(VOVworld) – The situation on the Korean peninsula is tense, as usual, following new sanctions against North Korea in response to its recent nuclear test and missile launch. Anh Huyen comments on the sanctions and possible ways to ease the tension.

(VOVworld) – President Truong Tan Sang will pay state visits to Tanzania, Mozambique, and Iran from March 9 to March 15. His visits are expected to open a new chapter in Vietnam’s relations with these countries.

(VOVworld) – 5 years ago an earthquake triggered a tsunami, which claimed approximately 19,000 lives in Japan. It was Japan’s worst disaster since World War 2. Reconstruction has continued in affected localities.

(VOVworld)- It has been 2 years since the flight MH 370 disappeared en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 227 passengers and 12 crew on board. A lot of effort and money have been spent to find the missing plane but what has been found doesn’t resolve the mystery of MH 370.

(VOVworld)- Since Vietnam became a member of the UN Human Rights Council in 2014, Vietnam’s status has risen and its international prestige has increased. Today VOV reviews Vietnam’s 2-year membership on the UN Human Rights Council.

(VOVworld) – The first consultative conference has been held in Hanoi and many provinces to nominate 500 deputies to the 14th National Assembly. VOV summarizes the results of the first consultative conference.

(VOVworld)- Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, the Democratic and Republican frontrunners, consolidated their lead in several state primary elections on Super Tuesday, March 1, and moved closer to securing their parties' nominations.

(VOVworld)- On March 1, prices of health care services were increased in order to provide better services for patients. The state budget for subsidizing the health sector will be used to help poor people buy health insurance and the higher hospital fees will be paid by the medical insurance fund.

(VOVworld) – Hillary Clinton and Donald T rump, the Democratic and Republican frontrunners, consolidated their lead in several state primary elections on Super Tuesday, March 1, and moved closer to securing their parties' nominations.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam has been experiencing serious drought and saline intrusion over the past decade. A strong El Nino has pushed the temperature up and caused severe water shortages in a large area covering the southern central region, the central Highlands, the southeastern region, and the Mekong Delta. The central and local governments have been working to mitigate the impacts of the extreme weather on people’s lives and agricultural production.