Current Affairs

29/03/2016

Turning point in anti-IS fight in Syria

(VOVworld) – The Syrian army’s recent victories on the ground have created a turning point in the war against IS in Syria. Government forces have retaken a number of key areas and killed a number of rebel leaders, significantly changing the situation in Syria since Russia launched its military intervention there.

Turning point in anti-IS fight in Syria
28/03/2016

Belgium tense following terror attacks

(VOVworld)- Belgium and Europe in general are now tense following 3 terrorist bombings on March 22 at Zaventem airport and Maelbeek metro station in Brussels. 31 people died and 300 were injured in those attacks.

Belgium tense following terror attacks
28/03/2016

13th National Assembly reformed

(VOVworld)- The last session of the 13th National Assembly is taking place in Hanoi. Activities of the 13th NA, which is considered one of dynamism and reform, have contributed to national construction and defense and international integration.

13th National Assembly reformed
24/03/2016

EU facing threat of holy war

(VOVworld) - Three bomb attacks in Brussels this week made tragically real the threat from a new generation of IS (Islamic State) jihadist extremism. The IS has claimed responsibility for the Brussels attacks and warned of “dark days” ahead if the West retaliates.

EU facing threat of holy war
23/03/2016

Terrorist threats in Europe

(VOVworld) – People in Belgium and across Europe were stunned by terrorist attacks, which hit Brussels on Tuesday. Although disaster scenarios had been prepared, Belgian and European leaders failed to prevent the terrorist attacks from occurring.

Terrorist threats in Europe
23/03/2016

Fulfilling important prerequisites for the next tenure

(VOVworld)- Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung reported on the government’s performance and his own during the 2011 – 2016 term to the National Assembly deputies at the ongoing last meeting of the 13th parliament on March 22.

Fulfilling important prerequisites for the next tenure
22/03/2016

New step in US-Cuba relations

(VOVworld) – US President Barack Obama’s historic visit to Cuba this week creates new hope for ending half a century of hostilities between the two countries. It is also expected to reset US policy on Cuba.

New step in US-Cuba relations