10/06/2016
A democratic, lawful election
(VOVworld)- Final results of the election for the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils have been announced. The May 22 election was assessed as democratic and lawful.
Current Affairs
09/06/2016
Islamic pilgrimage, new tension in Iran-Saudi Arabia relations
(VOVworld) – Differences over the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca have once again increased tensions in Iran-Saudi Arabia relations. Iran has recently announced that Iranians will not take part in this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, which begins in June.
09/06/2016
Vietnamese football fans await Euro 2016
(VOVworld) – Vietnamese football fans are anxiously waiting for the 2016 European Football Championship, which will open in France on June 10.
08/06/2016
DOC in resolving East Sea tensions
(VOVworld) – The 12th ASEAN-China senior officials’ meeting on the implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) will take place in Vietnam’s Ha Long City on June 9. The routine meeting aims to foster the implementation of the DOC and the building of a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC). At present DOC remains the most important legally-binding document between ASEAN and China in resolving security challenges in the East Sea.
08/06/2016
Muslims begin the holy month of Ramadan
(VOVworld) – About 1.6 billion Muslims around the world, about 22% of the world’s population, observe the holy month of Ramadan, a time of intense prayer, dawn-to-dusk fasting, and good deeds. Many peace initiatives have been raised in war zones in the month of Ramadan.
07/06/2016
Countries oppose East Sea militarization at Shangri-La Dialogue
(VOVworld)- The East Sea topped the agenda of an annual security forum of Asian and Western officials, the Shangri-La Dialogue from June 3 to June 5 in Singapore. The international community repeated their objections to China’s build-up and militarization of the East Sea and stressed the need to maintain freedom of sea and air navigation and to settle disputes by peaceful means that respect international law.
07/06/2016
Vietnam works with international community to protect wildlife
(VOVworld)- Vietnam has renewed efforts in response to World Environment Day June 5th “Go Wild for Life”. Activities, launched on June 4th to encourage the general public to protect the endangered wildlife, will run until the end of July .
06/06/2016
Life-long allowance rejected in Switzerland
(VOVworld) – In a referendum on June 5, approximately 80% of Swiss voters rejected the idea of the state providing a life-long allowance. Opponents of the idea say such an allowance will increase taxes and discourage people from working. Finland is considering a similar plan.
06/06/2016
Vietnam delivers a message of peace at Shangri-La 2016
(VOVworld)- The 15th Shangri-La Dialogue has ended in Singapore amidst numerous security challenges and reduction of strategic trust between nations. At the event, Vietnam participated in several discussions to stress the importance of peace, national interests and responsibility in creating peace.
06/06/2016
Japan postpones sales tax until 2019
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has decided to delay sales tax increase until 2019 for the 2nd time in the context of Japan’s economy struggling to recover. The decision is expected to boost consumption while pressurizing public debt burden.
