Current Affairs

21/02/2016

EU gives Britain a special status to stay in EU

(VOVworld)- David Cameron says a deal struck with EU leaders will give the UK "special status" in the EU and he will campaign with his "heart and soul" to stay in the union. The agreement was reached late on Friday after two days of talks in Brussels.

EU gives Britain a special status to stay in EU
18/02/2016

Iran takes advantage of the nuclear deal

(VOVworld) – The US and the EU removed economic sanctions against Iran after a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency said Tehran had complied with the nuclear deal signed with P5+1 last July. Iran has quickly acted to reintegrate into the global economy.

Iran takes advantage of the nuclear deal
18/02/2016

China, Iran resurrect Silk Road route

(VOVworld)- The first freight train to resurrect the ancient Silk Road route arrived in Iran from China on Monday. The two countries want to revive the trans-Asia trade route linking Asia with Europe and the Mediterranean sea.

China, Iran resurrect Silk Road route
17/02/2016

Vietnam contributes to ASEAN-US cooperation

(VOVworld) – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung recently attended the ASEAN-US summit in the US. Vietnam contributed initiatives to the summit, which bolstered the ASEAN-US strategic partnership.

Vietnam contributes to ASEAN-US cooperation
17/02/2016

Panama Canal’s strategic importance

(VOVworld) – The Panama Canal, the vital waterway connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean, is being upgraded and is scheduled to reopen on May 31. The canal has been an important international maritime trade route for the past century.

Panama Canal’s strategic importance
16/02/2016

Vietnam preparing for opportunities and challenges created by TPP

(VOVworld) – The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement was signed by Vietnam and 11 other Asia-Pacific countries on February 4 in New Zealand after 5 years of negotiations. Vietnam’s signing of the TPP is part of its effort to integrate into the world economy. Here’s the gist of an article by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on Vietnam’s preparations for opportunities and challenges the TPP will create.

Vietnam preparing for opportunities and challenges created by TPP
16/02/2016

Businesses supported in integration

(VOVworld) – Vietnam has accelerated its international economic integration by signing the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement and joining the ASEAN Economic Community. This year the Ministry of Industry and Trade hopes to increase exports 10%, continue administrative reforms, and help businesses make the most of opportunities created by free trade agreements.

Businesses supported in integration
15/02/2016

Enhancing ASEAN- US strategic partnership

(VOVworld)- Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung headed the Vietnamese high-level delegation attending the special ASEAN-US summit which opened in the Sunnylands Resort in California on Monday. The 2-day summit aims to tighten the ASEAN-US strategic partnership and map out orientations for future bilateral ties.

Enhancing ASEAN- US strategic partnership
15/02/2016

Vietnam invests in improving productivity

(VOVworld)- In the context of Vietnam’s extensive international integration in 2016, the Vietnamese government is paying special attention to improving the national competitive edge and people’s living standards. Vietnam has investment in capital, science, technology, and human resources to improve its productivity.

Vietnam invests in improving productivity
12/02/2016

AEC integrations: hopes and worries

(VOVworld) – The establishment of the ASEAN Community on December 31, 2015, was an important milestone in ASEAN’s history and Vietnam’s international integration. Anh Huyen comments on opportunities and challenges for Vietnam in the ASEAN Economic Community.

AEC integrations: hopes and worries