Implications of EU rating downgrades

Implications of EU rating downgrades

Standard and Poor’s downgraded the credit ratings of nine euro-zone countries last week, making big news on a Black Friday the 13th. The rating downgrade hammers the...
United Russia Party experiences a poll setback

United Russia Party experiences a poll setback

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has seen a sharp drop in support in parliamentary elections. With 96% of votes counted, electoral officials said United Russia had just under 50%,...
Vietnam and Belarus foster closer ties

Vietnam and Belarus foster closer ties

Belarusian Prime Minister Mikhail Myasnikovich has begun his first official visit to Vietnam. The visit is expected to create opportunities for both countries to promote bilateral cooperation in various fields including...
Laughter Yoga keeps your spirits high

Laughter Yoga keeps your spirits high

Every morning, scores of people of all ages gather at Hoan Kiem Lake to do physical exercise that looks like child’s play. Forming lines or circles, they wave, clap their hands,...