Middle East review: Gloomy situation

Middle East review: Gloomy situation

(VOVWORLD) - This year the Middle East has continued to be overshadowed by conflicts, violence, and crises. The whole region sees potential risks of instability. VOV reviews
How the Swedish celebrate Lucia Day?

How the Swedish celebrate Lucia Day?

(VOVWORLD) - The annual candlelit Lucia procession on December 13 is one of the more exotic Swedish customs, with girls and boys clad in white full-length gowns singing songs together. When the 400-year...
Vietnam, Indonesia bolster bilateral cooperation

Vietnam, Indonesia bolster bilateral cooperation

(VOVWORLD) - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and visiting Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation during talks in Hanoi on Monday
Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy in retrospect

Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy in retrospect

(VOVWORLD) - 2019 marked a milestone in Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy. It was elected a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2020-2021 term. Throughout the year, Vietnam has had a stronger...
UN chief disappointed by COP 25 results

UN chief disappointed by COP 25 results

(VOVWORLD) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Sunday that he was disappointed by the results of the 2019 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 25) in Madrid, calling it a...
Vietnam, Myanmar ties sustained

Vietnam, Myanmar ties sustained

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is on an official visit to Myanmar at the invitation of Myanmar President U Uyn Min. The visit reflects Vietnam’s respect for its...
US, China agree on phase 1 trade deal

US, China agree on phase 1 trade deal

(VOVWORLD) - US President Donald Trump announced a “phase one” trade deal with China on Friday, saying Beijing had agreed to targeted purchases of US goods and will avoid tariffs that...
EU to work for carbon neutrality by 2050

EU to work for carbon neutrality by 2050

(VOVWORLD) - European leaders reached an agreement on carbon neutrality by 2050 in the first summit for the new leaders of European institutions on Thursday, but one member state stood apart
Ukraine continues to be EU’s reliable partner

Ukraine continues to be EU’s reliable partner

(VOVWORLD) - President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed over the phone matters concerning the conflict resolution process with the President of the European Council Charles Michel, the Ukrainian president's office...