(VOVworld) – The US and EU have criticized wrong views after the leaking of documents reported to be of the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement. They say the agreement will not lower standards on the environment and consumers’ health.

(VOVworld) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc last week held an online conference with businesses nationwide and met with workers from 8 southern provinces. He delivered a message that the government values the role of businesses and workers and will provide them with the best possible conditions to develop and improve their lives.

(VOVword)- In addition to economic cooperation, educational exchange has emerged as a prime focus in Vietnam-US relations. Nearly 17,000 Vietnamese attending tertiary and postgraduate courses in the US and those participating in training of trainers’ programs form a competent workforce for Vietnam.

(VOVworld) – Yemen’s government has announced it will halt peace negotiations with Houthi rebels in protest of their occupation of Al Amalica military base and continued violation of a ceasefire. Sporadic clashes and threats from Al Qaeda have made peace prospects in Yemen very fragile.

(VOVworld) – The 13th round of negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement towards establishing a free trade area between the US and the EU resumed on April 25 in New York. Although lobbying efforts have been made by both sides, a possible political consensus seems unlikely before President Obama ends his term in January, 2017.

(VOVworld)- The ratio of ethnic minority participation in people-elected agencies has increased in recent years. In the upcoming election to the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils, a number of measures have been put in place to increase the number of ethnic minority deputies.

(VOVworld) – Nepal is recovering from a strong earthquake last year. Although rebuilding will take more time and more money, morale is high.

(VOVworld)- 4 decades on, the Vietnam War is still mentioned admirably by foreign media. Vietnam’s 1975 great Spring victory is seen as the most notable event in Asia in the 1970s, profoundly influencing the region and the world.

(VOVworld) – North Korea has carried out a number of missile launches despite strong international opposition. This has increased tensions on the Korean peninsula and nuclear talks can’t be resumed for the moment.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s national plan of action for children affected by HIV/AIDS for the 2014-2020 period targets giving 90% of these children access to health care, education, consultation, nutrition, physical development, and entertainment. According to the plan, they will be given schooling opportunities by all schools in Vietnam.