New Palestinian PM sworn in

New Palestinian PM sworn in

(VOVWORLD) - New Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh and his cabinet members were sworn in on Saturday before President Mahmoud Abbas at his headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah...
Vietnam makes progress in landmine clearance

Vietnam makes progress in landmine clearance

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam will mark International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on Thursday. Over the years, Vietnam has worked to repair the damage caused by mines and...
Police urged to promptly wrap up major cases

Police urged to promptly wrap up major cases

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the police force to streamline its organization, further improve the qualification of its personnel, and swiftly conclude investigations of major cases
Ukraine announces new sanctions against Russia

Ukraine announces new sanctions against Russia

(VOVWORLD) - Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Wednesday signed a decree broadening sanctions against Russian companies and citizens to include the aluminium and energy producer En+ Group and several other Russian firms
Systematic measures to prevent African swine fever

Systematic measures to prevent African swine fever

(VOVWORLD) - Localities want the government to support the culling of sick pigs, strengthen preventive measures, and control the transportation of animals and pork products. The requests were made during a...
Russia officially suspends INF Treaty

Russia officially suspends INF Treaty

(VOVWORLD) - Russia's President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree suspending Moscow's participation in the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF)
NA Standing Committee concludes 29th meeting

NA Standing Committee concludes 29th meeting

(VOVWORLD) - NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said at the closing ceremony of the Assembly Standing Committee’s 29th session on Tuesday that lawmakers discussed important issues and made important...
Fight against corruption strengthened

Fight against corruption strengthened

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is determined to fight corruption, said Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong at meetings with voters after the National Assembly’s year-end meeting. The...