WIPO announces winners of first Global Awards

WIPO announces winners of first Global Awards

(VOVWORLD) -Five small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from China, Japan, the Netherlands and Singapore were declared the first-ever winners of the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) new...
Fanous lantern, symbol of Ramadan holy month

Fanous lantern, symbol of Ramadan holy month

(VOVWORLD) - The fanous lantern has been a symbol of Ramadan for hundreds of years. For Muslims, it represents the light guiding the way. In Egypt, during the holy month of Ramadan, streets are illuminated...
Japan, South Korea to resolve wartime labor issue

Japan, South Korea to resolve wartime labor issue

(VOVWORLD) - Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin agreed Monday to aim for an early resolution of the issue of compensation for people requisitioned to...
Global economy faces challenges

Global economy faces challenges

(VOVWORLD) - Despite response efforts by governments and international organizations, the global economy is facing serious challenges. The risk of recession for many major economies will remain high this year and...