Wednesday October 4, 2017

Wednesday October 4, 2017

(VOVWORLD) - First up we would like to congratulate José Llamos Camejo of Cuba for winning a prize in this year’s information contest organized by Vietnam
Germany raises economic growth forecast

Germany raises economic growth forecast

(VOVWORLD) - The German government has significantly raised its growth forecast for 2017 from 1.5 to 1.9% and for 2018 from 1.6% to 2% based on positive figures from...
North Korea pressured by new sanctions

North Korea pressured by new sanctions

(VOVWORLD) - The world has imposed new, stricter sanctions on North Korea following Pyongyang’s nuclear test on September 3. China, a close trade partner of North Korea, has taken a tougher stance...
Prime Minister lauds Japanese investment in Vietnam

Prime Minister lauds Japanese investment in Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc praised Japanese businesses’ investment and contributions to socio-economic development in Vietnam at a reception on Wednesday in Hanoi for Kanji Hayama, former...
Instability in Spain goes against EU’s ideology

Instability in Spain goes against EU’s ideology

(VOVWORLD) - Preliminary results of Catalonia’s referendum have shown 90% in favour of independence. Although the referendum is widely considered unconstitutional and invalid, Catalonia’s wish to leave Spain has...
Action month for the elderly

Action month for the elderly

(VOVWORLD) - There are more than 10 million elderly people in Vietnam accounting for 11% of its population. Caring for and promoting social security policies for the elderly are priorities in...