(VOVworld) – The ceasefire brokered by Russia and the US has taken effect for one week in Syria’s battle fields. But the months-long efforts by Moscow and Washington are hurt, as the situation in the Middle East country is deteriorating, particularly in Aleppo and Hama.

(VOVworld) – The draft Law on Religion and Belief is being discussed at the ongoing National Assembly Standing Committee’s third session which will run until next Thursday. The bill will be submitted to the 14th NA session for approval to create an open legal corridor for religious activities in Vietnam.

(VOVworld) – The EU summit in Bratislava, Slovakia, on September 16 will be an opportunity for the bloc to show its internal unity and identify its new orientation after the UK’s departure. Many scenarios for the summit have been prepared and it won’t be an easy task to reach consensus on the EU’s new development path.

(VOVworld) – This year’s annual Autumn Book Festival displayed thousands of book titles from 70 publishing houses and book companies. Besides selling books, the festival had many interesting activities to inspire the reading habit in children and young people.

(VOVworld) – At its 3rd session from September 12 to September 22, the 14th National Assembly Standing Committee discusses the Law on Associations before submitting it to the National Assembly for approval. The draft Law on Associations demonstrates that the State protects its citizens’ right to organize associations.

(VOVworld) – ASEAN and China are finding new opportunities to boost economic, trade, and investment cooperation. In addition to signed cooperative deals, the establishment of the ASEAN Community and new agreements will create changes for their businesses.

(VOVworld) – The ceasefire agreement brokered by the US and Russia took effect at 7pm on September 12, coinciding with the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. Some observers see this as a golden opportunity to end 5 years of violence in Syria, but most doubt the ceasefire will last.

(VOVworld) – In Vietnam the Mid-Autumn festival on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month is a festival for children. On this occasion, families, organizations, agencies, and communities show their love and care for the younger generation.

(VOVworld) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is on a working visit to China to attend the China-ASEAN Trade and Investment Summit and the 13th China-ASEAN Trade Fair. VOV comments on cooperative opportunities for ASEAN members and China.

(VOVworld) – The US has commemorated the 15th anniversary of the bloodiest terrorist attacks in its history on September 11, 2001, which claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people.