Current Affairs

01/12/2016

China refurbishes Forbidden City walls

(VOVworld) – Walls used to protect the Chinese Emperors have weakened with many loose bricks and cracks. Last weekend, work began on repairing the walls of the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace.

China refurbishes Forbidden City walls
29/11/2016

EU-Turkey relationship: continuing differences

(VOVworld) – The relationship between the European Union (EU) and Turkey has worsened recently with the sharp exchange of words. Distrust is preventing them from finding a common ground on regional issues.

EU-Turkey relationship: continuing differences
29/11/2016

Belgium empowers security guards

(VOVworld) - The Belgian Ministry of Home Affairs has announced a detailed plan to extend security guards’ duties to empower them and reduce the workload of the police.

Belgium empowers security guards
29/11/2016

State Bank stabilizes money market

(VOVworld)- Vietnam’s forex market has been shaken over the past few days. The VND/USD exchange rate has increased, prompting the State Bank of Vietnam to take steps to stabilize the financial market and Vietnam’s economy.

State Bank stabilizes money market
28/11/2016

Pursuing broader international integration foreign policy

(VOVworld)- President Tran Dai Quang has paid an official visit to Cuba, attended the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit, made a state visit to Italy, visited the Vatican, and attended the 16th Francophonie Summit in Madagascar. His trip is aimed at realizing Vietnam’s international integration policy.

Pursuing broader international integration foreign policy
28/11/2016

Cuban leader Fidel Castro in the hearts of Quang Tri people

(VOVworld)- Cuban President Fidel Castro visited Vietnam in September, 1973 during the brutal anti-US war in Vietnam. He was the first foreign head of state to visit southern Vietnam before the war ended. Despite the danger and hardship, Castro visited Quang Tri province, where he made a deep impression on local people.

Cuban leader Fidel Castro in the hearts of Quang Tri people
28/11/2016

International community praises Fidel Castro

(VOVworld)-International friends are mourning the death of Cuba’s revolutionary leader Fidel Castro. From their perspectives, Castro is one of the greatest revolutionaries of the 20th century and a staunch man, who spent his whole life struggling for national independence.

International community praises Fidel Castro