(VOVworld) – Major rituals of the Haji, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, are underway at the Grand Mosque. During the six-day Haji, which began on September 10, security is tightened to prevent the recurrence of last year’s stampede.

(VOVworld) - In two years, Vietnam has sent 12 officers to the UN’s peace-keeping missions, including three to South Sudan and two to the Central African Republic. Vietnam has proven its pro-active international integration through its commitments and actions, helping to enhance Vietnam’s position on the international arena.

(VOVworld) – One year since Germany and some EU countries decided to open their borders to take in migrants, the migration policy has had a sizable political impact. The EU has been struggling to relocate migrants in Italy and Greece to other countries.

(VOVworld) – At the government’s monthly meeting for August, cabinet members discussed the government’s draft decree on its working regulations. The decree intends to improve the transparency of government performance for public oversight.

(VOVworld) – The Voice of Vietnam celebrates its 71st founding anniversary on September 7. Over the years VOV has become a close friend and a reliable information channel for tens of millions of Vietnamese people and foreigners worldwide. VOV has developed into one of Vietnam’s top multi-media agencies.

(VOVworld) - Despite positive signs, economists warn that the British economy will face various challenges in the coming months when the government begins negotiations for the UK’s exit from the EU. The British government has affirmed that it will continue its trade relations with the US.

(VOVworld) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc leads a Vietnamese delegation to the ASEAN Summit and related meetings held in Vientiane, Laos, from September 6 to 8. Through the summit, Vietnam continues to uphold its responsibility, to strengthen the unity of ASEAN, and to implement ASEAN Vision 2025.

(VOVworld)- French President Francois Hollande’s visit to Vietnam from September 5 - 7 will create new momentum for bilateral ties.

(VOVworld)- The G20 Summit has wrapped up in Hangzhou, China after two days. Many measures to boost global trade were discussed at the event.

(VOVworld) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just concluded his two-day official visit to Vietnam. During the visit, the two countries elevated their Strategic Partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.