European public debt under G7 discussion

European public debt under G7 discussion

The European public debt crisis was the main subject of a discussion by G7 finance ministers and central bank governors on the sideline of the ongoing annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund ...
A set-back in US – Russian relations

A set-back in US – Russian relations

(VOVOworld) – As of October 1st, the US Agency for International Development, USAID, withdrew all staff from Russia, ending its 20-year mission there in response to Moscow’s request. Although Washington...
WB helps Vietnam improve its power grid

WB helps Vietnam improve its power grid

The World Bank will provide 449 million USD to Vietnam’s project to provide electricity to users across the country with better quality and more reliable service, and to reduce...
180 million USD for disaster management project

180 million USD for disaster management project

(VOVworld) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has approved a World Bank (WB)-funded “disaster management” project at an investment level of approximately 180 million USD
PM calls for more support from WB

PM calls for more support from WB

(VOV) – Vietnam hopes to receive more effective support and assistance from the World Bank to implement development targets. Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung made the statement while receiving WB Country...
Street arts at 2012 Hue festival

Street arts at 2012 Hue festival

(VOVoworld) 40 art troupes from all over the world have entertained Hue residents and visitors with an impressive program of street arts. VOV’s Vinh Phong reports