Current Affairs

22/09/2016

Russia’s Duma vote, momentum for the President

(VOVworld) – The ruling United Russia party won the recent State Duma election. Despite challenges, United Russia still has the voters’ confidence. Its victory should pave the way for President Vladimir Putin to win the 2018 election.

Russia’s Duma vote, momentum for the President
21/09/2016

Vietnam, EU set to implement FTA in early 2018

(VOVworld) – The European Union and Vietnam are set to implement their bilateral free trade agreement in early 2018. Since signing the agreement in December, 2015, both sides have sped up legal revision process towards its verification.

Vietnam, EU set to implement FTA in early 2018
21/09/2016

The world unites to resolve migrant crisis

(VOVworld) – The current 71st session of the UN General Assembly in New York has addressed a number of global challenges, including the migrant crisis. Political commitments have been made to resolve the matter.

The world unites to resolve migrant crisis
20/09/2016

Hai phong takes the lead in attracting foreign investment

(VOVworld) – Hai Phong ranks first among cities and provinces in Vietnam in attracting direct foreign investment (FDI) thanks to its modern infrastructure, investment incentives, and simplified administrative procedures.

Hai phong takes the lead in attracting foreign investment
20/09/2016

Nuclear issues unresolved on Korean peninsula

(VOVworld) – Pyongyang conducted its 5th and most powerful nuclear test on September 9, despite world-wide protests and UN sanctions. The latest move has heightened regional tensions and showed that measures to prevent nuclear weapon development on the Korean peninsula have been ineffective.

Nuclear issues unresolved on Korean peninsula
19/09/2016

Vietnam’s prestige after 39 years in the UN

(VOVworld)- 39 years ago, on September 20, 1977, Vietnam became a UN member. This opened a new chapter for Vietnam’s foreign policy of multi-lateralization and diversification. Over the past 4 decades, Vietnam has contributed greatly to and received strong support from the UN. As a result, its international prestige has been heightened.

Vietnam’s prestige after 39 years in the UN
18/09/2016

Syrian situation worsens one week after ceasefire

(VOVworld) – The ceasefire brokered by Russia and the US has taken effect for one week in Syria’s battle fields. But the months-long efforts by Moscow and Washington are hurt, as the situation in the Middle East country is deteriorating, particularly in Aleppo and Hama.

Syrian situation worsens one week after ceasefire
16/09/2016

Vietnam’s progress in ensuring people’s freedom of belief and religion

(VOVworld) – The draft Law on Religion and Belief is being discussed at the ongoing National Assembly Standing Committee’s third session which will run until next Thursday. The bill will be submitted to the 14th NA session for approval to create an open legal corridor for religious activities in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s progress in ensuring people’s freedom of belief and religion