(VOVworld) – The Japanese government has made pubic its 2015 defense white paper discussing covering its concerns over a worsening security situation outside Japan. The paper directly mentions the building of artificial islands in the East Sea and prospect to explore oil and gas in the East China Sea, calling it a threat to regional security. The paper immediately drew a backlash from China, darkening the mood in northeast Asia.
(VOVworld) – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung’s visit to Thailand is an important event in bilateral relations. The visit aims to boost the Vietnam-Thailand Strategic Partnership in all sectors, particularly politics, security, national defense, economics, trade, investment, and labor.
(VOVworld)- July 20 turned a page in the US-Cuba relationship. After 54 years Cuba reopened its embassy in Washington. In Havana, a bronze board that read “US Interests Section” was removed and replaced with one that said “US Embassy”.
(VOVworld) – The global economy has been recovering but risks remain. In that context, Vietnam’s economy has also grown, but positive signs have been counterbalanced by potential challenges. The World Bank released on Monday an updated report on Vietnam’s economic growth in the first half of 2015.
(VOVworld) – On July 20, 1954, the Geneva Accord was signed in Geneva, Switzerland, under which France and other world powers for the first time recognized the independence and territorial integrity of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. This resulted from a staunch diplomatic struggle by the delegation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam to protect national interests.
(VOVworld) – Agreements between Vietnam and the US during the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s US visit will generate momentum for concluding the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiation.
(VOVworld) – On Wednesday Greece’s parliament approved by a vote of 229 to 64 a bill on austerity measures requested by creditors in exchange for a new bailout package worth 86 billion euros. Meanwhile, the other Eurozone countries began begun considering the details of a third bailout package. Greece has temporarily postponed an exit from the Eurozone but will it really be able to rebound?
(VOVworld) – After 11 years of negotiation, Iran and world powers finally reached a comprehensive deal on Iran’s nuclear program. It’s a great policy success for both US President Barack Obama and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. The historic accord is expected to change the situation in the Middle East.
(VOVworld) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Nguyen Phu Trong concluded an official visit to the US at the invitation of the administration of President Barack Obama. With the spirit of rising above the past, overcoming differences, promoting shared similarities, and heading towards the future, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit to the US is of historical significance in broadening bilateral ties.
(VOVworld) - The 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations is a critical moment for Vietnam and the US to reflect upon the past and look forward to a better future for both countries as well as for peace, cooperation and development in Asia-Pacific and the world at large.
