Current Affairs

17/08/2017

Czech Republic applies revised Act on Residency of Foreign Nationals

(VOVWORLD) -The revised Act on Residency of Foreign Nationals took effect in the Czech Republic on August 15. The Act, which has stirred controversy in Czech, regulates the conditions under which foreigners may enter Czech and sets the rules for issuing residency permits and visas.

Czech Republic applies revised Act on Residency of Foreign Nationals
17/08/2017

Boosting Vietnam-Thailand Strategic Partnership

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc began an official visit to Thailand on Thursday to seek ways to boost the bilateral strategic partnership. The 3-day visit is made at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha.

Boosting Vietnam-Thailand Strategic Partnership
17/08/2017

ASEAN+3 Song Contest fosters cultural exchange

(VOVWORLD) - Voice of Vietnam will host the ASEAN+3 Song Contest to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of ASEAN and the 72nd anniversary of Voice of Vietnam. The contest aims to increase cultural exchanges between ASEAN members and China, the Republic of Korea and Japan.

ASEAN+3 Song Contest fosters cultural exchange
16/08/2017

Venezuela’s tense relations with US and several Latin American countries

(VOVWORLD) - Venezuela’s relations with the US and certain other Latin American countries have been tense since the election of a new National Constituent Assembly with a mandate to revise Venezuela’s 1999 Constitution. Threats of military intervention have clouded Venezuela’s efforts to resolve its political and economic crisis, but Venezuelans are hoping the administration of Nicolas Maduro can restore Venezuela’s standing in South America.

Venezuela’s tense relations with US and several Latin American countries
16/08/2017

Capital for high-tech agriculture

(VOVWORLD) -High-tech agriculture is a key direction for economic development. A credit package of 4.4 million USD for high-tech and clean agriculture is considered a nudge for agricultural enterprises to expand production. But there remain obstacles to accessing the credit package.

Capital for high-tech agriculture
16/08/2017

Natural disasters affect countries around the world

(VOVWORLD) - Serious flooding has occurred in some South Asian countries. Landslides have caused major losses in Sierra Leone. Drought is affecting Greece. Earthquake has struck China. Over the past few days, many regions around the world have suffered great losses caused by natural disasters.

Natural disasters affect countries around the world
16/08/2017

Chaos in Charlottesville - US concerned about safety

(VOVWORLD) - A woman was killed and dozens were injured on Saturday when hundreds of white nationalists, neo-Nazis and alt-right activists, clashed with counter-protesters in the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia.

Chaos in Charlottesville - US concerned about safety
15/08/2017

Diplomatic measures for North Korea’s nuclear issue

(VOVWORLD) -Tension between the US and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has intensified with military moves and tough announcements from both sides. Observers say diplomatic measures are primary options to ease the tension.

Diplomatic measures for North Korea’s nuclear issue
15/08/2017

Replanning tertiary education and teachers’ training

(VOVWORLD) - The Ministry of Education and Training held an online conference with universities and colleges to review the 2016-2017 academic year and launch activities for next year. They also discussed the reorganization of tertiary pedagogic facilities and market demand.

Replanning tertiary education and teachers’ training
15/08/2017

US tariff on Chinese aluminum foil boosts trade tensions

(VOVWORLD) - The US last Wednesday announced a decision to levy tariffs of 16.5 to 81% on imports from China of aluminum foil, depending on the subsidy rates producers receive from the Chinese government. This is one of the first acts by the Trump administration to reduce the US trade balance with China.

US tariff on Chinese aluminum foil boosts trade tensions