(VOVworld) – On June 27 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sent an apology to Russian officials 6 months after the Turkish army shot down a Russian plane near the Turkey-Syria border. The decision is believed to stem from the pressure of economic sanctions, a change in Turkey’s diplomatic policy, and terrorist threats. It was also quite surprising because Ankara had repeatedly refused to apologize at Moscow’s request.
(VOVworld) – The UK leaving the EU has greatly impacted the world economy. The EU is currently Vietnam’s second biggest export market with an annual turnover of 30 billion USD. It is also one of Vietnam’s biggest investors and partners. Economists say Brexit could have a significant impact on Vietnam’s economy but in the long term it could open opportunities for the domestic market. They recommended that Vietnam make prompt policy adjustments to stabilize the economy.
(VOVworld) – Climate change has negatively impacted the Mekong Delta, a region that contributes 15% of Vietnam’s GDP. A forum named “Prosperous and Climate Resilient Mekong Delta" was convened on June 27 to call for international support for the Mekong Delta to overcome sea level rise and other climate change challenges. The participants suggested Mekong Delta provinces improve regional connection for a resilient development.
(VOVworld) – After Britons voted to leave the EU on June 23, Brexit, the UK’s economy has been facing negative impacts. Economists predict that the UK would enter a recession in the near future.
(VOVworld) – The European Union (EU) holds an extraordinary meeting in Brussels on Tuesday to approve a resolution on procedures of UK’s departure. Taking place ahead of the EU summit, the extraordinary meeting will discuss steps needed to prevent the organization from crisis.
(VOVworld) – Today marks the 15th anniversary of the Vietnam Family Day on June 28. This is an opportunity to cherish family’s traditional values, and to share experience on building happy families during Vietnam’s international integration process.
(VOVworld)- The National Assembly Committee for Social Affairs convened a workshop in Hanoi this week to discuss laws and policies on social equality and progress. The workshop highlighted the Committee’s important contributions to Vietnam’s legislations. Thu Hoa reports.
(VOVworld)- After the UK voted to leave the EU in a referendum, its political arena has become more divided with parties struggling to increase their influence and EU leaders urging the UK to leave as soon as possible. Britons are collecting more signatures to call for second referendum.
(VOVworld) – After the UK voted to leave the EU, some EU member countries expressed their intent to break with the organization. EU leaders have called for efforts to avoid a domino effect.
(VOVworld)- UK voters have chosen to leave the European Union in a historic referendum on Thursday with a narrow win for pro-Brexit campaigners. Regional and global financial markets have seen strong fluctuations. The leave votes may lead to unpredicted consequences that analysts say reshape Europe in the near future.
