US-Cuba: a year after normalizing relations

US-Cuba: a year after normalizing relations

(VOVworld) – Today a year ago, US President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro began restoring normal diplomatic relations after more than 50 years of confrontation. Over the past year,...
Bomb blast in Athens’ downtown

Bomb blast in Athens’ downtown

(VOVworld) - A bomb exploded outside the offices of Greek business federation Hellenic in central Athens early on Tuesday, police officials said, smashing windows but causing no injuries
Vietnam, Japan enhance education collaboration

Vietnam, Japan enhance education collaboration

(VOVworld) – The third Vietnam – Japan University Presidents’ Conference opened on Monday in Da Nang city with the participation of more than 200 representatives from Vietnamese and Japanese universities
August Revolution and National Day marked overseas

August Revolution and National Day marked overseas

(VOVworld) - The 70th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day (September 2) was marked in Indonesia, Cambodia, Russia and France with ceremonies held by the Vietnamese Embassies in...
Iraqi PM announces ambitious reform plan

Iraqi PM announces ambitious reform plan

(VOVworld) – In the face of mass protests on Sunday, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced a wide-ranging reform plan that includes the abolishment of the three vice presidential...
Major milestones in Vietnam-US relations

Major milestones in Vietnam-US relations

Major milestones in Vietnam-US relations - February 3rd, 1994: President Bill Clinton lifts US trade embargo against Vietnam. - January 1995: Vietnam and the US sign an agreement establishing liaison...
Tube strike disrupts UK economy

Tube strike disrupts UK economy

(VOVworld) – The UK economy is estimated to have suffered a loss of approximately 50 million pounds per day after tube staff went on strike across the London Underground network in...
Important policies come into force in July, 2015

Important policies come into force in July, 2015

(VOVworld) – Ten new laws will come into force on July 1, 2015. The laws, which cover enterprises, land, housing, and real estate issues, are considered breakthroughs in socio-economic development...
Vietnam observes World No Tobacco Day

Vietnam observes World No Tobacco Day

(VOVworld) – The Ministry of Health held a meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday to mark World No Tobacco Day (May 31), and the National Non-Smoking Week from...