Current Affairs

15/03/2019

Vietnam’s international integration achievements overshadow sabotage schemes

(VOVWORLD) - The “peaceful evolution” strategy of political subversives has taken advantage of Vietnam’s international integration to undermine national security with the aim of bringing down Vietnam’s socialist regime. But attempts at subversion have been undercut by Vietnam’s strong achievements.

Vietnam’s international integration achievements overshadow sabotage schemes
14/03/2019

Efforts to reconstruct Syria

(VOVWORLD) - The third conference on supporting the future of Syria, co-chaired by the EU and the UN, wrapped up in Brussels on Thursday. The aim of the 3-day conference was to rally international assistance to help war-torn Syria recover.

Efforts to reconstruct Syria
13/03/2019

HRW distorts human rights in Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) - Among many organizations calling themselves human right activists, Human Rights Watch (HRW) always cooks up stories and slanders the human rights situation in countries, like Vietnam. Labelled a human rights organization, HRW has never worked for the development of human rights in any country.

HRW distorts human rights in Vietnam
13/03/2019

Vietnam starts Earth Hour 2019 campaign

(VOVWORLD) - The Ministry of Industry and Trade has launched an Earth Hour Campaign with the message “Save Energy, Save Earth”. Individuals and organizations are urged to join energy conservation activities or simply turn off lights and unnecessary electrical devices during the Earth Hour event in Hanoi from 8.30pm on March 30th.

Vietnam starts Earth Hour 2019 campaign
12/03/2019

Tough negotiations to reach a Brexit deal

(VOVWORLD) - Britain’s parliament held a second Brexit vote on Tuesday. Right before the vote, a flurry of negotiations, telephone calls, and discussions tried to revolve pending issues.

Tough negotiations to reach a Brexit deal
12/03/2019

FAO, OIE help Vietnam control African swine fever

(VOVWORLD) - The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) have volunteered to help Vietnam deal with an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).

FAO, OIE help Vietnam control African swine fever
11/03/2019

Vietnam promotes production of specialty coffee

(VOVWORLD) - Coffee has always played an important role in the Central Highlands’ socio-economic development. During the 7th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival in Dak Lak province, seminars, promotions, and coffee showcases are being held to explore ways to ensure sustainable growth for Vietnam’s coffee sector.

Vietnam promotes production of specialty coffee
08/03/2019

Vietnam promotes gender equality policy

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese policy makers consider social welfare for women and girls a high-priority task and a foundation for sustainable development.

Vietnam promotes gender equality policy
07/03/2019

Positive prospects in US-China trade ties

(VOVWORLD) - The US and China are moving closer to a trade deal, judging from recent statements by the two countries’ officials. Analysts say though the two sides have not fully resolved their differences, their recent moves pave the way for further negotiations to end the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

Positive prospects in US-China trade ties
06/03/2019

Vietnam capitalizes on FTAs

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has signed many Free Trade Agreements including the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement. This year Vietnam and other ASEAN countries will join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership with Japan, China, Republic of Korea, India, Australia, and New Zealand. These FTAs are creating great momentum for Vietnam’s economy.

Vietnam capitalizes on FTAs