(VOVWORLD) - The 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) which officially took effect 25 years ago, is considered the world’s maritime constitution. China signed the Convention in 1996 but has repeatedly violated it. China’s recent activities in the East Sea have been strongly condemned internationally.

(VOVWORLD) - More than 5 decades after the US army sprayed Agent Orange/dioxin in Vietnam, the legacy of the defoliant remains. The Vietnamese Party and State have adopted policies and measures to address the long-term consequences of the toxic chemical.

(VOVWORLD) - An association for studies and consultancy for business and investment activities in Vietnam has made its debut in Hanoi. The association aims to bring the best benefits to businesses and contribute to law making and enforcement.

(VOVWORLD) - Trade tension between Japan and South Korea has escalated into an all-out trade war. The two countries have imposed restrictions on technology material exports, consumption, and tourism, raising worries about their impacts on the regional economy.

(VOVWORLD) - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is celebrating its 52ndanniversary. ASEAN’s achievements have made it one of the most dynamic and influential blocs in Asia-Pacific. Amid complicated global developments, ASEAN’s unity has become an important factor in maintaining regional peace and stability.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s tourism industry needs an additional 40,000 employees each year. The government has adopted policies and mechanisms to improve the training of tourism personnel and enhance cooperation between training institutions and businesses.

(VOVWORLD) - Quang Ninh province will close its open pit coal mines this year to pave the way for the development of local tourism and services and protect Ha Long Bay, a world natural heritage site.

(VOVWORLD) - A range of economic retaliatory moves from the US and China on Monday has pushed the US-China trade war to a dangerous level. Recent moves show that both countries don’t want to ease tension which is posing more risks to the world’s economy.

(VOVWORLD) - The 52nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings ended in Bangkok last week with the East Sea being a hot topic among other regional issues. Attending the event, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh frankly and openly shared Vietnam’s stance on the East Sea issue which received strong support from other countries.

(VOVWORLD) - The Mekong River Commission on last month said the Mekong water levels during this early flood season from June to July are at historical low, wreaking havoc on hundreds of millions of inhabitants in downstream countries.