(VOVWORLD) - US-Iran relations are once again threatened by new economic sanctions against Iran signed by President Donald Trump on August 2. Trump said the measure conveys a message that the US will not tolerate Iran’s dangerous and provocative activities. Analysts say the sanctions are intended to break down the nuclear deal negotiated between Iran and the P5+1 during Barack Obama’s Presidency.

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam has been gearing up its industrialization, modernization, and global integration. With the advent of the 4th industrial revolution, Vietnam hopes to have opportunities to access advanced technology and improve its productivity and competitiveness.

(VOVWORLD) -The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) celebrates its 50th founding anniversary on Tuesday. ASEAN’s achievements over the past half a century has turned it into the most dynamic and influential region in the Asia-Pacific region. 22 years since joining ASEAN, Vietnam has contributed to the bloc’s success, particularly the establishment of the ASEAN Community in 2015. Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivered a speech to mark ASEAN’s 50th founding anniversary.

(VOVWORLD) - Analysis released by American scientists last Wednesday finds that humid heat waves in Southern Asia, home to one fifth of the world’s population, will reach a level of humid heat that poses “extreme danger” by the end of the century. Published in the journal Science Advances, the analysis is based on a combination of temperature, humidity, and the ability of the human body to cool itself in response to environmental changes.

(VOVWORLD) -During ASEAN’s 50 years of development, it has successfully built a relatively peaceful and stable environment to serve socio-economic development. It fosters trust among member countries and other partners, and enhances economic, social, and cultural cooperation across Southeast Asia. The result is partially attributed to the principle of consensus, a prime condition for ASEAN’s cooperation over many decades.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam and other ASEAN members have attached great importance to information sharing. Activities are underway that include information about ASEAN on mass media, contests about ASEAN, and publications to increase public awareness and understanding between peoples towards building a more dynamic and united bloc.

(VOVWORLD) - The 50th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings are being held in Manila, the Philippines. High on the agenda is finding a way to strengthen ASEAN’s internal connectivity, enhance its relationship with partners, and build a Vision to 2025. At a meeting on Sunday, ASEAN and China approved a draft framework for the Code of Conduct (COC) in the East Sea and included the East Sea issue in a joint communiqué.

(VOVWORLD) - The East Asia Summit took place in the Philippines on Monday drawing Foreign Ministers from 10 ASEAN member countries and its 8 partners. The summit has become a forum for regional leaders to discuss major political and economic cooperation issues in the region.

(VOVWORLD) - Since its establishment 50 years ago, ASEAN has become a strong community and an important partner with a growing global stature and role. The 50th ASEAN Foreign Ministerial Meeting or AMM-50 and related meetings opened on Friday in Manila, the Philippines.

(VOVWORLD) - A trade promotion program was underway in Bologna and Rome cities last week to boost Vietnamese exports to Italy via the Coop Italy and Conad supermarket chains, two major Italian retailers.