Seeking solutions to the migrant crisis

Seeking solutions to the migrant crisis

(VOVworld) – In 2015, the world saw a record number of people fleeing their countries because of political instability, war, and poverty. Emergency meetings were convened and solutions were put forward, but...
Paris commemorates Charlie Hebdo attacks

Paris commemorates Charlie Hebdo attacks

(VOVworld) – On Tuesday, French President Francois Hollande unveiled plaques around Paris in honor of 17 victims killed in Islamic extremist attacks on satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, a kosher market and...
Belarus offers help to resolve Russia-Turkey tension

Belarus offers help to resolve Russia-Turkey tension

(VOVworld) – Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei said that his country can exert all efforts possible to help resolve the Russia-Turkey crisis. He said that reciprocal pressure and reciprocal sanctions...
World leaders read 2016 New Year addresses

World leaders read 2016 New Year addresses

(VOVworld) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Germans not to be divided and be united to reject anti-foreigner sentiment. In her New Year address on Thursday, Ms. Angela Merkel...
Turkey hopes to resume relations with Russia

Turkey hopes to resume relations with Russia

(VOVworld) – In an interview with TV channel Al Arabiya on Sunday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey wants to resume bilateral ties with Russia in a diplomatic manner and...
Europe: a year of instability

Europe: a year of instability

(VOVworld) – Europe has faced instability and challenges in 2015 – security threats, slow economic recovery, and divisions provoked by a growing migration crisis
Enhancing Vietnam, China parliamentary cooperation

Enhancing Vietnam, China parliamentary cooperation

(VOVworld) – National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung left Hanoi on December 23 for a 4-day official visit to China, aiming to enhance legislative ties and comprehensive strategic partnership between the...
Turkey on verge of civil war

Turkey on verge of civil war

(VOVworld)- Conflicts between the Turkish army and Kurdish armed forces are escalating. The conflicts are undermining efforts to restore peace and could spark a civil war in Turkey
EU holds its last summit in 2015

EU holds its last summit in 2015

(VOVworld) – The European Union held a two-day summit in Brussels on Thursday, focusing on the migrant crisis and a British proposal of EU reform
Japan enhances global cooperation on security

Japan enhances global cooperation on security

(VOVworld) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Japan will push ahead with its global cooperation on security. At a meeting with a Council of high-ranking military officials and 180 officials from the...
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,...
Opportunities offered by FTAs for Vietnamese economy

Opportunities offered by FTAs for Vietnamese economy

(VOVworld) – In 2015 Vietnam signed free trade agreements with the Republic of Korea and the Eurasia Economic Union and completed European Union FTA and Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement negotiations. The trade deals...
Differences on rights and obligations at COP-21

Differences on rights and obligations at COP-21

(VOVworld) – COP21, the UN Convention on Climate Change, which began on December 30 in Paris, has entered a critical period. After some positive early signals, 195 countries now have to...