Current Affairs

04/06/2018

World Bicycle Day marked in Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) - In April the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring June 3 as World Bicycle Day to raise the world’s awareness about cycling as an effective solution to address global problems like transport, environmental pollution, climate change, health and education. Vietnam was one of the first countries to co-sponsor this resolution.

World Bicycle Day marked in Vietnam
04/06/2018

New format expected to improve Q&A session quality

(VOVWORLD) - The quality and format of Q&A sessions of the National Assembly have improved in recent meetings. At its ongoing session, the NA will spend three days on the Q&A session which always draws great attention from the public.

New format expected to improve Q&A session quality
04/06/2018

Russia prepares for World Cup 2018

(VOVWORLD) - The FIFA World Cup 2018 will take place from June 14 to July 15 in Russia. The proud host of the world’s largest football tournament began preparations for the event in 2010, when it won World Cup bid.

Russia prepares for World Cup 2018
01/06/2018

New hurdle in US-EU relations

(VOVWORLD) - The already tense US-EU relationship following the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal on Iran is now facing a new challenge. As the US’s imposition of tariffs on EU steel and aluminum imports begins to take effect from Friday, June 1, a trade war between the two allies looms.

New hurdle in US-EU relations
29/05/2018

Vietnam, Japan enhance strategic partnership

(VOVWORLD) - President Tran Dai Quang begins a state visit to Japan on Tuesday. The visit is an important event for both countries to show their determination to elevate the Vietnam-Japan Strategic Partnership to a new level after 45 years of diplomatic relations.

Vietnam, Japan enhance strategic partnership
29/05/2018

State resource management at equitized companies

(VOVWORLD) - The use and management of state capital and property in equitized enterprises was high on the agenda of the on-going National Assembly session. Through equitization, the government has attracted resources to enterprises, generated development opportunities, promoted the private economic sector, and narrowed the involvement of the State.

State resource management at equitized companies
28/05/2018

Month of action helps ensure children’s safe and healthy living

(VOVWORLD) - The 2018 Action Month for Children has been launched under the theme “For children’s safe and healthy living”. Taking place until Jun 30th, the event will include a range of activities to raise awareness about ensuring child rights, particularly the right to safe and healthy living in the digital era.

Month of action helps ensure children’s safe and healthy living
28/05/2018

Breakthrough policies created to boost private sector

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s economy is seeing positive growth signs, according to a government report presented at the ongoing session of the National Assembly. Legislators proposed that the government implement breakthrough policies and create conditions to boost the private sector in order to ensure sustainable national growth.

Breakthrough policies created to boost private sector