China applies to join Pacific trade pact CPTPP

China applies to join Pacific trade pact CPTPP

(VOVWORLD) - China has filed an application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) as the world's second-biggest economy looks to bolster its clout...
Vietnam pledges continued contribution to GMS

Vietnam pledges continued contribution to GMS

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised the strategic role of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) in the international integration process and economic growth of Asia while addressing the 7th...
Vietnam strives to master vaccine production technology

Vietnam strives to master vaccine production technology

(VOVWORLD) - Over the past 20 years, Vietnam has been researching and developing vaccines against dangerous diseases and has achieved positive results. Vaccines against Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, and Japanese Encephalitis...
Unmanned shops ensure safety during pandemic

Unmanned shops ensure safety during pandemic

(VOVWORLD) - During social distancing to control the spread of COVID-19, shopping models called ‘Zero Dong marts’ and ‘Stable price shops’ have ensured a steady supply of food and essential goods to people in social distancing...
CPTPP countries to discuss UK accession request

CPTPP countries to discuss UK accession request

(VOVWORLD) -CPTPP member countries will discuss the UK’s application to join the trade deal during an online meeting scheduled on Wednesday, according to Nishimura Yasutoshi, Japanese minister in charge...
UN starts moving some staff out of Afghanistan

UN starts moving some staff out of Afghanistan

(VOVWORLD) - The United Nations has begun moving 100 of its staff out of Afghanistan. This is a temporary measure intended to enable the UN to keep delivering assistance to the people of Afghanistan...