Current Affairs

09/08/2017

Vietnam commits to help build a united, self-reliant ASEAN

(VOVWORLD) -The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) celebrates its 50th founding anniversary on Tuesday. ASEAN’s achievements over the past half a century has turned it into the most dynamic and influential region in the Asia-Pacific region. 22 years since joining ASEAN, Vietnam has contributed to the bloc’s success, particularly the establishment of the ASEAN Community in 2015. Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivered a speech to mark ASEAN’s 50th founding anniversary.

09/08/2017

Humid heat waves in Southern Asia likely to kill even healthy people

(VOVWORLD) - Analysis released by American scientists last Wednesday finds that humid heat waves in Southern Asia, home to one fifth of the world’s population, will reach a level of humid heat that poses “extreme danger” by the end of the century. Published in the journal Science Advances, the analysis is based on a combination of temperature, humidity, and the ability of the human body to cool itself in response to environmental changes.

08/08/2017

ASEAN’s principle of consensus

(VOVWORLD) -During ASEAN’s 50 years of development, it has successfully built a relatively peaceful and stable environment to serve socio-economic development. It fosters trust among member countries and other partners, and enhances economic, social, and cultural cooperation across Southeast Asia. The result is partially attributed to the principle of consensus, a prime condition for ASEAN’s cooperation over many decades.

08/08/2017

Communications’ role in development of ASEAN Community

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam and other ASEAN members have attached great importance to information sharing. Activities are underway that include information about ASEAN on mass media, contests about ASEAN, and publications to increase public awareness and understanding between peoples towards building a more dynamic and united bloc.

07/08/2017

ASEAN determined to maintain peace, stability in the East Sea

(VOVWORLD) - The 50th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings are being held in Manila, the Philippines. High on the agenda is finding a way to strengthen ASEAN’s internal connectivity, enhance its relationship with partners, and build a Vision to 2025. At a meeting on Sunday, ASEAN and China approved a draft framework for the Code of Conduct (COC) in the East Sea and included the East Sea issue in a joint communiqué.

07/08/2017

EAS’s role in promoting regional peace

(VOVWORLD) - The East Asia Summit took place in the Philippines on Monday drawing Foreign Ministers from 10 ASEAN member countries and its 8 partners. The summit has become a forum for regional leaders to discuss major political and economic cooperation issues in the region.

04/08/2017

ASEAN, an important regional and global partner

(VOVWORLD) - Since its establishment 50 years ago, ASEAN has become a strong community and an important partner with a growing global stature and role. The 50th ASEAN Foreign Ministerial Meeting or AMM-50 and related meetings opened on Friday in Manila, the Philippines.

04/08/2017

Vietnam presses on with trade promotion in Italy

(VOVWORLD) - A trade promotion program was underway in Bologna and Rome cities last week to boost Vietnamese exports to Italy via the Coop Italy and Conad supermarket chains, two major Italian retailers.

03/08/2017

Sustaining Vietnam’s tourism growth

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has received 7.2 million foreign visitors and served 46 million domestic travelers over the past 7 months. The growth was particularly high in summer months. Vietnam’s major tourism markets include Northeast Asia, Western Europe, and Southeast Asia.

03/08/2017

EU food penetrates new markets

(VOVWORLD) -Russia’s food ban has put heavier pressure on European agricultural production and led to the loss of about 5.5 billion euros per year. The European Committee has sought new markets for its agricultural products.