Current Affairs

08/03/2016

2 years since the disappearance of MH 370

(VOVworld)- It has been 2 years since the flight MH 370 disappeared en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 227 passengers and 12 crew on board. A lot of effort and money have been spent to find the missing plane but what has been found doesn’t resolve the mystery of MH 370.

2 years since the disappearance of MH 370
07/03/2016

Promoting Vietnam’s position at multilateral forums

(VOVworld)- Since Vietnam became a member of the UN Human Rights Council in 2014, Vietnam’s status has risen and its international prestige has increased. Today VOV reviews Vietnam’s 2-year membership on the UN Human Rights Council.

Promoting Vietnam’s position at multilateral forums
03/03/2016

Trump, Clinton dominant as Super Tuesday looms

(VOVworld)- Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, the Democratic and Republican frontrunners, consolidated their lead in several state primary elections on Super Tuesday, March 1, and moved closer to securing their parties' nominations.

Trump, Clinton dominant as Super Tuesday looms
03/03/2016

Increasing hospital fees to take better care of patients

(VOVworld)- On March 1, prices of health care services were increased in order to provide better services for patients. The state budget for subsidizing the health sector will be used to help poor people buy health insurance and the higher hospital fees will be paid by the medical insurance fund.

Increasing hospital fees to take better care of patients
02/03/2016

The US after Super Tuesday

(VOVworld) – Hillary Clinton and Donald T rump, the Democratic and Republican frontrunners, consolidated their lead in several state primary elections on Super Tuesday, March 1, and moved closer to securing their parties' nominations.

The US after Super Tuesday
02/03/2016

Vietnam’s effort to combat droughts

(VOVworld) – Vietnam has been experiencing serious drought and saline intrusion over the past decade. A strong El Nino has pushed the temperature up and caused severe water shortages in a large area covering the southern central region, the central Highlands, the southeastern region, and the Mekong Delta. The central and local governments have been working to mitigate the impacts of the extreme weather on people’s lives and agricultural production.

Vietnam’s effort to combat droughts
01/03/2016

Parliamentary elections: winds of change in Iran?

(VOVworld) – Preliminary results of the February 26 parliamentary elections in Iran were leaning in favor of reformist and moderate forces in both the parliament and the Assembly of Experts. Analysts are sensing winds of change in Iran.

Parliamentary elections: winds of change in Iran?
01/03/2016

Promoting tourism through films

(VOVworld) – “Kong: Skull Island” being shot in Vietnam has caught the attention of the world media and movie fans. The movie is expected to be a blockbuster in 2017. The selection of Vietnam as one of 3 countries where the film will be shot will be a valuable opportunity for Vietnam to promote its tourism.

Promoting tourism through films