South Africa begins general election

South Africa begins general election

(VOVWORLD) -More than 23,000 polling stations in South Africa opened at 7 a.m. Wednesday (local time) and about 27 million voters have registered to cast their ballots in...
Europe endures year of extreme heat: Copernicus report

Europe endures year of extreme heat: Copernicus report

(VOVWORLD) - Last year Europe saw record high temperatures in many areas, causing great loss of life and property, according to the “2023 European State of the Climate” report, jointly released Monday by the Copernicus...
Pessimistic predictions for the world in 2024

Pessimistic predictions for the world in 2024

(VOVWORLD) - In the first days of 2024, the world received some negative forecasts for security, climate change, and economic growth. These predictions reflect the lingering impact of recent global disruptions
Vietnam promotes driving forces for economic growth

Vietnam promotes driving forces for economic growth

(VOVWORLD) - The government has issued a Resolution on major tasks and solutions to implement the socio-economic development plan and state budget for 2024. The Resolution outlines 12 main tasks and solutions focused...
2023 sees global trade recession but hope is in sight

2023 sees global trade recession but hope is in sight

(VOVWORLD) - Persistentinflation and high interest rates, slow recovery of many major economies, geopolitical instability, and rising public debt in many countries have caused a global trade recession this year. Economists say...
Global trade to drop 5% this year

Global trade to drop 5% this year

(VOVWORLD) - Global trade is set to contract 5% in 2023, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said Monday, and its forecast for 2024 was pessimistic