Indonesia remembers 2004 tsunami victims

Indonesia remembers 2004 tsunami victims

(VOVWORLD) - A memorial was held on Thursday in the Indonesian province of Aceh for the victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami 15 years ago. A major earthquake occurred off the island of...
Dialogue examines bomb, mine action

Dialogue examines bomb, mine action

(VOVWORLD) - Measures to deal with post-war unexploded ordnance (UXO) and toxic chemicals in Vietnam were discussed at a dialogue held by the Standing Office of the National Steering Committee...
Fighting fake news on internet

Fighting fake news on internet

(VOVWORLD) - Fake news on the internet is posing major challenges to Vietnam’s national construction and defense destabilizing national politics, and eroding people’s trust in the Party. Government agencies...
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...
After UK election: Brexit possibility

After UK election: Brexit possibility

(VOVWORLD) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservatives won 365 seats, a solid majority in the 650-seat House of Commons, in the general election on December 12th. The victory...
Lighthizer:  US-China trade deal 'totally done'

Lighthizer: US-China trade deal 'totally done'

(VOVWORLD) - The “phase one” US-China trade deal will nearly double US exports to China over the next two years and is “totally done” despite the need for translation and revisions...
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...