(VOVworld) – Rio Carnival, one the most spectacular street festivals in the world, will begin on Friday, turning Brazil into a hot tourist destination with its exciting ambience, upbeat music, and flashy dancing.

(VOVword)-Transparency and anti-corruption are a hot topic at the ongoing first APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting in 2017 in Vietnam’s central city of Nha Trang. Vietnam’s initiatives to encourage public involvement in the fight against corruption have been applauded by other APEC members.

(VOVworld)-Dong Nai province plans to establish an advanced logistics network to serve the entire southern key economic region.

(VOVworld)- In recent years, raising pets has become more popular in major cities in China thanks to improved living standards. As a result, pet care grows strongly becoming a “fortune making” industry in China.

(VOVworld)- The Dung Quat Economic Zone in Quang Ngai and the Chu Lai Open Economic Zone in Quang Nam have attracted a large number of Vietnamese and foreign investors. 10 years ago, the two provinces signed a cooperation agreement to support the growth of the two economic zones.

(VOVworld) – US Vice President Mike Pence has just toured Europe to assuage concerns over President Donald Trump’s recent comments. During the tour, Pence made it clear that Europe remains an “indispensable partner” of the US.

(VOVworld)- H5N1 and H5N6 bird flu outbreaks are spreading in Quang Ngai and Bac Lieu province. Tens of thousands of fowls have been culled over the past two weeks. Relevant agencies are taking steps to contain the outbreak.

(VOVworld)- Meetings within the framework of the first Senior Official Meeting of APEC (SOM-1) are taking place in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province. The meetings will determine APEC activities throughout 2017 which will change global growth, trade and investment.

(VOVworld) – A fresh ceasefire between Ukrainian army and seceded faction takes effect from Monday. The deal, a joint effort of Russia, Ukraine, France, and Germany, is expected reduce the month-long violence in eastern Ukraine.

(VOVworld) – Discipline has been an important factor in ensuring the survival and development of the Communist Party of Vietnam over the past 80 years. The Party has been reforming itself and tighten internal discipline to improve its strength and transparency.