Current Affairs

25/08/2016

Russia strengthens its influence in the Middle East

(VOVworld) – Russia’s influence in the Middle East has grown, thanks to recent diplomatic and military activities. Analysts say Moscow has made gains in reinforcing its voice and status in the Middle East, where many countries have close relations with the West.

Russia strengthens its influence in the Middle East
25/08/2016

Vietnam aims to have 1 million enterprises by 2020

(VOVworld) – Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has committed to create a favorable business environment for enterprises and build a government that serves the business community. He made the remarks in Ho Chi Minh City at the signing ceremony on facilitating business environment for enterprises between the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and 32 provinces in the south and central regions on August 24.

Vietnam aims to have 1 million enterprises by 2020
24/08/2016

Controversy over burkini ban in Europe

(VOVworld)- Since August, a number of cities in France have banned women from wearing a body-covering Muslim swimsuit known as burkini at beaches and public swimming pools.

Controversy over burkini ban in Europe
24/08/2016

Persistently, resolutely protecting national sovereignty by peaceful measures

(VOVworld) – Aside from establishing diplomatic relations with foreign countries, the diplomatic sector plays an important role in protecting the independence, sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the country and ensuring a peaceful and stable environment for national growth. Vietnam’s foreign policy has been stated in documents of the 12th National Party Congress and reaffirmed at the ongoing 29th Diplomatic Conference in Hanoi.

Persistently, resolutely protecting national sovereignty by peaceful measures
24/08/2016

Improving external affairs for development and integration

(VOVworld) – The recent 18th national conference on external affairs has worked out ways to improve external affairs work at the local level to improve national development and economic integration. This event is part of the ongoing 29th Diplomatic Conference.

Improving external affairs for development and integration
23/08/2016

Differences obstruct Japan-China-South Korea Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

(VOVworld) – According to Japan’s Foreign Ministry, the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting between Japan, China, and South Korea will open on August 24, in Tokyo. This will be the first Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in 5 years to settle pending issues between the Northeast Asian nations. But a shadow has been cast over the event by recent negative moves by parties involved.

Differences obstruct Japan-China-South Korea Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
22/08/2016

Reforming external relations work to serve national development

(VOVworld)- The 29th Diplomatic Conference opens in Hanoi on Monday. Taking place after the 12th National Party Congress and amidst opportunities and challenges at home and abroad, the conference will discuss ways to reform external relation activities to serve national construction and defense.

Reforming external relations work to serve national development
22/08/2016

Increased tension on the Korean Peninsula

(VOVworld)- The Korean Peninsula has once again drawn the international community’s attention following recent developments in North Korea and a number of other countries. These developments have heightened tension on the Korean Peninsula.

Increased tension on the Korean Peninsula
21/08/2016

Russia ready for humanitarian ceasefire in Syria

(VOVworld) - Russia is ready to activate a 2-day humanitarian ceasefire in Syria every week beginning from this week. The truce is expected to help millions of Syrians suffered from war.

Russia ready for humanitarian ceasefire in Syria
19/08/2016

Great national unity during the August Revolution – lessons for today

(VOVworld) – The key to resounding success of the August Revolution on 19 August 1945 was that it gathered people from all walks of life, creating a great entire national unity under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The lesson remains valid today at a time when Vietnam is speeding up its international integration.

Great national unity during the August Revolution – lessons for today