Current Affairs

28/07/2017

World efforts to cope with AIDS

(VOVWORLD) - The 9th Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2017) took place in Paris from July 23-26. It discussed progress in the search for better medicines and strategies to reduce the rate of new infections and increase access to treatment.

World efforts to cope with AIDS
27/07/2017

Online shopping growing in Europe

(VOVWORLD) - More and more European Union (EU) consumers are shopping online and their trust in e-commerce has increased, particularly in buying online from other EU countries. The trend is a positive sign for e-commerce growth in Europe.

Online shopping growing in Europe
27/07/2017

Paying gratitude to national contributors

(VOVWORLD) -Localities nationwide have organized activities to pay gratitude to people who engaged in and sacrificed their lives for national independence. The activities have educated the younger generation about Vietnam’s triumphant history and encouraged them to work harder for national construction.

Paying gratitude to national contributors
27/07/2017

New sanction set back Russia-US ties

(VOVWORLD) - The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to approve new sanctions against Russia by a 419-3 vote. The bill is likely to make improving US-Russia ties more difficult.

New sanction set back Russia-US ties
26/07/2017

Vietnam’s tra fish in Japan’s AEON malls

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam’s tra fish seasoned with the taste of Japan’s traditional eel dish is popular at AEON malls in Japan. It’s listed among AEON’s “Top Valu” products, which are certified to follow AEON’s strict production procedures.

Vietnam’s tra fish in Japan’s AEON malls
26/07/2017

Promoting tribute policies for revolutionary contributors

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam will mark the 70th War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day on July 27th. In the last 7 decades, Vietnam has gained achievements in tributes to war martyrs, invalids and national contributors thanks to numerous policies and movements of paying debts of gratitude.

Promoting tribute policies for revolutionary contributors
25/07/2017

Tensions grow in US-Iran relations

(VOVWORLD) -Mutual retaliation between the US and Iran has worsened their diplomatic relations. Amidst an unstable situation in the Middle East, escalating tension between the two countries has raised concern over the future of the Iran nuclear deal, which could affect regional and global peace.

Tensions grow in US-Iran relations
25/07/2017

Competition of convenience stores in Ho Chi Minh City

(VOVWORLD) -The number of convenience stores and minimarts in Ho Chi Minh City has increased 200% over the past 3 years. Economists say Ho Chi Minh City is a lucrative retail market and this trend will dominate the market in the future.

Competition of convenience stores in Ho Chi Minh City
24/07/2017

Boosting Vietnam-Cambodia relationship

(VOVWORLD) - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong paid a State visit to Cambodia from last week at the invitation of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni. The visit from Thursday to Saturday marked a milestone in bilateral ties.

Boosting Vietnam-Cambodia relationship
21/07/2017

Forest protection and afforestation

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam aims to increase forest coverage to 42% of its land area in 2020. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reaffirmed the goal at a conference to launch the Target Program on Sustainable Forestry Development from 2016 to 2020 and review the National Forest Inventory from 2013 to 2016.

Forest protection and afforestation