Current Affairs

22/11/2017

Vietnam promotes Vietnamese brands in RoK

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam-Republic of Korea trade ties are flourishing with trade revenue growing from 500 million USD in 1992 to 45 billion USD in September this year. But the number of Vietnamese brands in Korea remains small.

Vietnam promotes Vietnamese brands in RoK
21/11/2017

German coalition talks collapse

(VOVWORLD) -Talks to form Germany’s next coalition government collapsed on Monday when the Free Democratic Party (FDP) walked out of marathon negotiations. This means Germany will have fresh elections and more challenges are expected before the formation of a stable government.

German coalition talks collapse
20/11/2017

Support campaign expanded to help teachers in remote regions

(VOVWORLD) - Over the past few years, the Ministry of Education and Training and the National Education Union of Vietnam have carried out a campaign to rally support for education and teachers in mountain, remote, and disadvantaged areas. The campaign has been eagerly responded to by teachers, students, and the public.

Support campaign expanded to help teachers in remote regions
20/11/2017

Efforts to combat corruption continue

(VOVWORLD) - National Assembly deputies will discuss on Tuesday the draft law on anti-corruption which will replace the 10-year old Law on Anti-Corruption. At last week’s National Assembly Q&A session, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc reiterated the government’s determination to fight corruption more extensively.

Efforts to combat corruption continue
17/11/2017

Great National Solidarity consolidated

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is a country with 54 ethnic groups, most of whom live in remote, mountainous areas near Vietnam’s northern and western border. The Vietnamese Party and State consider resolving ethnic issues a key to social consensus and great national solidarity creation. To mark the 87th anniversary of the Vietnam Fatherland Front on November 18, VOV editor To Tuan has this report.

Great National Solidarity consolidated
16/11/2017

ASEAN, China to make East Sea region more peaceful, stable

(VOVWORLD) - At the just concluded 31st ASEAN Summit in the Philippines, leaders of the ASEAN countries and China agreed to start negotiations to finalize the Code of Conduct in the East Sea, marking a milestone in 15-year efforts to create a legal tool to address conflicts in the region.

ASEAN, China to make East Sea region more peaceful, stable
16/11/2017

US banks prepare Brexit plans

(VOVWORLD) - US banks are drawing up so-called “stop gap” Brexit plans to avoid moving hundreds of jobs out of London once the UK leaves the EU.

US banks prepare Brexit plans
15/11/2017

Vietnam’s efforts to improve business environment

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam climbed 14 places to 68th out of 190 economies in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2018 rankings. This is Vietnam’s most impressive showing ever and reflects the Vietnamese government’s efforts to create favorable conditions for businesses.

Vietnam’s efforts to improve business environment