Top 10 events of Hanoi in 2016

Top 10 events of Hanoi in 2016

(VOVworld) – Hanoi has released its top 10 events selected by local departments and agencies. No1 event is high growth rate with improved investment climate. In 2016, Hanoi’s GDP increased 8.2%, more...
Europe remains divided over migrants

Europe remains divided over migrants

(VOVworld) – The migrant issue continues to divide Europe. With some EU leaders calling on people to stay united and show tolerance towards the migrants, who are fleeing armed conflicts, others...
Foreign arrivals reach record high

Foreign arrivals reach record high

(VOVworld) – Vietnam welcomed the 10 millionth foreign tourist on Sunday. This is the first time the number of foreign arrivals in Vietnam has hit the 10 millionth mark
Vietnam’s exports overcome difficulties in 2016

Vietnam’s exports overcome difficulties in 2016

(VOVworld) - 2016 has seen many milestones with Vietnam signing free trade deals which have benefited its economy. Although export revenues in key industries like garments and textiles, leather footwear, and farm...
Hue celebrates 2.5 million tourists record

Hue celebrates 2.5 million tourists record

(VOVworld) - The Complex of Hue Monuments, located in central Thua Thien-Hue province, yesterday welcomed the 2.5 millionth tourist this year. The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre presented gifts to...
Vietnam sees record number of new firms in 2016

Vietnam sees record number of new firms in 2016

(VOVworld) – The number of new or re-organized firms reached a record high of 140,800 this year, of which more than 110,000 were newly-established, according to the Business Registration Management...
Vietnam welcomes 10 millionth foreign visitor

Vietnam welcomes 10 millionth foreign visitor

(VOVworld) – The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism on Sunday held a ceremony to welcome the 10 millionth foreign visitor to Vietnam in 2016 at Phu Quoc International airport
2016: Natural disasters in retrospect

2016: Natural disasters in retrospect

(VOVworld) - Thousands of people lost their lives due to natural calamities this year. Consequent property losses have pressurized many countries’ budget in reconstruction, which slowed down global economic growth
Homegrown hydropower plant begins operation

Homegrown hydropower plant begins operation

(VOVworld) – The Lai Chau hydropower plant was inaugurated on Tuesday in Nam Nhun district, Lai Chau province. The power plant bears the stamp of Vietnamese engineers from design to construction, installation...