Current Affairs

26/05/2016

Vietnam, US commit to future outlook

(VOVworld) – US President Barack Obama concluded an official visit to Vietnam on May 25. The visit opened a new chapter in bilateral cooperation, particularly in politics, defense, security, education, and training.

Vietnam, US commit to future outlook
26/05/2016

G7 summit addresses new challenges

(VOVworld) – G7 leaders met in Japan on Thursday to discuss coordinated actions to stimulate global growth, fight terrorism, and ensure maritime security. The 42nd G7 summit involves leaders from Britain, Canada, Germany, the US, Japan, France, and Italy.

G7 summit addresses new challenges
25/05/2016

Vietnam’s contributions to global issues

(VOVworld) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will visit Japan from May 26-28 to attend the expanded G7 summit in Mie, Japan. As one of the 7 Asia-Pacific countries invited to the G7 summit, Vietnam’s status has been acknowledged.

Vietnam’s contributions to global issues
25/05/2016

New effort for Middle East peace process

(VOVworld) – The Middle East peace process has been at a standstill since the US’ peace initiative failed in April, 2014. Israel has continued its military activities and illegal construction of settlements and walls in the West Bank, and tightened its blockade of the Gaza Strip. All these activities have had a devastating effect on Palestinian lives. Diplomatic efforts have resumed prior to a peace conference scheduled to take place in Paris on June 3.

New effort for Middle East peace process
24/05/2016

Vietnam-US economic prospects

(VOVworld)- US President Barack Obama is on an official visit to Vietnam, demonstrating closer ties between the two countries. VOV’s editor reviews developments in Vietnam-US economic, trade and investment relations over the past 20 years and looks at future prospects.

Vietnam-US economic prospects
23/05/2016

Boosting Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership

(VOVworld)- On Monday, US President Barack Obama began a 3-day official visit to Vietnam. This is the third visit by a US President to Vietnam since the two countries normalized their ties in 1995, and Obama’s first visit.

Boosting Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership
23/05/2016

Bright spot in Obama’s foreign policy legacy

(VOVworld)- President Barack Obama will leave the White House in several months, concluding his 8-year term. Observers say there are many bright spots in his legacy and Mr. Obama should be proud of what he did in foreign policy.

Bright spot in Obama’s foreign policy legacy