15/03/2016
Consumers’ Rights Day in Vietnam
(VOVworld) – The Prime Minister has designated March 15 as Consumers’ Right Day. This is to increase the importance of consumer protection in Vietnam’s sustainable development.
Current Affairs
14/03/2016
Self-nomination: Rights to democracy ensured in election
(VOVworld)- March 13 is the application deadline for self-nominated candidates for the 14th NA election and People’s Council election for the 2016-2021 term.
14/03/2016
Germany’s political landscape shaken
(VOVworld)- The three-year-old Alternative for Germany Party (AfD) has shaken up Germany’s political landscape with dramatic gains in regional elections in 3 states on Sunday entering the state parliament for the first time.
13/03/2016
New chapter in Cuba-EU relation
(VOVworld)- The European Union and Cuba signed an agreement Friday to normalize ties, in a deal that could clear the way for trade and political dialogue between the 28-member bloc and the Caribbean nation after more than a decade. This accord opens a new chapter in the history of relations between the two sides.
11/03/2016
Increasing the number of female deputies
(VOVworld) – The percentage of female deputies in the National Assembly is 24.4%. It’s lower in People’s Councils at all levels. Vietnam is targeting to increase the rate of female deputies to 35% in the 14th National Assembly and in People’s Councils in the 2016-2021 term.
10/03/2016
Vietnamese retailers dynamic in local market
(VOVworld)- The Vietnamese market has attracted more foreign retailers following the signing of new-generation Free Trade Agreements. The penetration of foreign retailers is posing challenges to Vietnamese enterprises.
10/03/2016
EU, Turkey address migration crisis
(VOVworld)- After negotiating for 12 hours in Brussels on March 7, EU and Turkish leaders failed to find a solution to the worst migrant crisis since World War II. They could only agree to continue the discussion for 10 more days
09/03/2016
Hanoi leads in attracting foreign direct investment
(VOVworld) – Hanoi attracted the most foreign direct investment in the first 2 months of 2016: 250 million USD, 13% of Vietnam’s total. The figure is the result of the city’s efforts to simplify administrative procedures and improve its investment environment.
09/03/2016
Who can resolve the Korean peninsula issue?
(VOVworld) – The situation on the Korean peninsula is tense, as usual, following new sanctions against North Korea in response to its recent nuclear test and missile launch. Anh Huyen comments on the sanctions and possible ways to ease the tension.
08/03/2016
New chapter in relations between Vietnam and Tanzania, Mozambique, and Iran
(VOVworld) – President Truong Tan Sang will pay state visits to Tanzania, Mozambique, and Iran from March 9 to March 15. His visits are expected to open a new chapter in Vietnam’s relations with these countries.
