Vietnam works to protect religious freedom

Vietnam works to protect religious freedom

(VOVworld) - Heiner Beilefeldt, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion and belief, presented to the 28th session of the UN Human Rights Council the main findings of his visit to Vietnam from July...
Vietnam’s initiatives welcomed at ADMM-9

Vietnam’s initiatives welcomed at ADMM-9

(VOVworld) – Vietnam contributed several initiatives to the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM-9), towards building an ASEAN Political-Security Community. Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh told a press conference following the...
Vietnam-Australia joint statement

Vietnam-Australia joint statement

(VOVworld) – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung visited Australia from March 16 to 18. During talks on Wednesday, Prime Minister Dung and Prime Minister Tony Abbott discussed many important issues including trade, investment, education,...
Russia and Ukraine to hold new gas talks

Russia and Ukraine to hold new gas talks

(VOVworld) - A fresh round of talks brokered by the European Union with the aim of settling a gas dispute between Moscow and Kiev is scheduled to take place in Brussels on...
Gia Lai commemorates 40 years of liberation

Gia Lai commemorates 40 years of liberation

(VOVworld) – On Tuesday, revolutionary veterans, provincial leaders, and representatives of departments, agencies, and the armed forces in Gia Lai province burned incense and paid tribute to martyrs to mark...
ASEAN declaration reinforces maintaining community

ASEAN declaration reinforces maintaining community

(VOVworld) - The 9th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM-9) concluded Monday with a joint declaration issued by all members reaffirming their commitment to closer defense cooperation in ASEAN and with...
Iran and P5+1 accelerate talks

Iran and P5+1 accelerate talks

(VOVworld) – The P5+1 group and Iran resumed nuclear talks in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Sunday in a hope to clinch a framework agreement on Iran’s nuclear program as the March...
UN calls for solutions to Syrian conflict

UN calls for solutions to Syrian conflict

(VOVworld) - World leaders must put their differences aside and work to bring about meaningful change in Syria, where the country’s ongoing brutal conflict is preparing to enter its fifth year...
2015 Earth Hour campaign launched

2015 Earth Hour campaign launched

(VOVworld) - The “2015 Earth Hour Campaign” was launched on Saturday in Ho Chi Minh City on a theme message: “time for green actions”
P5+1 consider to lift sanctions on Iran

P5+1 consider to lift sanctions on Iran

(VOVworld)- Iran and the P5+1 group, consisting of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (Russia, China, France, Britain, and the US) plus Germany, have been discussing...
Most Americans favour lifting embargo on Cuba

Most Americans favour lifting embargo on Cuba

(VOVworld) – A new national poll shows that most American voters support expanding trade, travel, and diplomatic relations with Havana and would like to see an end to the 50-year...
Spring arrives in Long An’s new rural areas

Spring arrives in Long An’s new rural areas

(VOVworld) – Visiting Long An province’s new rural communes this spring, you’ll hear stories about upgraded infrastructure, newly-paved roads, and higher incomes for local people thanks to...