Current Affairs

19/10/2015

An objective view of Vietnam’s religion is needed

(VOVworld)- The US Department of State’s 2014 Report on International Religious Freedom released on October 14th quoted misinformation that Vietnam limits freedom of religion and belief. It advised the US government to list Vietnam as a Country of Particular Concern in regard to religious freedom. The report isn’t objective and runs counter to the development of Vietnam- US ties.

An objective view of Vietnam’s religion is needed
15/10/2015

Delivering ammunition is not the best way to defeat IS

(VOVworld)- On Monday, US military C-17 cargo planes dropped pallets arms ammunition and other items like hand grenades in Hasakah province in northern Syria to a coalition of rebel groups vetted by the US, known as the Syrian Arab Coalition.

Delivering ammunition is not the best way to defeat IS
14/10/2015

High GDP growth – positive economic sign

(VOVworld) – Over the past 9 months Vietnam’s GDP growth rate was 6.5%, the highest rate in recent years. This shows that Vietnam’s economy has maintained its momentum.

High GDP growth – positive economic sign
13/10/2015

India strengthens its multi-dimensional foreign policy

(VOVworld) - Indian President Pranab Mukherjee has begun official visits to Jordan, Palestine and Israel. Through the visits, India hopes to strengthen its relationship with these countries and increase its influence in the region.

India strengthens its multi-dimensional foreign policy
12/10/2015

Strengthen public trust to enhance socio-economic development and Party building

(VOVworld)- In his closing speech at the 12th meeting of the 11th Party Central Committee, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong said the meeting will contribute to fulfilling this year’s socio-economic development plan, the implementation of next year’s plan and many other major national issues. Today, we bring you excerpts from the Party leader’s closing remarks.

Strengthen public trust to enhance socio-economic development and Party building
08/10/2015

Party building, key task in renewal

(VOVworld) – The draft political report of the 11th Party Central Committee to be presented at the 12th National Party Congress is now available for public comment. The section on Party building has been supplemented to include tasks and solutions for Party building in coordination with national socio-economic development.

Party building, key task in renewal
07/10/2015

TPP creates opportunities for Vietnam’s economy

(VOVworld) – On October 5, after 5 years of negotiation, the 12 members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) reached a final consensus on the world’s largest free trade agreement. The historic agreement will be a cooperative model for the 21st century, opening up a prosperous future for its signatories, including Vietnam.

TPP creates opportunities for Vietnam’s economy
05/10/2015

People participate in deciding major national issues

(VOVworld)- Promoting socialist democracy and the people’s right to mastery are the highlights of the draft document of the 12th National Party Congress. Party members and the public agree on the importance of promoting democracy and ensuring the public’s participation in deciding all national issues.

People participate in deciding major national issues