UN calls for building climate smart cities

UN calls for building climate smart cities

(VOVworld) – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon announced a new report on Friday at a conference for local leaders on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris (COP...
Thailand arrests two leaders of Red Shirt movement

Thailand arrests two leaders of Red Shirt movement

(VOVworld) - Two prominent leaders of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship – a political wing of the Red Shirt movement in Thailand – were detained on Monday as they were heading to...
Vietjet Air offers big prizes to passengers

Vietjet Air offers big prizes to passengers

(VOVworld) - Thousands of gifts, including a grand prize, which is VND2 billion premium Dragon City apartment, will be up for grabs for customers flying with low-cost carrier VietJet Air from December 1...
COP 21 begins

COP 21 begins

(VOVworld) – The UN climate summit COP 21 opened in Paris Sunday. A minute of silence was observed for Paris terrorist attack victims
Eurozone economy slows in third quarter

Eurozone economy slows in third quarter

(VOVworld)- Economic growth in the eurozone slowed to 0.3% in the third quarter of the year which shows that Europe's recovery remains fragile, according to flash estimates published Friday by Eurostat -...
Promoting Hue singing- a national heritage

Promoting Hue singing- a national heritage

(VOVworld)- Hue singing has been recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national intangible cultural heritage. Many efforts have been made to preserve and promote this...
Foreign media say Vietnam benefits most from TPP

Foreign media say Vietnam benefits most from TPP

(VOVworld) – The Canadian Press (CP) reported that Vietnam, especially its garment and textile and leather footwear sectors will benefit the most from the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement through the elimination...
High GDP growth – positive economic sign

High GDP growth – positive economic sign

(VOVworld) – Over the past 9 months Vietnam’s GDP growth rate was 6.5%, the highest rate in recent years. This shows that Vietnam’s economy has maintained its momentum
India strengthens its multi-dimensional foreign policy

India strengthens its multi-dimensional foreign policy

(VOVworld) - Indian President Pranab Mukherjee has begun official visits to Jordan, Palestine and Israel. Through the visits, India hopes to strengthen its relationship with these countries and increase its influence...
Vietnam reduces poverty sustainably

Vietnam reduces poverty sustainably

(VOVworld) – October 17 is observed as the Day for the Poor in Vietnam. Much is being done to improve their living conditions and justify their trust in the government’s...