days ago after US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to suspend tariffs on each other’s goods. But the tariff suspension is temporary unless the two countries resolve their trade differences.

Pause in US-China trade war
03/07/2019

3rd US-North Korea summit signals hope for nuclear talks

(VOVWORLD) - US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had a historic meeting in the demilitarized zone that divides North and South Korea on Sunday. And for the first time a sitting US President has set foot in North Korea. These positive signs give hope for nuclear negotiations in the future.

3rd US-North Korea summit signals hope for nuclear talks
02/07/2019

EU businesses and EVFTA opportunities

(VOVWORLD) - The signing of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has opened opportunities for EU businesses to increase direct investment in Vietnam’s public sector and simplify import export procedures.

EU businesses and EVFTA opportunities
02/07/2019

Milestones in Vietnam’s cooperation with Japan and G20

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage has just concluded a trip to attend the G20 Summit and pay an official visit to Japan at the invitation of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The visit boosted Vietnam-Japan relations and resulted in many new commitments. At the G20 summit, Vietnam participated in discussions of regional and global issues in a responsible manner.

Milestones in Vietnam’s cooperation with Japan and G20
01/07/2019

Forest fires ravage central region

(VOVWORLD) - Due to prolonged hot dry weather and strong winds, forest fires have been ravaging locations from Nghe An to Da Nang, as well as Phu Yen province, causing great losses to forests, houses, and crops and affecting people’s lives. Localities are making an all-out effort to extinguish the fires and recover from the damage.

Forest fires ravage central region
01/07/2019

New page in Vietnam-EU cooperation

(VOVWORLD) - The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement were signed on Sunday in Hanoi after years of negotiations. The signing opens a new page in the bilateral comprehensive partnership.

New page in Vietnam-EU cooperation
28/06/2019

EVFTA, “win-win” solution for Vietnam and EU

(VOVWORLD) - The European Council on Tuesday adopted the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA). Both sides plan to sign the two agreements on Sunday. VOV’s Nguyen Long interviewed Tran Tuan Anh, Minister of Industry and Trade, about the two deals.

EVFTA, “win-win” solution for Vietnam and EU
28/06/2019

G20 Summit addresses global trade, environment

(VOVWORLD) - The G20 Summit of developed and emerging economies opened on Friday in Osaka, Japan, with protectionism on the rise despite global trade liberalization. During the 2-day summit, participants will discuss trade wars, climate change, innovation, the digital revolution, and sustainable development.

G20 Summit addresses global trade, environment
27/06/2019

Vietnam promotes multilateral cooperation, consolidates bilateral relationship

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage left Hanoi on Thursday for Osaka, Japan to attend the G20 Summit and pay a visit to Japan. Made at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the 4-day trip reflects Vietnam’s active international integration and its increased international status in regional peace, security, and development.

Vietnam promotes multilateral cooperation, consolidates bilateral relationship
26/06/2019

Vietnam takes actions to have EC yellow card removed

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has taken steps to prevent its fishermen from illegally fishing in foreign waters to meet the EC’s yellow card regulations on unidentified origin products. The fishery sector and authorities of 28 coastal provinces and cities are committed to the goal.

Vietnam takes actions to have EC yellow card removed