Greece ends its EU presidency

Greece ends its EU presidency

(VOVworld) - Greece's six-month presidency of the European Union (EU) formally came to an end Monday evening at a closing ceremony held in Athens attended by all EU members
Russia to complain to WTO regarding US sanctions

Russia to complain to WTO regarding US sanctions

(VOVworld) - Moscow intends to present a complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO) claiming ‘politically motivated’ US sanctions that target local companies are hurting Russian external trade and violate WTO rules...
Israel freezes settlement expansion plan

Israel freezes settlement expansion plan

(VOVworld) - Only 381 of 1,800 planned homes in West Bank settlements will be constructed by Israel's Civil Administration, reported the daily newspaper Ha’aretz on Thursday
Territorial sovereignty in Nguyen dynasty’s legislation

Territorial sovereignty in Nguyen dynasty’s legislation

(VOVworld)- Vietnam’s territorial sovereignty over its seas and islands was documented in royal documents and historical books from the Nguyen dynasty. Being aware of the importance of the seas and islands in terms of strategic military location...
Ireland backs closer Vietnam-EU relations

Ireland backs closer Vietnam-EU relations

(VOVworld) - Ireland supports an early ratification of the Vietnam-EU Partnership and Cooperation agreement (PCA) and conclusion of Vietnam-EU free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations this year, to facilitate Vietnamese...
Midterm Vietnam Business Forum kicks off

Midterm Vietnam Business Forum kicks off

(VOVworld) - The mid-term Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) 2014 opened in Hanoi on Thursday. The meeting focuses on socio-economic impacts of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement and the European Union...
VBF 2014 consolidates investor trust in the new context

VBF 2014 consolidates investor trust in the new context

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s negotiations for a number of free trade agreements and regional security developments have impacted Vietnam’s investment environment. The 2014 mid-term Vietnam Business Forum (VBF 2014), which...
Greece yet needs third bailout package

Greece yet needs third bailout package

(VOVworld) – Greece has not yet needed a third bailout package, according to the Greek government in an effort to calm its citizens, after German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble opened a...
US, Taliban exchange prisoners

US, Taliban exchange prisoners

(VOVworld) – US army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, a Taliban captive for nearly five years, was handed over Saturday to the US military in Afghanistan in a negotiated exchange for the release of...
IMF disburses 4.6 billion USD  in aid for Egypt

IMF disburses 4.6 billion USD in aid for Egypt

(VOVworld) - The International Monetary Fund approved the disbursement of 4.6 billion USD in aid to Greece on Friday, after a yearlong delay to ensure that Athens met targets set by bailout lenders ...
EU extends sanctions against Syria until 2015

EU extends sanctions against Syria until 2015

(VOVworld) - The EU on Thursday agreed to renew economic sanctions against Syria until next June, including an oil embargo and asset freezes against allies of President Bashar al-Assad
Thai army releases “Red shirt” protest leaders

Thai army releases “Red shirt” protest leaders

(VOVworld) – Thailand’s army on Wednesday released leaders of the “red shirt” movement (the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship – UDD) which supports the civilian movement ousted in the coup...