EU summit opens

EU summit opens

(VOVworld) – Balancing strict austerity and economic recovery policies were high on the agenda at the on-going EU summit in Brussels. While Germany continued to demand strict austerity measures, considering...
Vietnam treasures trade ties with US

Vietnam treasures trade ties with US

(VOVworld) – President Truong Tan Sang says that Vietnam treasures trade cooperation with the US, suggesting that both sides candidly address issues of mutual concern
Vietnam, Russia boost legislative ties

Vietnam, Russia boost legislative ties

(VOVworld) – After the official welcoming ceremony on Monday, talks were held between visiting National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung and Chairperson of the Russian Federation Council Valentina Matvienko
China unveils plan to streamline government

China unveils plan to streamline government

The Chinese State Council will begin its restructuring of governmental functions at ministry level to reduce administrative intervention in the market and on social issues, State Councilor Ma Kai said while delivering...
Venezuela sets date for presidential election

Venezuela sets date for presidential election

Venezuelans will vote on 14 April to choose a new president, the elections commission announced on Saturday. The constitution mandates that the election be held within 30 days of Chávez's death...
Syria sinks deeper into chaos

Syria sinks deeper into chaos

The Iraqi government closed the Yaarubiyeh border gate linking eastern Syrian and the northern Iraqi province of Nineveh because of the spreading violence in Syria
UN passes sanctions against North Korea

UN passes sanctions against North Korea

The UN Security Council unanimously passed tougher sanctions Thursday against North Korea’s Thursday nuclear program, despite Pyongyang’s threats of a possible "preemptive nuclear attack

Brazil to build first nuclear submarines

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff unveiled a multi-billion-U.S.-dollar naval plant Friday in southeast Rio de Janeiro state, where the country plans to build its first nuclear submarine with...