UN passes sanctions against North Korea

UN passes sanctions against North Korea

The UN Security Council unanimously passed tougher sanctions Thursday against North Korea’s Thursday nuclear program, despite Pyongyang’s threats of a possible "preemptive nuclear attack

The NA Standing Committee wraps up its 15th session

The National Assembly Standing Committee wrapped up its 15th session in Hanoi on Tuesday. Deputies have commented on the government report on bond allocation by 2015 and key projects in transport, agriculture...
John Kerry’s first trip – full of ambition

John Kerry’s first trip – full of ambition

(VOVworld) – The new American Secretary of State John Kerry is on a visit to nine countries in Western Europe and the Arab world. Unlike his predecessor Hilary Clinton who chose Asia for her...
Russian communist congress

Russian communist congress

The Russian Communist Party (KPRF) held a congress devoted to its 20th anniversary yesterday/ on Saturday. About 3,000 guests, including comrades from 90 countries were participating in the gathering in Moscow. President Vladimir Putin...
Sour note in Vietnam – US relations

Sour note in Vietnam – US relations

(VOVworld) – The US city of Santa Ana, California, has adopted a resolution discouraging officials from Vietnam from visiting or passing through the city
Vietnam, US reopen adoption program

Vietnam, US reopen adoption program

(VOVworld) – A group of US senators have been in Vietnam, a part of their Asia-Pacific trip, to discuss with relevant authorities child welfare system, during which they agreed to...
ASEAN concerns over DPRK’s nuclear test

ASEAN concerns over DPRK’s nuclear test

(VOVworld/VNA) - ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh said on Tuesday that ASEAN member states have expressed their deep concerns over the effect on regional peace and stability caused by the...
EU tightens sanctions against Pyongyang

EU tightens sanctions against Pyongyang

The European Union expanded sanctions against North Korea on Monday, nearly one week after the country detonated a nuclear weapon in contravention of United Nations' resolutions. 27-member bloc agreed...
Party leader pays New Year visit to Thach That

Party leader pays New Year visit to Thach That

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong visited and extended New Year wishes to local people in Hanoi’s outlying district of Thach That on February 14, the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. Trong...