(VOVWORLD) - Global trade growth is expected to exceed 3.5% this year. But there remain downside risks, in particular protectionism for local production that could threaten the world economy and block the recovery of global trade.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam and China have agreed to upgrade transport and tourism infrastructure to build their economic corridor. The agreement was made at the recent conference in Hai Phong city.

(VOVWORLD) - At their year-end summit on Thursday, leaders of 27 EU countries are expected to approve the agreement that the EU and UK signed last week. Once approved, the agreement will enable both sides to move to the next phase of negotiation. The EU is expected to release a draft of the Brexit Treaty early next year.

(VOVWORLD) -The Prime Minister has approved the observation of December 10 as Vietnamese Coffee Day and naming coffee a national staple product. The decision aims to promote Vietnamese coffee during global integration.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnam Development Forum, was held on Tuesday in Hanoi, where the Vietnamese government officials and their partners discussed ways to increase productivity to aid Vietnam’s sustainable growth.

(VOVWORLD) -US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has caused a backlash in the Arab and Muslim community. Demonstrations in many Muslim countries have pushed the Middle East toward even greater instability.

(VOVWORLD) - Young volunteers’ campaigns have inspired young people’s dynamism and responsibility. The campaigns will continue to be one of the Youth Union’s main activities in the future. Young volunteers’ campaigns have expanded and drawn public attention over the past 5 years. More than 16 million Youth Union members and other young people have engaged in volunteer programs in numerous sectors: new rural development, building civilized urban areas, ensuring traffic safety, environmental protection, climate change response, blood donation, community health, paying gratitude to social contributors, food safety, and stopping epidemics.

(VOVWORLD) - The One Planet Summit will open on Tuesday in Paris, to urge greater effort in the fight against global warming, even without US support.

(VOVWORLD) - Over the past few years, the Youth Union has focused its support on helping young people realize their startup dreams. Many people have become wealthy.

(VOVWORLD) - 1,000 delegates representing more than 30 million young people nationwide are attending the 11th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union. Taking place from Sunday to Wednesday, the congress is an important political event and a festival of Vietnamese youths.