(VOVworld)- The 48th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting or AEM 48 closed in Vientiane, Laos on Saturday. Cooperation programs adopted at the meeting create a foundation for ASEAN to boost internal and external cooperation, successfully develop the ASEAN Economic Community, and strengthen its role as the world’s 6th largest economic region.

(VOVworld) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s speeches at the first session of the 14th NA and the directions he issued at the first meeting following the formation of the government reflected a determination to build a constructive, sincere government and a readiness to act to which the public has responded with approval.

(VOVworld) – Since repelling a coup attempt on July 15, Turkey’s government has concentrated on stabilizing the nation. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said no power is stronger than the people.

(VOVworld) – The 2016 Summer Olympics will open on August 5 at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The global mega-games attract more than 10,500 athletes from 206 countries and territories. Vietnam sets targets to win medals at the Olympics.

(VOVworld) – The 48th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting opens on Wednesday in Vientiane, Laos, the first since the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community. The meeting will focus on priorities for the ASEAN economic pillar and the implementation of an action plan for the ASEAN Economic Community until 2025. VOV comments on Vietnam’s contributions to the meeting.

(VOVworld) – Olympics 2016 will take place from August 5-21 in Brazil. More than 10,000 athletes from 206 countries and territories will compete at the world games. Brazil says it is ready for the world’s biggest sport event.

(VOVworld)- The UN-brokered peace talks in Yemen are at risk of failing. Yemen’s Houthi rebels have rejected a new UN proposal to continue talks and demand for a unity administration. Recent tensions in Yemen have made the plan to establish peace in this country more hopeless.

(VOVworld)- The first session of the 14th National Assembly has ended. It reflects the NA deputies’ determination to promote solidarity and creativity and work for the people and their interests, honor, and national pride and for sustainable national development.

(VOVworld)- Leaders of Thua Thien-Hue, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh province, and Da Nang city have met to discuss regional development for the first time following the government’s decision in 2015 to set up the Central Vietnam Key Economic Regional Council.

(VOVworld)- The forum “Four Countries – One Destination”, which aims to promote cooperation in economic, tourism and investment between Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, took place in Myanmar over the past two days. Participants agreed to promote internal tourism exchanges and develop a common tourism market between the four countries.