Current Affairs

30/05/2019

Asia and the US-China trade war

(VOVWORLD) - The annual conference on the Future and Asia is being hosted by the Nikkei Inc in Tokyo on Thursday and Friday. High on the agenda of the conference is the trade war between the US and China and its impacts on Asia.

Asia and the US-China trade war
29/05/2019

Prime Minister’s visits to tighten economic connection, friendly relationship

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage have concluded their official visits to Russia, Norway, and Sweden. The visits received strong support from the host leaders, achieved pragmatic results, and conveyed Vietnam’s message of respecting cooperative relations with traditional friends.

Prime Minister’s visits to tighten economic connection, friendly relationship
27/05/2019

Vietnam works to protect plant genetic resources

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is one of the world’s 10 richest centers of biodiversity, ranking 16th in diversity of plant and genetic resources. More than 49,000 species have been identified in the country.

Vietnam works to protect plant genetic resources
27/05/2019

UNSC membership to raise Vietnam’s international status

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is bidding for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council in the 2020-2021 term. Vietnam’s contribution to the UN when it held this post in the 2008-2009 term was highly valued by the international community. Vietnam’s second bid shows its determination to be a responsible member of the UN and contribute more to global peace, development, and prosperity.

UNSC membership to raise Vietnam’s international status
24/05/2019

Major directions outlined for 13th National Party Congress

(VOVWORLD) - Last week’s meeting of the Party Central Committee unanimously agreed on guidelines to finalize platforms and documents to be submitted to the 13th National Party Congress in 2021. The guidelines aim to consolidate Vietnam’s strategic position, consistently pursue the path to socialism, and confirm national stature globally.

Major directions outlined for 13th National Party Congress
24/05/2019

New services offered at Ha Long Bay

(VOVWORLD) - All information about boat tours and other Ha Long Bay services is now available at the Tuan Chau International Boat Station reception desk making it easier for tourists to hire a boat tour of the UNESCO-recognized site.

New services offered at Ha Long Bay
24/05/2019

Opportunities to invest in Cuba

(VOVWORLD) - Cuba’s newly-adopted Constitution recognizes the non-state economic sector and allows and sets up self-finance mechanisms for state-owned enterprises. These changes show that the Cuban market is opening and presents new opportunities for Vietnamese and other foreign enterprises.

Opportunities to invest in Cuba
23/05/2019

Vietnam-Norway cooperation strengthened

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will make an official visit to Norway from Friday to Sunday at the invitation of Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg. The visit is aimed at deepening the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam-Norway cooperation strengthened