EURO 2016 opens in Paris

EURO 2016 opens in Paris

(VOVworld) - Euro 2016 kicked off Friday night at Stade de France in Paris. The tournament began with a vibrant opening ceremony featuring lively performances by hundreds of volunteers worldwide
Belgian cartoons – the 9th art

Belgian cartoons – the 9th art

(VOVworld) - Have you ever read the Belgian comic book series “Adventures of Tintin”? Did you know it is famous around the world and has been published in more than 70 languages...
The 8th US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue

The 8th US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue

(VOVworld)- The annual 8th US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue opened on Monday in Beijing. High on the agenda are strengthening bilateral ties and practical cooperation to settle disputes and...
Life-long allowance rejected in Switzerland

Life-long allowance rejected in Switzerland

(VOVworld) – In a referendum on June 5, approximately 80% of Swiss voters rejected the idea of the state providing a life-long allowance. Opponents of the idea say such an allowance...
Japan postpones sales tax until 2019

Japan postpones sales tax until 2019

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has decided to delay sales tax increase until 2019 for the 2nd time in the context of Japan’s economy struggling to recover. The decision...
Vietnam to consider visa exemption roadmap

Vietnam to consider visa exemption roadmap

(VOVworld) – Minister and Head of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung said Vietnam will consider a roadmap to exempt visa for ordinary people and businesspeople. Speaking at a government cabinet meeting on...
US President urges congress to ratify UNCLOS

US President urges congress to ratify UNCLOS

(VOVworld) – US President Barrack Obama on Thursday urged the US Congress to approve the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). (VOVworld) – US President Barrack Obama on Thursday urged the US Congress to approve...