Japan's Upper House delays vote on security bills

Japan's Upper House delays vote on security bills

(VOVworld) – On Wednesday, Japan's ruling and opposition parties delayed their final vote on security bills after opposition politicians blocked doorways in parliament, despite efforts by prime minister Shinzo Abe...
Story behind yuan devaluation

Story behind yuan devaluation

(VOVworld)- The biggest 3-day devaluation of Chinese yuan since the establishment of the modern forex system in 1994 has shocked regional and global financial markets. The reasons behind...
Concerted efforts needed to optimize ODA use

Concerted efforts needed to optimize ODA use

(VOVworld) - Using official development assistance (ODA) capital as effectively as possible is a task that requires the utmost efforts of each ministry, sector, and locality, said Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai...
Heavy rains and floods across Asia

Heavy rains and floods across Asia

(VOVworld) - Heavy rains in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Myanmar, Vietnam, and China have resulted in floods and landslides, causing hundreds of fatalities and widespread destruction. In India, more than 120 people were killed...
Vietnam’s economy grows in 2015

Vietnam’s economy grows in 2015

(VOVworld) – The global economy has been recovering but risks remain. In that context, Vietnam’s economy has also grown, but positive signs have been counterbalanced by potential challenges. The...
Is Greece really out of crisis?

Is Greece really out of crisis?

(VOVworld) – On Wednesday Greece’s parliament approved by a vote of 229 to 64 a bill on austerity measures requested by creditors in exchange for a new bailout package worth 86 billion euros...
Iran’s nuclear deal: A step out of conflict

Iran’s nuclear deal: A step out of conflict

(VOVworld) – After 11 years of negotiation, Iran and world powers finally reached a comprehensive deal on Iran’s nuclear program. It’s a great policy success for both US President Barack...
Tube strike disrupts UK economy

Tube strike disrupts UK economy

(VOVworld) – The UK economy is estimated to have suffered a loss of approximately 50 million pounds per day after tube staff went on strike across the London Underground network in...