Current Affairs

13/10/2017

Hanoi works to attract more investment

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi hopes to attract 110 billion USD in an investment capital in the next few years to boost its growth. Hanoi is working hard to improve its investment environment because the state budget can only supply fifth of what the city needs.

Hanoi works to attract more investment
12/10/2017

Solutions to fulfill set targets

(VOVWORLD) - The 6th plenum of the 12th Party Central Committee ended on Wednesday. In his closing remarks, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong introduced major solutions to fulfill the tasks of this year and coming years. Here are excerpts from the Party leader’s closing speech.

Solutions to fulfill set targets
11/10/2017

Vietnam’s candidacy for UNESCO chief shows responsibility

(VOVWORLD) - UNESCO’s 58 members voted in the first round to elect a Director General on Monday. Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau was one of the 8 candidates. This is the first time Vietnam had a candidate running for a leading position of a major UN agency, which demonstrates the country’s greater responsibility at multilateral organizations.

Vietnam’s candidacy for UNESCO chief shows responsibility
11/10/2017

National treasure “Đường kách mệnh”on display

(VOVWORLD) -The original version of “Duong Kach Menh” (Revolutionary Path), written by President Ho Chi Minh, is on display for the first time at the Vietnam National Museum of History in Hanoi. The book is the first political document of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

National treasure “Đường kách mệnh”on display
10/10/2017

Breaking the Iran nuclear deal and the consequences

(VOVWORLD) - Although the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says Iran has kept its commitment to the 2015 nuclear deal, the US says it will pull out of the deal and may impose new sanctions on Iran.

Breaking the Iran nuclear deal and the consequences
10/10/2017

Vietnam promotes Lifetime Learning Week

(VOVWORLD) -This year’s Lifetime Learning Week, themed “Learning to train personality and improve ourselves” has been launched nationwide. The drive is considered a basic educational reform solution towards a learning society.

Vietnam promotes Lifetime Learning Week
10/10/2017

Positive signals in US gun control debate

(VOVWORLD) - US gun control has seen positive signals, with the government, Republican congressmen, and the National Rifle Association expressing readiness to discuss gun restrictions.

Positive signals in US gun control debate
09/10/2017

Hanoi honors outstanding residents

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi organized a conference on Sunday to honor 10 outstanding residents and 790 role models. The conference is part of activities to mark the city’s 63rd Liberation Day.

Hanoi honors outstanding residents
09/10/2017

Restructuring public organizations

(VOVWORLD) - Restructuring the political system is high on the agenda of the on-going 6th meeting of the 12th Party Central Committee. The public agrees that it’s now time to restructure public organizations to improve their performance.

Restructuring public organizations