Current Affairs

18/01/2016

Sanctions lifted after Iran found in compliance on nuclear deal

(VOVworld)- US President Barack Obama has signed a decree lifting sanctions imposed on Iran for the last 20 years. According to the White House, the decision was made because Iran fulfilled requirements under a nuclear program agreement. The removal will help Iran open its door to the world and represents another success by President Obama in his final term.

Sanctions lifted after Iran found in compliance on nuclear deal
18/01/2016

Vietnam aims to ensure top national interests in international cooperation

(VOVworld)- In the draft documents of the 12th National Party Congress, the Communist Party of Vietnam stresses the importance of ensuring top national interests on the basis of international law, equality and mutual benefit. This is a lesson Vietnam learned from its 30 years of renovation is finding still relevant. VOV reviews Vietnam’s diplomatic achievements in the last five years.

Vietnam aims to ensure top national interests in international cooperation
18/01/2016

Terrorism expands to Asia

(VOVworld) – A number of terror attacks took place during the first month of 2016. Terrorism has expanded to Asia, prompting Asian countries to tighten security and contribute more to the global fight against terrorism.

Terrorism expands to Asia
15/01/2016

People’s trust in the Party’s leadership

(VOVworld) – The 12th National Party Congress will open on January 20, 2016. Prior to the Congress, Party members and people nationwide expect that the Communist Party of Vietnam will continue to increase transparency, promote national unity and socialist democracy, comprehensively push forward the renewal, and strive for national construction and defense.

People’s trust in the Party’s leadership
14/01/2016

Promoting e-book market in Vietnam

(VOVworld)- With a market of more than 40 million regular internet users including 22 million smart phone users, Vietnam has a lot of opportunities to develop the e-book market. But since it was first launched 5 years ago, the e-book market has remained stagnant.

Promoting e-book market in Vietnam
14/01/2016

US President’s State of the Union address favors Democratic candidates

(VOVworld)- US President Barak Obama’s final State of the Union address on Tuesday highlighted achievements during his terms of office and challenges that the US is facing. He took the occasion to create favorable conditions for the Democratic Party in the upcoming US Presidential election.

US President’s State of the Union address favors Democratic candidates
13/01/2016

Britain seeks compromise for EU reform

(VOVworld) – British Prime Minister David Cameron has enhanced diplomatic efforts to gain support for the UK’s EU reform proposal at a summit in February. It will impact a referendum next year on whether or not the UK should stay in the EU.

Britain seeks compromise for EU reform
13/01/2016

Renewal – a highlight in CPV's leadership

(VOVworld) – The international community has acknowledged Vietnam’s successful renewal over the past 30 years, which was initiated at the 6th National Party Congress in 1986. While affirming its achievements in renewal, the Communist Party of Vietnam is determined to comprehensively and synchronously push forward the renewal process in the future.

Renewal – a highlight in CPV's leadership
12/01/2016

Preparations for 12th National Party Congress

(VOVworld) – The 14th meeting of the 11th Party Central Committee is discussing final preparations for the 12th National Party Congress, scheduled for January 20 to January 28.

Preparations for 12th National Party Congress
12/01/2016

Unstable global securities market

(VOVworld) – Instabilities in the Chinese securities market and escalating tension in the Middle East have affected the global stock market.

Unstable global securities market