Current Affairs

04/07/2017

Factors affecting world economy

(VOVWORLD) - The global economy has recovered, with growth exceeding 3.5% this year and next, according to financial institutions and international organizations, But many risks threaten this growth, including high public debt and increasing protectionism.

Factors affecting world economy
04/07/2017

Ministries act to achieve growth target

(VOVWORLD) -At the government meeting on Monday, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc urged ministries and sectors to enhance reform to achieve the growth target of 6.7%. Participants proposed measures to clear obstructions to socio-economic development in the second half of the year.

Ministries act to achieve growth target
04/07/2017

FDI projects generate tens of thousands of jobs in Quang Ninh

(VOVWORLD) - Quang Ninh province has been an attractive destination for foreign investors. Foreign direct investment (FDI) projects have created breakthroughs for Quang Ninh’s efforts to become a service-industry province by 2020 and have generated tens of thousands of jobs.

FDI projects generate tens of thousands of jobs in Quang Ninh
03/07/2017

Vietnam’s economy prospers in 2017’s first half

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by an estimated 5.73% in the first half of this year. The first-quarter growth was 5.15 percent while the second quarter’s was 6.17. These results were credited to the government’s energetic efforts to improve the business climate.

Vietnam’s economy prospers in 2017’s first half
02/07/2017

Same-sex marriage status in Europe

(VOVWORLD) - Same-sex marriage has been legalized in 10 countries in Europe. On June 30th, the German Parliament passed a new law on same-sex marriage 393 votes in favor and 226 against.

Same-sex marriage status in Europe
30/06/2017

Vietnam builds friendly tourism

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s natural scenic spots and cultural heritage sites attracts millions of foreign tourists every year. Relevant authorities have enhanced activities to build a modern tourism environment, high quality services, and a friendly and welcoming attitude toward tourists.

Vietnam builds friendly tourism
30/06/2017

Vietnam’s unwavering, open foreign policy

(VOVWORLD) -Senior Vietnamese leaders have conducted a series of external activities recently to strengthen strategic dialogue and upgrade relations with several countries. This is part of the implementation of Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation, and development set by the 12th National Party Congress.

Vietnam’s unwavering, open foreign policy
30/06/2017

Big contracts signed at Paris Air Show

(VOVWORLD) -Scores of passenger planes and military aircraft were on display at this year’s Paris Air Show. The event took place at Le Bourget airport on the outskirts of Paris from June 19 to 25. Although the number of visitors was reduced from previous years, contracts signed at the Show increased 13%.

Big contracts signed at Paris Air Show
29/06/2017

US revives parts of travel ban

(VOVWORLD) - The US Supreme Court’s ruling on reviving parts of a travel ban on people from 6 Muslim-majority countries will come into force as of Thursday. This is the first time the US Supreme Court has made a ruling on President Trump’s travel ban. The entire ban will be reviewed in October.

US revives parts of travel ban