Hanoi targets 2020 growth of 5.4%-5.9%

Hanoi targets 2020 growth of 5.4%-5.9%

(VOVWORLD) - National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has praised the efforts and determination of Hanoi's economic development, with its GDP expanding 3.39 percent in the first half...
Russia’s constitutional reform approved

Russia’s constitutional reform approved

(VOVWORLD) - President Vladimir Putin’s proposed constitutional amendments were overwhelmingly approved by Russian voters in a national referendum which ended on Wednesday. The result shows widespread support for President Putin...
Religions in Vietnam are completely protected

Religions in Vietnam are completely protected

(VOVWORLD) - The US Department of State has issued a Report on International Religious Freedom 2019 giving inaccurate, unverified information about the situation in Vietnam. Vietnamese religious dignitaries and followers are disappointed about...
Vietnam makes progress in budget transparency

Vietnam makes progress in budget transparency

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam’s Open Budget Index (OBI) increased 14 notches in 2019 compared to 2018, ranking 77th among 117 surveyed countries, according to a survey released on Wednesday
Top legislator receives Japanese ambassador

Top legislator receives Japanese ambassador

(VOVWORLD) - National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan received Japanese Ambassador Yamada Takio in Hanoi on Tuesday, expressing her hope that the diplomat will uphold sound cooperation results recorded...
ASEAN works to create drug-free Community

ASEAN works to create drug-free Community

(VOVWORLD) - National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong reiterated that Vietnam’s laws and policies are consistent with ASEAN’s roadmap to build a drug-free ASEAN Community
Vietnam persists in gender equality policy

Vietnam persists in gender equality policy

(VOVWORLD) - A special session on women’s empowerment in the digital age opened on Friday as part of the ongoing ASEAN Summit. The event initiated by Vietnam aims to promote...