Current Affairs

17/06/2016

Significance of the President’s trip to Laos and Cambodia

(VOVworld)- On June 16, President Tran Dai Quang and his wife concluded a 5-day state visit to Laos and Cambodia. This was Mr. Quang’s first overseas trip as President of Vietnam and its results are important to the special strategic friendship between Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Significance of the President’s trip to Laos and Cambodia
16/06/2016

Britain before Brexit referendum

(VOVworld) – In a referendum on June 23 British voters will decide if the UK will stay in or leave the EU. Recent public polls show that Brexit supporters slightly outnumber opponents. British and EU officials have tried to make British voters aware of the advantages and disadvantages of a Brexit.

Britain before Brexit referendum
15/06/2016

Maritime cooperation opportunities

(VOVworld) – The ocean covers two thirds of the earth and countries have benefited a lot from the ocean. It’s necessary for countries to cooperate in using and exploiting marine resources. Enhancing cooperation to ensure maritime security and creating a stable environment for prosperity is the responsibility of all coastal countries. Huyen Nga analyses opportunities for maritime cooperation:

Maritime cooperation opportunities
15/06/2016

France tightens security to address hooligan fights at Euro 2016

(VOVworld) – Hooligan fights have occurred at Euro 2016 despite tightened security to prevent terrorist attacks. French authorities have reinforced measures to prevent further clashes between football fans although the tournament has gone only one third of its way.

France tightens security to address hooligan fights at Euro 2016
14/06/2016

Another bloody shooting in the US

(VOVworld)- The US suffered its worst mass shooting since the September 11 terror attacks. The guns used in the massacre were purchased legally. Alarms are once again being raised that gun control in the US will diminish American freedom.

Another bloody shooting in the US
14/06/2016

Creating favourable conditions for lychee exporters

(VOVworld)- Vietnam’s major lychee cultivation areas in Bac Giang, Hai Duong and Hung Yen produce an estimated 180,000 tons of lychees each year. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and local administrations are working to provide maximum assistance to lychee exporters.

Creating favourable conditions for lychee exporters
13/06/2016

Election results reflect voters’ aspirations

(VOVworld)- The elections of deputies to the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2016-2021 term were successful with voter turnout of 99.35% and a higher number of deputies holding BA or post-graduate certificates. The election results reflect voters’ aspirations and choices.

Election results reflect voters’ aspirations
13/06/2016

Joint efforts to prevent child labor abuse

(VOVworld)- “Ending child labor in supply chains” is the focus on this year’s World Day against child labor which falls on June 12. In the context of globalization, supply chains have become more complicated. World Day Against Child Labor calls on everyone to join efforts to prevent child labor abuse in supply chains.

Joint efforts to prevent child labor abuse
13/06/2016

UN High-level meeting on ending AIDS

(VOVworld) – The UN High-level Meeting on Ending AIDS held in New York last week discussed important measures to wipe out the epidemic throughout the world. These measures are considered a turning point in the global effort to eliminate AIDS by 2030.

UN High-level meeting on ending AIDS