Current Affairs

17/05/2016

Citizen reception improved ahead of election

(VOVworld)- Hectic preparations for the elections of the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils are underway in citizen reception offices all over Vietnam. Efforts are being made to settle complaints and petitions and educate the citizens on their right to vote.

Citizen reception improved ahead of election
16/05/2016

Vietnam promotes ASEAN-Russia dialogue

(VOVworld) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is leading a senior Vietnamese delegation to attend a commemorative summit in Russia marking the 20th anniversary of the ASEAN-Russia dialogue relationship. The visit is a demonstration of Vietnam valuing its relations with Russia and ASEAN-Russia relations and the role of bilateral and multilateral forums in the new global context.

Vietnam promotes ASEAN-Russia dialogue
16/05/2016

Global anti-corruption fight

(VOVOworld) - The first global anti-corruption summit in London has initiated several measures to combat corruption. These chime with global leader’s determination in the fight but implementation is not easy.

Global anti-corruption fight
12/05/2016

Brazil’s political turmoil and economic recession

(VOVworld) - Brazil's Senate is debating whether President Dilma Rousseff should face a full impeachment trial on charges of illegally manipulating finances to hide a growing public deficit ahead of her re-election in 2014. If a majority votes in favour, Ms Rousseff will be automatically suspended from office. VOV comments on Brazil’s worst political crisis in recent history and its potential impact on Brazil’s economy.

Brazil’s political turmoil and economic recession
11/05/2016

Competent candidates should be elected

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s election of deputies to the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2016-2021 term will be held on May 22. Vietnamese voters will have the opportunity to elect the most competent candidates, who are also morally sound, to represent their needs and aspirations.

Competent candidates should be elected
11/05/2016

Problems for EU-Turkey deal

(VOVworld) – Turkish Prime Minister Ahmed Davutoglu said he will resign after a meeting of the Justice and Development Party on May 22. His resignation will make implementing the EU-Turkey deal reached on March 18 more difficult.

Problems for EU-Turkey deal
10/05/2016

Europe Days 2016: Diversity and inclusion

(VOVworld)- The first events of Europe Days 2016 are underway in Hanoi. The month-long program of culture, arts, sports, science and technology activities brings Vietnamese audiences closer to European people, culture and lifestyles.

Europe Days 2016: Diversity and inclusion