Current Affairs

03/03/2017

Average life expectancy increases globally

(VOVworld)- By 2030, average life expectancy in South Korea will increase exceed 90 years for women and 84 years for men, according to a study published in The Lancet. The figures show improved health care, community health services and nutrition in several countries. But greater life expectancy poses a number of challenges.

Average life expectancy increases globally
02/03/2017

President Donald Trump’s view of the US future

(VOVworld) – US President Donald Trump delivered his first address to the US Congress on Tuesday, outlining what he will do in the next 4 years. In an uncharacteristically statesmanlike tone, Trump projected optimism about "a new chapter of American greatness."

President Donald Trump’s view of the US future
02/03/2017

Vietnam shares climate change response lessons

(VOVworld) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development chaired working group meetings of the Oceans and Fisheries and APEC Policy Partnership on Food Security as part of the APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM 1) in Nha Trang city. Vietnamese delegates shared their experience on climate change response for agriculture development.

Vietnam shares climate change response lessons
02/03/2017

Russian economy gains momentum

(VOVworld) – Russia’s economy is predicted to pick up in 2017 with a 2% growth rate, said Minister of Economic Development Maksim Oreshkin on the sidelines of the just-concluded Russian Investment Forum in Sochi.

Russian economy gains momentum
01/03/2017

60th anniversary of Treaty of Rome and EU future

(VOVworld)-March 2017 will mark 60 years of the Treaty of Rome, the foundation of the modern-day European Union (EU). The commemoration could be an opportunity for Europe to review and confirm its core principles and values which are facing grave challenges including growing populism and the new US administration’s policies.

60th anniversary of Treaty of Rome and EU future
01/03/2017

Vietnam’s Youth Month 2017

(VOVworld)-March is being observed as Youth Month in Vietnam. This year’s Youth Month will focus on encouraging young people to get involved in building new-style rural areas.

Vietnam’s Youth Month 2017
01/03/2017

Bird flu spreads around the world

(VOVworld)- The H7N9 Avian Influenza is breaking out in a number of countries. This is the fifth H7N9 epidemic since 2013 and í seeing the highest number of cases.

Bird flu spreads around the world
28/02/2017

Milestones in Vietnam-Japan bilateral ties

(VOVworld) – Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have begun their first state-level visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang. The 5-day visit to Vietnam by the Japanese royal couple marks a milestone in the history of bilateral friendship and cooperation.

Milestones in Vietnam-Japan bilateral ties
28/02/2017

Magnificent Academy Award ceremony

(VOVworld) – The 89th Academy Award ceremony took place in Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, early Monday. The 5-hour event was a feast of colors and sounds.

Magnificent Academy Award ceremony