Zika virus may be more dangerous than initially thought

Zika virus may be more dangerous than initially thought

(VOVworld)- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently announced that Zika virus causes unborn babies’ deformities, including microcephaly. CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr. Anne Schuchat said...
US House approves bill to fight Zika

US House approves bill to fight Zika

(VOVworld)- The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill to help fight the Zika virus. The measure provides financial incentives to companies developing treatments for the virus
Policies support socio-economic development in mountain regions

Policies support socio-economic development in mountain regions

(VOVworld) – Over the past two years, a number of programs supporting ethnic minority people in mountain regions have succeeded thanks to government efforts to strengthen international cooperation and support for those programs. Financial resources have...
Wednesday April 6, 2016

Wednesday April 6, 2016

A: I have a letter from Robert Gauvin who wrote to us on a snowy night in Ottawa, Canada. He said “winter this year came late to most of Canada. The last few...
Enhancing tourism cooperation

Enhancing tourism cooperation

(VOVworld) – A conference to promote tourism investment was held on Sunday in Quy Nhon city themed “4 localities, one destination”
Zika epidemic prevention teams set up

Zika epidemic prevention teams set up

(VOVworld)- On Saturday, the Ministry of Health set up 8 teams to inspect Zika prevention and control in 16 cities and provinces. The teams will coordinate with Provincial People’s Committees...
Iran vows to pursue its missile program

Iran vows to pursue its missile program

(VOVworld) – Iran will pursue its development of ballistic missiles despite the US blacklisting of companies linked to the program, the Iranian Tasnim News Agency said on Monday
Belgium tense following terror attacks

Belgium tense following terror attacks

(VOVworld)- Belgium and Europe in general are now tense following 3 terrorist bombings on March 22 at Zaventem airport and Maelbeek metro station in Brussels. 31 people died and 300...
EU, Turkey address migration crisis

EU, Turkey address migration crisis

(VOVworld)- After negotiating for 12 hours in Brussels on March 7, EU and Turkish leaders failed to find a solution to the worst migrant crisis since World War II. They...