(VOVWORLD) - The Prime Minister has approved a plan for the development of direct air routes between Vietnam and key markets to boost Vietnam’s global integration. The Prime Minister asks airlines to introduce new flights and not increase the frequency of current flights.

(VOVWORLD) -The 2nd Mekong-Lancang Leaders’ Meeting opened on Wednesday in Phnom Penh, bringing together leaders of Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, and China.

(VOVWORLD) - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) last September, decided to remove 675 of 1,216 business and investment conditions. According to the Ministry leaders, the streamlining of business conditions to remove difficulties for businesses will be a central task of administrative reform, which aims to improve the business climate and build an enabling government.

(VOVWORLD) -The world experienced various political changes last year, particularly in the US’s relations with Russia, China, and the EU. These changes have stirred up international relations globally.

(VOVWORLD) - Hosting National Tourism Year 2018, Quang Ninh province will have opportunities to tap local advantages to promote its tourism development. The province is finalizing preparations for the event.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam successfully hosted APEC Year 2017, particularly APEC Economic Leaders’ Week. Hosting the event, Vietnam impressed visitors with its rich culture, peacefulness, safety and hospitality.

(VOVWORLD) - The Prime Minister has issued a resolution on tasks and solutions to implement socio-economic development and state budget plans for 2018. Many ministries and sectors have mapped out measures to achieve their goals. Vietnam is set to gain a GDP growth rate of 6.7% this year.

(VOVWORLD) - During early days of 2018 there have been positive signals to denuclearize the Korean peninsula paving the way for direct, regular dialogues despite set-back in 2017.

(VOVWORLD) - The Ministry of Science and Technology has officially launched the “digital Vietnamese knowledge system” project which will enable Vietnamese citizens to share knowledge conveniently and effectively. The project was approved by the Prime Minister last May.

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam welcomes the New Year 2018 with positive signs for national development with higher goals and firm advancement toward international integration.