(VOVworld)- In the context of Vietnam’s extensive international integration in 2016, the Vietnamese government is paying special attention to improving the national competitive edge and people’s living standards. Vietnam has investment in capital, science, technology, and human resources to improve its productivity.

(VOVworld) – The establishment of the ASEAN Community on December 31, 2015, was an important milestone in ASEAN’s history and Vietnam’s international integration. Anh Huyen comments on opportunities and challenges for Vietnam in the ASEAN Economic Community.

(VOVworld) – Under the Communist Party of Vietnam’s leadership, Vietnam has made important progress in national construction and defense over 30 years of renewal. Vietnam will continue with comprehensive, synchronous reforms to stimulate national growth in the coming years.

(VOVworld) – Upholding national orientation of comprehensive integration, Vietnamese diplomacy aims to build on results, improve Vietnam’s status internationally, and help achieve national defense and socio-economic targets.

(VOVworld) – Social security is one of the fundamental social policies to reflect Vietnam’s direction in development and improved living standards. A number of policies have been implemented in recent years to ensure the people’s right to social security. Social security is part of Vietnam’s socio-economic development strategy. Vietnam considers ensuring social security a driving force and target during its renewal.

(VOVworld) – The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) was signed in Auckland, New Zealand, on February 4th after 20 rounds of negotiations. The TPP will generate momentum for national development but will bring grave challenges as well.

(VOVworld)- The demand for goods ahead of the Lunar New Year has increased 10 to 15%. Shops, supermarkets and even small markets are all busy and crowded. Government agencies have put in place several measures to ensure sufficient goods for Tet.

(VOVworld)- On Monday, voters of the Democrat and Republican parties in Iowa voted to select their nominees for the 2016 US Presidential election.

(VOVworld) – The Syrian peace talks are intended to stop bloodshed in Syria. But regional tensions have threatened the talks and challenged the process.

(VOVworld) – February 3 marks the 86th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV). The renewal initiated and led by the Party over the past 30 years has been an important period in Vietnam’s development. The achievements of the renewal period have affirmed the sound leadership of the Party.