(VOVworld) – President Tran Dai Quang has said hosting APEC Year 2017 is a priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy. Mr. Quang told delegates at the just-concluded APEC Summit in Peru that Vietnam will to its best to fulfill this role, contributing to APEC’s development and prosperity. Vietnam, as host of the next APEC Year, faces a golden opportunity for its strategic development.

(VOVworld)- President Tran Dai Quang has begun a state visit to Italy and the Vatican. The visits which will last until Friday are of great importance to the Vietnam-Italy strategic partnership and laying a foundation for diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Vatican.

(VOVworld)- Great National Unity – Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Week is celebrated at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi. The event promotes the cultural values of Vietnam’s ethnic minority groups.

(VOVworld) - US President- elect’s task force in charge of power transition is facing increasing pressure after Donald Trump won the presidential election. The President elect is facing difficulties in having his invitations to join his administration accepted by the well experienced. He has not finalized his cabinet line-up details.

(VOVworld) – The public has praised the quality of the National Assembly Q&A session which concluded on Thursday, saying the debate has improved the oversight of the top legislative body.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam Teachers’ Day on November 20 is celebrated nationwide.

(VOVworld) – President Tran Dai Quang will attend the 24th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC 24) in Lima, Peru, on Friday, after concluding an official visit to Cuba.

(VOVworld)-Corporate culture is an intangible value, helping to create a business’ strength. As Vietnam integrates further with the global economy, building corporate culture has become urgent than ever to ensure the success of domestic businesses.

(VOVworld)- The European Commission has proposed to establish a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) to strengthen security checks on visa-free travelers. If approved, the system will facilitate travel and help agencies ensure security in Europe.

(VOVworld)-November 16 marks 20 years since the launch of International Day for Tolerance by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).