Current Affairs

13/02/2019

Vietnam’s economy set to thrive with new dynamics

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam reaped notable achievements in 2018, with economic growth hitting a record high of 7.08%, putting Vietnam on the list of Asia’s fastest-growing economies. New economic dynamics are expected to drive Vietnam forward in 2019 and help it achieve its 5-year plan targets by 2020.

Vietnam’s economy set to thrive with new dynamics
12/02/2019

US, North Korea to hold 2nd summit

(VOVWORLD) - The 2nd summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is scheduled to take place in Vietnam at the end of February. The two sides are finalizing preparation for the summit. The world community is hoping for a new chapter of peace on the Korean peninsula.

US, North Korea to hold 2nd summit
12/02/2019

Vietnam Airlines among Vietnam’s 10 best firms

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam Airlines Corporation was the 8th most valuable brand in Vietnam in 2018, according to a recent report by branded business valuation consultancy firm Brand Finance. As of January 1, 2019, the brand value of Vietnam Airlines was 416 million USD, up 34 percent in one year.

Vietnam Airlines among Vietnam’s 10 best firms
11/02/2019

Vietnam ready for a new period of integration

(VOVWORLD) - 2019 will be the first year that Vietnam implements the Party Secretariat’s Directive on strengthening multilateral diplomacy. After its diplomatic achievements in 2018, Vietnam is ready to enter a new period of integration to boost its international status.

Vietnam ready for a new period of integration
07/02/2019

Vietnam confidently embraces multilateral diplomacy

(VOVWORLD) - In 2019, Vietnam continues to participate in multilateral cooperation mechanism and global forums. Vietnam has confidently confirmed its role as a responsible and credible member of the international community.

Vietnam confidently embraces multilateral diplomacy
01/02/2019

Strong Party, growing country, eternal nation

(VOVWORLD) - Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong has written an article on the Party’s important role in leading Vietnam to significant achievements. The article marks the 89th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and outlines directions for national growth. Here are some excerpts from Mr. Trong’s article.

Strong Party, growing country, eternal nation
31/01/2019

Barriers in US-China trade ties

(VOVWORLD) - US and Chinese officials began high-level talks in Washington on Wednesday to try to solve their differences over trade policies. During the two-day meeting, two sides will discuss several thorny topics.

Barriers in US-China trade ties
30/01/2019

Vietnamese businesses invest in Myanmar

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam was the 2nd biggest investor in Myanmar in the fiscal year 2012-2013. Since then investment from Vietnam has poured into many sectors in Myanmar.

Vietnamese businesses invest in Myanmar