For a peaceful, prosperous ASEAN

For a peaceful, prosperous ASEAN

(VOVWORLD) - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is celebrating its 52ndanniversary. ASEAN’s achievements have made it one of the most dynamic and influential blocs in Asia-Pacific. Amid...
Not Dirt Cheap: Rare Earth Minerals and the Trade War

Not Dirt Cheap: Rare Earth Minerals and the Trade War

(VOVWORLD) - In the escalating trade war between the USA and China, ‘critical minerals’ and especially rare earth minerals (REM) have again become a prominent issue. This is because trace quantities of these...
Dangerous confrontation in the Gulf

Dangerous confrontation in the Gulf

(VOVWORLD) - The US and Iran approached the brink of war after Iran shot down a US military surveillance drone above the Strait of Hormuz. Although it stopped short of a military strike...
Chinese president to attend G20 summit

Chinese president to attend G20 summit

(VOVWORLD) - Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 14th Group of 20 (G20) summit in Osaka, Japan from June 27 to 29, at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe...
Top Vietnamese, Cambodian legislators hold talks

Top Vietnamese, Cambodian legislators hold talks

(VOVWORLD) - Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan held talks with her Cambodian counterpart Samdech Heng Samrin following an official welcome ceremony for the latter in Hanoi...
How much should I tip?

How much should I tip?

(VOVWORLD) - How much should I tip? Is 15% a standard rate that applies across the board? Do residents of different countries view tipping differently? What about those coin jars placed near cash registers...