Current Affairs

22/06/2017

Documentary on Whitney Houston to premier

(VOVWORLD) - Fans of singer Whitney Houston will meet their idol again in a new documentary called “Can I Be Me”. The film by Nick Broomfield takes a close look at Houston’s extraordinary life and tragic death in 2012.

Documentary on Whitney Houston to premier
21/06/2017

Outcomes of project to send 600 intellectuals to communes

(VOVworld) – The Ministry of Interior launched in 2012 a program to send 600 young intellectuals to work as Vice Chairpersons of extremely poor communes in 64 districts nationwide. The 5-yearproject has helped train young staff for local administrations and has boosted local socio-economic development.

Outcomes of project to send 600 intellectuals to communes
21/06/2017

Reform, unity, and innovation for people and national interests

(VOVWORLD) -The 3rd session of the 14th National Assembly draws to a close on Wednesday after 4 weeks. The session approved important draft laws and decide major socio-economic issues. The National Assembly reformed to seek better solutions to agriculture, healthcare, and public investment boost economic growth.

Reform, unity, and innovation for people and national interests
20/06/2017

Cuba taps tourism potential of historical relics

(VOVWORLD) - Cuba is famous for cigars and historical relic sites. Cuba has had 9 relic sites recognized as World Heritages by UNESCO. These are advantages for Cuba to develop its tourism.

Cuba taps tourism potential of historical relics
20/06/2017

Press accompanies national development

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam’s revolutionary press began when leader Nguyen Ai Quoc established the “Thanh nien” (Youth) newspaper in 1925. June 21 is now observed as Vietnam’s Revolutionary Press Day to acknowledge the role and social responsibility of the press, improve relations between news agencies and the public, and strengthen the Party’s press leadership.

Press accompanies national development
19/06/2017

Linking domestic and FDI enterprises

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese government aims to create an open, transparent business environment to enable the national economy to participate in regional and global value chains and ensure even development between economic sectors. Le Phuong reports on closer links between domestic and Foreign Direct Investment enterprises during Vietnam’s international integration.

Linking domestic and FDI enterprises
19/06/2017

Britain reviews safety regulations in high rise buildings

(VOVWORLD) - Grenfell Tower inferno in London on June 14 has caused at least 58 people dead and dozens injured. Authority said extra fire safety checks are being planned at some high-rise tower blocks following the incident.

Britain reviews safety regulations in high rise buildings
16/06/2017

Q&A session: democracy, accountability

(VOVWORLD) -The Q&A session is an important supervisory channel of the National Assembly. In the past 3 days, National Assembly deputies and cabinet members had an open and democratic discussion.

Q&A session: democracy, accountability