(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s hosting of the conference to promote the Asia-Europe partnership in the 21st century has illustrated its deep engagement in the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) to strengthen cooperation between the two continents.

(VOVworld) – Brazil’s lower house has voted for President Dilma Rousseff's impeachment 367 to 137 with 7 abstentions. Rousseff is accused of hiding a budgetary deficit to win re-election in 2014.

(VOVworld)- The third Vietnam Book Day once again underlines the roles of publishers, readers, collectors, authors and book promoters. The highlight of this year’s event is a book festival to be held from April 20th to 24th in Thong Nhat park, Hanoi. 87 publishing houses and distributors will participate. VOV’s Phuong Thuy reports.

(VOVworld)- After 6 hours of negotiations in Doha, Qatar, on April 17 the world’s major oil producers failed reach a deal to limit oil production. Despite optimism ahead of the talks, the outcome reveals serious differences among oil producers on the issue of oil price increases.

(VOVworld)- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently announced that Zika virus causes unborn babies’ deformities, including microcephaly. CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr. Anne Schuchat said Zika is scarier than we initially thought.

(VOVworld)- After the Panama Papers Scandal, countries around the world are intensifying the fight against tax avoidance. The European Commission recently adopted a series of measures, including requesting financial transparency from companies.

(VOVworld)- China’s recent artificial island building and militarization of facilities in the East Sea have alarmed the international community and ASEAN countries in particular. Since the ASEAN Community was set up, awareness of ASEAN’s role in the issue has been raised.

(VOVworld)- By April 14th, the local Vietnam Fatherland Fronts had finalized the official lists of nominees for the upcoming National Assembly and the People’s Council elections. Voters who are neighbours of nominees gave comments on their abilities, ethics, and behaviors within their residential community, in the hope that, once elected, these deputies will be true representatives of the people. VOV’s Lai Hoa and Le Thom report.

(VOVworld) – The G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting closed in Hiroshima, Japan, has been an opportunity for Japan to advocate for a world free of nuclear weapons and reject acts threatening peace and stability.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s economy grew 5.46% in the first quarter of 2016. Although this growth was lower than last year’s 6.12%, it is quite stable compared to the global and regional average. Economists predict Vietnam’s economic growth rate will reach 6.6-6.7% this year.