IS takes hostages of a Norwegian and a Chinese

IS takes hostages of a Norwegian and a Chinese

(VOVworld) - Islamic State on Wednesday claimed to be holding a Norwegian and Chinese hostage and demanded ransom for their release. The extremist group posted pictures of the two men wearing yellow prison outfits in the latest...
Race for Arctic resources

Race for Arctic resources

(VOVworld) – US President Barack Obama just made a 3-day tour of the Arctic in an effort to influence in a vast area enriched with mineral resources, particularly oil. As...
China issues white paper on Tibet

China issues white paper on Tibet

(VOVworld) – A white paper highlighting Tibet’s achievements over the last 50 years was issued on Sunday by China’s State Council Information’s Office to mark the 50th...
G20 commits to global economic growth

G20 commits to global economic growth

(VOVworld) - G20 finance ministers and central bank chiefs have pledged to act decisively to shore up global growth and to refrain from unsettling currency moves after China's controversial devaluation...
G20 debates global economic changes

G20 debates global economic changes

(VOVworld) - Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of developed countries and the world newly emerging economies or G20 gathered in Turkey’s capital of Ankara on Friday to discuss the global...
Improving economic management

Improving economic management

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s macro-economy over the past 8 months has been well managed and has achieved good results in all sectors. Almost all of this year’s socio-economic targets will likely be...
Chinese naval ships leave Alaska coast

Chinese naval ships leave Alaska coast

(VOVworld) – Five Chinese Navy ships sighted in the Bering Sea off Alaska, which US President Barack Obama is currently visiting, have begun their “return transit,” a top US Navy officer...
Chinese vessels sailing off Alaska

Chinese vessels sailing off Alaska

(VOVworld) - Three Chinese war ships, a resupply vessel, and a landing craft are sailing in international waters off Alaska, Pentagon officials said on Wednesday