Restructuring public organizations

Restructuring public organizations

(VOVWORLD) - Restructuring the political system is high on the agenda of the on-going 6th meeting of the 12th Party Central Committee. The public agrees that it’s now time...
Countries work to reduce plastic waste

Countries work to reduce plastic waste

(VOVWORLD) - At the Our Ocean international conference in Malta on Friday, several countries announced their plans to ban the use of micro plastic and disposable plastic products. This is one...
North Korea pressured by new sanctions

North Korea pressured by new sanctions

(VOVWORLD) - The world has imposed new, stricter sanctions on North Korea following Pyongyang’s nuclear test on September 3. China, a close trade partner of North Korea, has taken a tougher stance...
France demands that UK pay Brexit bill

France demands that UK pay Brexit bill

(VOVWORLD) - French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire has said that the UK needs to settle its bill with the EU before beginning talks on a post-Brexit trade deal
Angkor Wat sees sales surge

Angkor Wat sees sales surge

(VOVWORLD) -Cambodia’s Angkor Wat has attracted an increasing number of tourists. Ticket sales revenue in the first half of 2017 was 50 million USD, a surge of 64% against...
Streamlining administrative system

Streamlining administrative system

(VOVWORLD) - Strengthening administrative reform has been mentioned in many Party documents including Resolution No 39 adopted in 2015 on cutting down and restructuring state employees. Administrative reform topped the agenda...
Foreign investment in Vietnam rises sharply

Foreign investment in Vietnam rises sharply

(VOVWORLD) - In the past 9 months, Vietnam received a total registered FDI of almost 25.5 billion USD, up 34.3% from last year. Disbursed capital totaled 12.5 billion USD, up...
Instability in Spain goes against EU’s ideology

Instability in Spain goes against EU’s ideology

(VOVWORLD) - Preliminary results of Catalonia’s referendum have shown 90% in favour of independence. Although the referendum is widely considered unconstitutional and invalid, Catalonia’s wish to leave Spain has...
Wednesday September 27.2017

Wednesday September 27.2017

(VOVWORLD) - Hello and welcome to VOV’s Letter Box, a weekly feature dedicated to our listeners around the world