Vietnam progresses in gender equality

Vietnam progresses in gender equality

(VOVworld)- Vietnam has made remarkable progress in addressing gender disparity in education, employment and healthcare. United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam, Bruce Campbell, was speaking today/Monday in Hanoi at the...
Human rights differences should be candidly discussed

Human rights differences should be candidly discussed

(VOVworld) On Wednesday the US House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs approved the so-called Vietnam Human Rights Bill, which provides inaccurate and biased information about human rights in Vietnam...
Kovaleskaya awards are presented

Kovaleskaya awards are presented

(VOVworld) – The Vietnam Women’s Union today/ on Saturday conferred the Kovaleskaya Award to two Vietnamese scientists for their great contributions to science. Speaking at the award ceremony, Chairman of...
Green growth – Opportunities for Vietnam

Green growth – Opportunities for Vietnam

(VOVworld) The Prime Minister has asked ministries and relevant agencies to contribute additional opinions to complete by June a green growth strategy framework until 2020, with a vision to 2050. Consequently,...
Donors urge Greece to accept bailout requirements

Donors urge Greece to accept bailout requirements

(VOVworld) The negotiation between Greece and representatives of the international donors – the European Commission, the European Central Bank, and the International Monetary Fund - hit an impasse

Party leader calls for more effective diplomatic activities

Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong has highlighted Vietnamese diplomacy’s important role in expanding relations with other countries and world’s leading international organizations. At the 27th diplomatic conference in Hanoi on Monday, the Party leader praised the diplomatic sector’s contribution to national development, maintaining national sovereignty...
Yemeni government sworn in

Yemeni government sworn in

A national unity government was sworn in Saturday in Yemen, paving the way for 3 months of power transfer until a new election
NA Chairman joines Vietnam-UK Business Forum

NA Chairman joines Vietnam-UK Business Forum

Addressing the forum which gathered 300 business representatives, Chairman Hung said Vietnam will accelerate the development of market economy to ensure equal competition and administrative reform for businesses
Yemen names new interim Prime Minister

Yemen names new interim Prime Minister

Senior opposition figure Mohammed Basindwa has been named as Yemen’s interim prime minister ahead of planned elections in February, according to state TV. The appointment was made by the country’s...