Economics tops Premier Wen’s Europe tour

Economics tops Premier Wen’s Europe tour

VOVWorld) - Chinese Premier Web Jiabao is on an European tour to strengthen cooperation in economics and investment with the European Union. During his weeklong visit, Premier Wen will visit Germany, Iceland...
Banks cut interest rate, inflation eases

Banks cut interest rate, inflation eases

(VOVworld) The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has just lowered major interest rate caps, including deposit rates by 1%. The central bank has also decided to open up equity, real estate...
Tension escalates in Sudan

Tension escalates in Sudan

(VOVworld)- Tension between Sudan and South Sudan has increased causing concerns that without a quick solution to their current disputes, the two neighboring countries will be plunged into a new...
Legislators discuss the Law on National Reserves

Legislators discuss the Law on National Reserves

(VOVworld)- The country’s top lawmakers have suggested that the national reserves should only be used in emergencies to avoid inefficiency. They announced the decision today/Wednesday during the...
March 21, 2012

March 21, 2012

For the first time in many years, we’ve heard from a listener in the United Arab Emirates. In a 5-page email dated March 15, Dr. Avinash Cheekoth wrote
Quang Ninh province courts investment

Quang Ninh province courts investment

(VOVworld) - A recent conference to promote investment in Quang Ninh province attracted nearly 1,200 domestic and foreign delegates proving the area’s great attraction to investors. But there are...
Egypt-one year after Arab Spring

Egypt-one year after Arab Spring

(VOVworld) On Saturday, the first anniversary of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's downfall, Egyptians took to the streets in a Day of Civil Disobedience to demand that the Supreme Council...
Localities gear up to attract investment

Localities gear up to attract investment

(VOVworld) Many localities nationwide have geared up to attract more investment since the beginning of the year, meeting with investors and devising new strategies to boost investment and contribute...
Nigeria – Double crisis

Nigeria – Double crisis

Nigeria is in crisis with escalating racial and religious conflicts. Demonstrations against a government decision to raise fuel prices have become widespread. The media reports growing social instability there and...
Wednesday January 4, 2012

Wednesday January 4, 2012

New Year’s greeting cards have been pouring into our office this week. Listeners’ sincere wishes and beautiful postcards are making our office more colorful and joyful in these gloomy winter...