Current Affairs

30/03/2017

Brexit begins: a tough road for the UK and EU

(VOVworld) – March 28 became a historic day for the UK and the EU when Prime Minister Theresa May signed a letter to begin the UK’s exit from the EU. The so-called Brexit process is scheduled to take 2 years and involve some tough negotiations.

Brexit begins: a tough road for the UK and EU
30/03/2017

New study on factors behind cancer

(VOVworld) – Cancer has been blamed on genetic mutations and an unhealthy lifestyle. But results of a study by American scientists announced on March 23rd shows that even those with careful lifestyle can still get cancer due to random errors in DNA replication.

New study on factors behind cancer
29/03/2017

Vietnam hosts ASEM Conference on Innovative Education & Human Resource Building

(VOVworld)-A 2-day ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) conference will begin in Hue city on Thursday to discuss innovative education and human resource building for sustainable development. The event is initiated by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc under the sponsorship of five ASEM members: Finland, India, Indonesia, Japan and the Republic of Korea.

Vietnam hosts ASEM Conference on Innovative Education & Human Resource Building
28/03/2017

Student entrepreneurship

(VOVworld) – Various activities promoting student entrepreneurship have been held this month, which is being observed as Youth Month 2017.

Student entrepreneurship
28/03/2017

Asia-Pacific economy’s firm growth

(VOVworld) – The 2017 Asian Economy Forward-Looking Indicator shows positive signals for the Asia-Pacific economy. The survey was conducted by the BFA, SAIC-GM, Cadillac and Caijing magazine.

Asia-Pacific economy’s firm growth
27/03/2017

Exploring Quang Binh’s beauty in downtown Hanoi

(VOVworld) – A program called “Quang Binh in the heart of Hanoi” is being held at the Ly Thai To Monument featuring a number of activities to promote the province’s beautiful landscape and unique culture. The program is part of efforts to promote Quang Binh’s tourism potential.

Exploring Quang Binh’s beauty in downtown Hanoi
27/03/2017

Polio vaccine for African children

(VOVworld) – The World Health Organisation launched a program last week to vaccinate 116 million children across west and central Africa in a drive to eradicate polio in Africa.

Polio vaccine for African children
24/03/2017

Humans: the main cause of Arctic sea ice melting

(VOVworld) – A group of American scientists recently released a study indicating that humans are 60% responsible for ice melting in the Arctic. Natural changes have caused 40% of the loss of sea ice.

Humans: the main cause of Arctic sea ice melting