G20 Summit addresses global trade, environment

G20 Summit addresses global trade, environment

(VOVWORLD) - The G20 Summit of developed and emerging economies opened on Friday in Osaka, Japan, with protectionism on the rise despite global trade liberalization. During the 2-day summit, participants will discuss trade wars...
Not Dirt Cheap: Rare Earth Minerals and the Trade War

Not Dirt Cheap: Rare Earth Minerals and the Trade War

(VOVWORLD) - In the escalating trade war between the USA and China, ‘critical minerals’ and especially rare earth minerals (REM) have again become a prominent issue. This is because trace quantities of these...
Vietnam impression at 34th ASEAN Summit

Vietnam impression at 34th ASEAN Summit

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Sunday concluded his trip to Thailand for the 34th ASEAN Summit. Vietnam’s activities at the event reflect its responsibility and contributions...
Voice of Vietnam reforms itself to thrive

Voice of Vietnam reforms itself to thrive

(VOVWORLD) - The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) has worked hard to reform its programming and invested in equipment to keep the public better informed and inspired. On the occasion of the 94th Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day,...
Hightened tensions in Gulf of Oman

Hightened tensions in Gulf of Oman

(VOVWORLD) - Since two oil tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman earlier this week tensions in the region have escalated. Reconciliation efforts have been unsuccessful
UN warns against Gulf confrontation

UN warns against Gulf confrontation

(VOVWORLD) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned attacks on two oil carriers of Norway and Japan in the Gulf of Oman, warning that the world cannot afford a...
Vietnam attracts more South Korean tourists

Vietnam attracts more South Korean tourists

(VOVWORLD) - Nearly 3.5 million South Koreans visited Vietnam in 2018, making South Korea the second biggest feeder market for Vietnamese tourism, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism
IMF: Global economy is at delicate juncture

IMF: Global economy is at delicate juncture

(VOVWORLD) - The global economy is at a “delicate juncture” which will require central banks to maintain stimulus and governments to resolve trade disputes quickly, the International Monetary Fund warned on...
Vietnam, Japan agree to expand economic bond

Vietnam, Japan agree to expand economic bond

(VOVWORLD) - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono held talks and co-chaired the 11th meeting of the Vietnam-Japan Cooperation Committee...