Current Affairs

15/09/2016

EU sets new priorities for development

(VOVworld) – The EU summit in Bratislava, Slovakia, on September 16 will be an opportunity for the bloc to show its internal unity and identify its new orientation after the UK’s departure. Many scenarios for the summit have been prepared and it won’t be an easy task to reach consensus on the EU’s new development path.

EU sets new priorities for development
15/09/2016

Autumn Book Festival nurtures reading habit

(VOVworld) – This year’s annual Autumn Book Festival displayed thousands of book titles from 70 publishing houses and book companies. Besides selling books, the festival had many interesting activities to inspire the reading habit in children and young people.

Autumn Book Festival nurtures reading habit
14/09/2016

Law on Associations promotes basic human rights

(VOVworld) – At its 3rd session from September 12 to September 22, the 14th National Assembly Standing Committee discusses the Law on Associations before submitting it to the National Assembly for approval. The draft Law on Associations demonstrates that the State protects its citizens’ right to organize associations.

Law on Associations promotes basic human rights
14/09/2016

ASEAN-China economic cooperation prospect

(VOVworld) – ASEAN and China are finding new opportunities to boost economic, trade, and investment cooperation. In addition to signed cooperative deals, the establishment of the ASEAN Community and new agreements will create changes for their businesses.

ASEAN-China economic cooperation prospect
13/09/2016

Implementing Syria’s ceasefire deal: a tough task

(VOVworld) – The ceasefire agreement brokered by the US and Russia took effect at 7pm on September 12, coinciding with the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. Some observers see this as a golden opportunity to end 5 years of violence in Syria, but most doubt the ceasefire will last.

Implementing Syria’s ceasefire deal: a tough task
13/09/2016

Mid-Autumn festival and taking care of children

(VOVworld) – In Vietnam the Mid-Autumn festival on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month is a festival for children. On this occasion, families, organizations, agencies, and communities show their love and care for the younger generation.

Mid-Autumn festival and taking care of children
12/09/2016

US security 15 years after Sep 11 attacks

(VOVworld) – The US has commemorated the 15th anniversary of the bloodiest terrorist attacks in its history on September 11, 2001, which claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people.

US security 15 years after Sep 11 attacks
12/09/2016

Security tightened during Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca

(VOVworld) – Major rituals of the Haji, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, are underway at the Grand Mosque. During the six-day Haji, which began on September 10, security is tightened to prevent the recurrence of last year’s stampede.

Security tightened during Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca
09/09/2016

Vietnam participates in UN peace-keeping missions

(VOVworld) - In two years, Vietnam has sent 12 officers to the UN’s peace-keeping missions, including three to South Sudan and two to the Central African Republic. Vietnam has proven its pro-active international integration through its commitments and actions, helping to enhance Vietnam’s position on the international arena.

Vietnam participates in UN peace-keeping missions