IMF lowers global growth forecasts in 2019

IMF lowers global growth forecasts in 2019

(VOVWORLD) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday lowered its forecast for global growth this year and next, warning that trade tension and lengthen disputes could further slow growth, weaken...
UN calls for action on World Environment Day

UN calls for action on World Environment Day

(VOVWORLD) - In a message on World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the link between worsening air pollution and climate change
PM: Vietnam looks to expand cooperation with Germany

PM: Vietnam looks to expand cooperation with Germany

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam wants to enhance cooperation with Germany, hoping the European nation will provide support in developing small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), digital technology, and boosting startup development and innovation...
Venezuela at risk of civil war

Venezuela at risk of civil war

(VOVWORLD) - The political and economic crisis in Venezuela is getting worse. Social division has deepened between President Nicolas Maduro, backed by Venezuela’s military, and self-declared President Juan Guaido, who...
New milestone in China-Japan relationship

New milestone in China-Japan relationship

(VOVWORLD) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe began a 3-day visit to China on Thursday, the first official visit to China by a Japanese Prime Minister since 2011. The historic...
Election to end Catalonia crisis

Election to end Catalonia crisis

(VOVWORLD) - Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy fired Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont and ordered an early regional election on December 21 after the Catalan parliament unilaterally declared independence from Spain....
New sanction set back Russia-US ties

New sanction set back Russia-US ties

(VOVWORLD) - The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to approve new sanctions against Russia by a 419-3 vote. The bill is likely to make improving US-Russia...