Current Affairs

25/01/2018

“Operation Olive Branch” worsens instability in Syria

(VOVWORLD) - One week after sending troops to Syria, Turkey has warned it might expand its military offensive against the Syrian Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG). The situation is unpredictable but Turkey has complicated the Syria situation and opened a new battlefield. Turkey’s “Operation Olive Branch” began last Saturday, after the US announced a new security force of approximately 30,000 troops along Syria’s border with Turkey, where the YPG are a majority. Turkey was unhappy about US support for the Kurds who Turkey considers a terrorist group. Ankara said the US plan could help the Kurds establish a state which will threaten Turkey’s security.

24/01/2018

Vietnam-India relations contribute to India-ASEAN cooperation

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc left for India on Wednesday to attend the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit and celebrate India’s Republic Day. Prime Minister Phuc’s visit will deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and India and promote cooperation between ASEAN and India and India’s Act East policy.

24/01/2018

Vietnamese garment companies increase competitiveness

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam earns billions USD from garment and textile exports every year. But in the domestic market, local enterprises are facing fierce competition from foreign rivals.

23/01/2018

Positive signs on the Korean peninsula

(VOVWORLD) -Positive signs from the Korean peninsula suggest that inter-Korean relations are warming up. Diplomatic announcements and gestures from both sides could lead to an eventual resolution.

23/01/2018

Trade Unions prepare for Tet

(VOVWORLD) -Tet, or the Lunar New Year festival is 3 weeks away. Trade Unions are now working with businesses to make sure employees have a happy Tet.

22/01/2018

APPF-26 marks new period of inter-parliamentary cooperation

(VOVWORLD) - The 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum ended on Sunday. Resolution and statements adopted showed the Parliaments’ role in ensuring peace, stability, security and sustainable development for the benefits of people in the region.

19/01/2018

Women supported to open businesses amid industrial revolution 4.0

(VOVWORLD) - As Vietnam integrates into the global economy and embraces the 4th industrial revolution, women are more likely to lag behind. A recent forum organized by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry explored ways to help women in Vietnam expand start-up activities and participate more actively in the economy.

19/01/2018

Red Sunday blood donation drive launched

(VOVWORLD) - The 10th “Red Sunday” blood donation event is taking place nationwide to help treat patients during the upcoming Lunar New Year festival (Tet).

18/01/2018

RoK ready for 2018 Pyongchang Winter Olympics, Paralympics

(VOVWORLD) - The 2018 Winter Olympic Games will take place from February 09 to 25, in Pyeongchang city, South Korea. This is the second time the Republic of Korea has hosted an Olympics. It hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics. South Korea is the 8th country to host both Summer and Winter Olympic Games.

18/01/2018

Confectionery market bustles before Tet

(VOVWORLD) - Confectioneries are indispensable in Vietnamese homes during Tet or traditional Lunar New Year festival. Though Tet won’t arrive for another month, the confectionery market is already bustling.