Global economy forecast to grow 3.9% in 2018

Global economy forecast to grow 3.9% in 2018

(VOVWORLD) - Finance ministers and central bank governors from the world’s 20 leading industrial and developing countries (G20) met in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Monday, to discuss global economic issues
ASEAN: Challenge and Vision

ASEAN: Challenge and Vision

(VOVWORLD) - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, now the ASEAN Community, marked its 50th anniversary last year. Despite member countries’ different political systems, development levels, and cultural diversity, the organization obtained significant achievements...
Trade protectionism continues

Trade protectionism continues

(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...
WTO warns of existing protectionism risks

WTO warns of existing protectionism risks

(VOVWORLD) - The director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned that "the threat of protectionism remains present" and insisted that "trade and technology are solutions" to global development
Vietnam, EU seek to accelerate FTA signing

Vietnam, EU seek to accelerate FTA signing

(VOVWORLD) - The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is expected to be signed next year. The two sides are addressing remaining problems to complete the process on schedule in order...
CPTPP offers global cooperation opportunities

CPTPP offers global cooperation opportunities

(VOVWORLD) - Attendees at the 2017 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week agreed to change the name of the TPP to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) without the...
Vietnam works to realize ASEAN Community Vision 2025

Vietnam works to realize ASEAN Community Vision 2025

(VOVWORLD) - The 31st ASEAN Summit and related meetings opened in Manila, the Philippines, on Monday. Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and leaders of ASEAN and dialogue partner countries will discuss ways...