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13/10/2016

Myanmar-US relationship turns a page

(VOVworld) – The US removed economic sanctions that have been imposed on Myanmar for 2 decades. This is a milestone in the normalization of relations between the two countries.

Myanmar-US relationship turns a page
12/10/2016

Party building: an important factor in strengthening the Party

(VOVworld) – High on the agenda of the on-going 4th plenum of the 12th Party Central Committee is building and strengthening the Party, curbing the degradation of political ideology, morality, and lifestyle and signs of “self-evolution” and “self-transformation” within the Party. The public has agreed that Party building is vital to the Party and the regime.

Party building: an important factor in strengthening the Party
12/10/2016

Russia, Turkey foster bilateral ties

(VOVworld) – Russia and Turkey have signed an agreement on the construction of an undersea gas pipeline. They have also pledged to reach a common voice on the Syria crisis. The moves show their willingness to normalize their relationship after Turkey shot down a Russian warplane near the Syrian border in November, 2015.

Russia, Turkey foster bilateral ties
11/10/2016

UN Security Council divided over Syria

(VOVworld) – A stark division between members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was exposed at a meeting on October 9, when rival resolutions drafted by Russia and France both failed, once again extinguishing hope for a UN intervention to end the fighting in Syria.

UN Security Council divided over Syria
11/10/2016

Economic growth combined with environmental protection

(VOVworl) – Vietnam has defined economic growth and environmental protection as a primary target in selecting investment projects. Environmental protection should be included throughout Vietnam’s development process.

Economic growth combined with environmental protection
10/10/2016

Key tasks of economic development and Party building

(VOVworld) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong delivered a key note speech at the opening of the 4th session of the 12th CPV’s Executive Committee on October 9. He said the Party’s key tasks are socio-economic development and Party building. VOV brings you the gist of his speech.

Key tasks of economic development and Party building
10/10/2016

2016 Nobel Peace Prize acknowledges Colombians’ aspiration for peace

(VOVworld) - Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has become this year Nobel Laureate for Peace in recognition of his tireless effort to end the half a century long civil war in Columbia. The Nobel Prize has been a source of inspiration for peace in the wake of unstable future for the fragile peace deal between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known as FARC.

2016 Nobel Peace Prize acknowledges Colombians’ aspiration for peace
07/10/2016

Ensuring human rights in re-education of offenders

(VOVworld) – Re-educating convicted felons is a special education activity to help people in prison improve their awareness, attitude, and behavior in preparation for re-integrating into the community. Vietnam supports humane treatment of prisoners through its policies, laws, and practical assistance programs.

Ensuring human rights in re-education of offenders