Current Affairs

03/06/2016

In quest of a bright future for the Vietnamese nation

(VOVworld)- 105 years ago, President Ho Chi Minh left Vietnam on a trip abroad to seek a path for national liberation. He went with nothing but a great patriotism and returned with a bright future for the Vietnamese nation.

In quest of a bright future for the Vietnamese nation
02/06/2016

Get prepared for extreme weather

(VOVworld)- Extreme weather and unusual natural disasters are likely to increase this year. So, people in high-risk areas need to get prepared to minimize their losses from adverse weather conditions.

Get prepared for extreme weather
02/06/2016

Obstacles to resolving migrant crisis

(VOVworld)- The UN Human Rights Council announced on Wednesday that at least 700 migrants died and many more went missing in the Mediterranean over the past few days. Meanwhile, the EU is still seeking a solution to the migrant crisis.

Obstacles to resolving migrant crisis
01/06/2016

Major outcomes of the National Assembly election

(VOVworld) – The election of the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2016-2020 term concluded successfully. It was organized with democratic with reforms to promote people’s rights. The voters have shown their responsibility and obligations in choosing the most deserving people to develop Vietnam.

Major outcomes of the National Assembly election
01/06/2016

Security tightened for EURO 2016

(VOVworld)- The month-long European football championship (Euro 2016) will begin next Friday in Paris, France. Security has been tightened against a possible terrorist attack.

Security tightened for EURO 2016
31/05/2016

East Sea, a shared concern of G7 leaders

(VOVworld)- The Group 7 (G7) industrialized nations recently issued a joint statement on maritime security, denouncing China’s reclamation of islands in the East Sea. It demonstrates the international community’s growing concerns about the East Sea, where tensions are mounting because of Beijing’s flouting of international law.

East Sea, a shared concern of G7 leaders
31/05/2016

Vietnam set to curb inflation for economic development

(VOVworld)- The consumer price index (CPI) in May rose 2.28 %, the biggest increase in 5 years. Prices of 11 groups of commodity were higher than in the previous month. In the face of greater inflation pressure, the Vietnamese government is determined to curb inflation rate to below 5%.

Vietnam set to curb inflation for economic development
30/05/2016

Public debt reduction: a tough task for Greek government

(VOVworld)- Greece’s public debt crisis has seen positive developments when Eurogroup, a group of 19 finance ministers of the eurozone, reached an important agreement last week. A new rescue package of 10.3 billion euros (11.48 billion USD) will be disbursed and Athens’ debts will be restructured as demanded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). But Greece has to pay a high price for the aid package and cannot get rid of public debt pressure in the short term.

Public debt reduction: a tough task for Greek government