23/08/2017
EU fighting vehicle attacks
(VOVWORLD) - In recent years, several European cities have suffered car attacks against crowds. European countries have been working hard to prevent more attacks.
Current Affairs
23/08/2017
Deepening Vietnam-Turkey relations
(VOVWORLD) - Turkey’s Prime Minister Binali Yildirim is on an official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to develop relations between the two countries. The leaders will discuss measures to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, science, technology, transportation, education, training and tourism.
23/08/2017
Vietnam works with APEC on natural disaster mitigation
(VOVWORLD) - Working together on natural disaster mitigation is a top priority for APEC countries. It’s the main topic at the 3rd ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting and related events in Ho Chi Minh City.
23/08/2017
Diesel emissions scandal threatens German economic growth
(VOVWORLD) - The emissions scandal involving German car manufacturers is one of factors that hurt the German economy in addition to Brexit and the US trade protectionism. Germany’s Finance Ministry said on Monday, adding that it is impossible at the moment to quantify its impact.
22/08/2017
Creating momentum in Vietnam-Indonesia relationship
(VOVWORLD) - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong began an official visit to Indonesia on Tuesday. The 3-day visit, the first visit made by a Party chief to Indonesia since the two countries established a strategic partnership, coincides with the celebration of ASEAN’s 50th anniversary. It is expected to create new momentum in bilateral ties.
22/08/2017
Guaranteeing cyber safety and security
(VOVWORLD) -The 4th industrial revolution with the rapid advancement of the cyber network and digital technology has brought great changes. Along with tremendous benefits, countries now have cyber war, cyber spying, cyber attacks, cyber criminals, and many other complex new issues. Vietnam, said to be among the 5 countries most at risk for cyber attacks, is taking steps to protect itself.
21/08/2017
2017 ASEAN+3 Song contestants impressed by Vietnam, its people and landscapes
(VOVWORLD) - Contestants to the just concluded ASEAN+3 Song Contest 2017 have been amazed by the beauty of Vietnam’s nature and hospitality. The ASEAN+3 Song Contest 2017 was organized to mark the 50th anniversary of ASEAN and the 72nd founding anniversary of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV).
21/08/2017
Religious freedom report sets Vietnam-US relations back
(VOVWORLD) -The US State Department’s annual report on International Religious Freedom, released on August 15, said the Vietnamese government has restricted activities of religious organizations. The report presents a biased view of religion and belief in Vietnam.
21/08/2017
The world fights food waste
(VOVWORLD) - The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that about 800 million people, including 500 million in Asia-Pacific, suffer from hunger. The FAO says one third of food produced in the world for human consumption every year worth 750 billion USD gets lost or wasted. If food loss and waste is reduced, the world will have more food to feed 2 billion people.
18/08/2017
Ho Chi Minh City contributes to APEC meetings' success
(VOVWORLD) -The 3rd ASEAN Senior Official Meeting (SOM) begins today in Ho Chi Minh City with 75 activities. The SOM-3Steering Committee says everything is in place to ensure logistics, reception, security, and the health of the delegates.
