(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is celebrating 50 years of implementing President Ho Chi Minh’s testament. In his will, the President asked the Party to work out effective policies and plans to care for people’s lives. President Ho Chi Minh’s thought on this issue was reflected in the Vietnamese government’s labor and social security policies from the very beginning and is still influential.

(VOVWORLD) - The G7 Summit in France concluded without major results due to differences between its members.

(VOVWORLD) - Dong Nai province attracted 1.2 billion USD in foreign direct investment between January and July, already surpassing its FDI goal for the year.

(VOVWORLD) - Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad began an official visit to Vietnam on Tuesday. Leaders of the two countries will discuss measures to create a stable framework for stronger, friendlier Vietnam-Malaysia relations.

(VOVWORLD) - China’s recent activities near Vietnam’s Tu Chinh reef, internationally known as the Vanguard Bank, violated the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and jurisdiction. Vietnam is pursuing peaceful means to defend its national interests.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese people will have 3-day holiday for the upcoming National Day, September 2. Seizing the opportunity, travel companies have created short day-tours with several promotional programs.

(VOVWORLD) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is now in Hanoi for an official visit to Vietnam, the first since he took office in May. The visit is expected to create momentum for the Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

(VOVWORLD) - Two weeks after the US withdrew from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) and revealed a plan to deploy intermediate-range missiles in Asia, the Pentagon said on Monday that it has tested a ground-launched cruise missile with a range of more than 500km. The move has surprised the international community as it raises new fears of an arms race.

(VOVWORLD) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will begin a 3-day official visit to Vietnam on Thursday. In an interview granted to the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), Mr. Morrison said his visit will focus on strengthening economic, security and people to people cooperation. The following is the full text of the interview:

(VOVWORLD) - The Voice of Vietnam, Nghe An province, and Ho Chi Minh city organize a special art program entitled “Boundless Love” on Wednesday night to mark the 50th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s Testament. The audience will be told emotional stories about simple but great life and career of the beloved leader.