Current Affairs

29/11/2019

Middle East peace under threat

(VOVWORLD) -The Middle East, one of the world’s hotbeds, has seen worrying developments. Major countries’ calculations might escalate violence in the region.

Middle East peace under threat
29/11/2019

Private sector encouraged to engage to fight HIV/AIDS

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has encouraged the private sector to help achieve the goal of ending AIDS by 2030. The Ministry of Health is working with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and PATH, an international, nonprofit global health organization on a program to promote private sector engagement in HIV response.

Private sector encouraged to engage to fight HIV/AIDS
28/11/2019

Cyber security protects national interests

(VOVWORLD) - Rapid technological development has given people more ways to access and share information on the Internet. It has also created conditions for more sophisticated cyber attacks. Like other countries, Vietnam has a Cyber Security Law to safeguard information and protect national security.

Cyber security protects national interests
27/11/2019

Vietnam marks Information Security Day 2019

(VOVWORLD) - The 12th anniversary of the annual Vietnam Information Security Day was celebrated last Thursday in Ho Chi Minh City, and one week later in Hanoi. Organizers are the Vietnam Information Security Association, Authority of Information Security of the Ministry of Information and Communications, and the Cyberspace Operations Command of the Ministry of National Defense.

Vietnam marks Information Security Day 2019
26/11/2019

ASEAN-RoK Summit: vision for the next 30 years

(VOVWORLD) - The ASEAN-RoK Commemorative Summit, which is taking place in Busan city, is a major diplomatic event and part of South Korea’s “New Southern Policy”. The summit will review 30 years of coopeation between ASEAN and the RoK, raise bilateral ties to a higher level, and build a vision for the next 30 years.

ASEAN-RoK Summit: vision for the next 30 years
25/11/2019

Vietnam-RoK relationship grows rapidly

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is in the Republic of Korea for an official visit and attending the 30th ASEAN-RoK Commemorative Summit. Mr. Phuc’s visit is expected to heighten bilateral ties.

Vietnam-RoK relationship grows rapidly
22/11/2019

Why has the US shifted policy on Jewish settlements?

(VOVWORLD) - The Trump administration’s recent decision to validate Israel’s right to build Jewish settlements in the West Bank not only erodes “two state solution” prospects, but also marks a step backward from a lasting peace between Israel and Palestine. Trump clearly understands the consequences of the decision he has made, but has no doubt about its rightness.

Why has the US shifted policy on Jewish settlements?
22/11/2019

Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day celebrated nationwide

(VOVWORLD) - November 23rd has been observed as Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day since 2005 honoring national traditions and raising public awareness of protecting and promoting Vietnamese cultural heritages. To mark the occasion, many activities are underway nationwide.

Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day celebrated nationwide
21/11/2019

Policies for disadvantaged areas to narrow development gap

(VOVWORLD) - The National Assembly’s 8th session issued a resolution approving a Master Plan for socio-economic development in ethnic areas and other disadvantaged regions. The Master Plan has fine tuned policies on ethnicity to ensure fair development.

Policies for disadvantaged areas to narrow development gap