Japan Government approves record military spending

Japan Government approves record military spending

(VOVWORLD) - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s government approved a ninth consecutive rise in military spending on Monday, funding the development of an advanced stealth fighter and longer-range anti...
Ba Ria-Vung Tau gears up smart city building

Ba Ria-Vung Tau gears up smart city building

(VOVWORLD) - The Ba Ria-Vung Tau provincial People's Council has adopted a smart city development project from now until 2022 with a direction to 2025 and a vision toward 2030. The project...
Network of Initiatives for Community Empowerment debuts

Network of Initiatives for Community Empowerment debuts

(VOVWORLD) - The UNESCO Vietnam Information Center launched the Network of Initiatives for Community Empowerment (NICE) in Hanoi on Tuesday, linking sponsors, volunteers, media agencies, and others to make initiatives more...
Son La aspires to have 5-star OCOP coffee

Son La aspires to have 5-star OCOP coffee

(VOVWORLD) - Bich Thao coffee in the northern mountainous province of Son La was named one of the 10 best brands at the 2020 Vietnam Specialty Coffee Competition and has been recognized...
Afghanistan, Taliban urged to seize peace opportunity

Afghanistan, Taliban urged to seize peace opportunity

(VOVWORLD) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday welcomed the start of negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban in Doha, Qatar, saying he hopes that progress toward peace can lead...
From Academia to the Asia-Pacific

From Academia to the Asia-Pacific

(VOVWORLD) - As COVID-19 keeps on devastating all countries around the globe, its impact can be felt in all economic sectors including education. Peter Mason, CEO of Cufa, an independent, secular, not-for-profit...