(VOVworld) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially added the Chinese currency, the renminbi, to the organization’s Special Drawing Right (SDR) basket. This move acknowledges China’s important role in the world economy and a step to enable the currency to be transacted more freely, increasing its competition with the greenback. However, the IMF’s move pressures China to be more transparent in its economic and foreign exchange policies.

(VOVworld) – Human trafficking is a crime and a grave violation of human rights. Vietnam has been working closely with the international community to escalate the fight against human trafficking and improve human rights in general.

(VOVworld) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is on an official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang. Vietnam and the Philippines signed a joint statement on establishing a strategic partnership in November, 2015. President Duterte’s visit will deepen bilateral relations in all spheres and contribute to regional peace, stability, and prosperity.

(VOVworld) – President Barack Obama on September 27 nominated Jeffrey DeLaurentis, top official at the US Embassy in Havana since relations were restored in late 2014, to be the first US ambassador to Cuba in 55 years. Thu Hoa comments on the US’ roadmap to normalize ties with Cuba.

(VOVworld) – National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan will lead Vietnam’s parliamentary delegation to the 37th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, demonstrating Vietnam’s strong commitment to global integration and promoting its status at multi-lateral forums.

(VOVworld)- Since the truce in Syria collapsed last week, bloody clashes have plunged Syria back into its humanitarian nightmare.

(VOVworld) – The race to the White House is entering a decisive phase as the two presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump begin their televised debates.

(VOVworld) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh led the Vietnamese delegation to the 71st UN General Assembly session, which concluded on September 26. The Vietnamese delegates participated in negotiating and preparing important documents of the session.

(VOVworld) – National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan begins official friendship visits to Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. While in Myanmar she will attend the 37th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) from September 29th to October 3rd. Her visits illustrate Vietnam’s policy of international integration and promote the status of Vietnam and its National Assembly internationally.

(VOVworld) – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang concluded his official visit to Cuba from September 24-25 at the invitation of Raul Castro, President of the Cuban Council of State and Council of Ministers. The visit aims to enhance bilateral ties in all spheres in the new period.