Two earthquakes in Iran kill 250

Two earthquakes in Iran kill 250

(VOVworld)- Two powerful earthquakes killed 250 people and injured around 1,800 in northwest Iran, where rescue workers frantically combed the rubble of dozens of villages throughout the night and...
Japanese Prime Minister to dissolve lower house

Japanese Prime Minister to dissolve lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda said Wednesday he is ready to dissolve the parliament’s lower house shortly for a general election in exchange for opposition support for the passage...
Letter Box 01st August 2012

Letter Box 01st August 2012

This week, we‘d like to begin with Fumito Hokamura of Japan, who has frequently sent us letters showing his devotion to our programs. Also he has asked a lot of...
Syrian crisis escalates to armed conflict

Syrian crisis escalates to armed conflict

Russia changed the status of the situation in Syria from “complicated” to “emergency or armed conflict”. The change means Russia officially recognizes that Syria has plunged into a civil war
Boosting growth and curbing inflation

Boosting growth and curbing inflation

(VOVworld) The government monthly meeting for July spent much of the session discussing ways to achieve a sustainable and appropriate economic growth. The government hopes to maintain the growth rate...
Ethnic minority’s human rights protected

Ethnic minority’s human rights protected

(VOVworld) - The Party and State of Vietnam have always considered ethnic minority policies a significant strategic issue and have adopted a number of policies to ensure human rights for ethnic people...
Vietnam – Latin America: Potential energy partners

Vietnam – Latin America: Potential energy partners

(VOVworld) - Vietnam now considers energy a spearhead economic sector in realizing its Millennium Development Goals, industrialization, and modernization, and Latin America is seen as a potential region for energy development. A...