13th National Assembly’s last meeting begins

13th National Assembly’s last meeting begins

(VOVworld) - The 13th National Assembly (NA) convened its 11th meeting – the last one – in Hanoi on Monday. Attending the opening ceremony were leaders and former leaders of the State and the...
Lavrov, Kerry hail progress in Syrian ceasefire

Lavrov, Kerry hail progress in Syrian ceasefire

(VOVworld) – The Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US State Secretary John Kerry had a phone conversation on Sunday, praising the "real progress" in ensuring a cessation of hostilities in...
Afghanistan’s security is worsening

Afghanistan’s security is worsening

(VOVworld) - President Barack Obama's nominee to be the next U.S. commander in Afghanistan said on Thursday the security situation in the war-torn country was deteriorating and assured...
Ukraine: OSCE SMM observers shot at

Ukraine: OSCE SMM observers shot at

(VOVworld) - A vehicle of the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) was damaged by small-arms fire on Saturday in eastern Ukraine...
Renewal – a highlight in CPV's leadership

Renewal – a highlight in CPV's leadership

(VOVworld) – The international community has acknowledged Vietnam’s successful renewal over the past 30 years, which was initiated at the 6th National Party Congress in 1986. While affirming its achievements in...
71st National Congress of Public Security Forces

71st National Congress of Public Security Forces

(VOVworld) – President Truong Tan Sang has asked the Public Security Forces to keep update and make accurate assessments of the domestic and global situations to timely provide consultations for the Party and...
Western weapons fall in the hands of IS

Western weapons fall in the hands of IS

(VOVworld) – On Tuesday, Amnesty International released a report which found that the Islamic State has built a substantial arsenal, including US-made weapons obtained from the Iraqi army and Syrian...
Can Tho looks for investment from France

Can Tho looks for investment from France

(VOVworld) - The potential and strengths of Can Tho and other localities in the Mekong Delta region were introduced to French businesses at a trade promotion conference held in Paris on...
Chinese Yuan granted reserve-currency status

Chinese Yuan granted reserve-currency status

(VOVworld) – The International Monetary Fund has decided to include the Chinese Yuan in the Special Drawing Rights basket (SDR). The Yuan has become the 5th currency in SDR together with the US dollar,...
Israel halts diplomatic contact with EU bodies

Israel halts diplomatic contact with EU bodies

(VOVworld) - Israel has suspended contacts with the European Union (EU) bodies involved in the peace process with the Palestinians following a requirement by the EU’s that goods from settlements...