(VOVworld) – Saudi Arabia’s mass execution of 47 people, including Shiite religious leader Nimr al-Nimr, on terrorism charges is facing strong international criticism and has ignited a wave of protests among Shiite Islamic people in the Middle East. The execution has increased tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Analysts warn that it may produce serious consequences on the region.

(VOVworld) – The National Assembly and its external relations have made remarkable contributions to the implementation of Vietnam’s foreign policy and international integration, helping to improve Vietnam’s global status.

(VOVworld)- India has strengthened its security following a terror attack at the Panthankot Air Base in northern India and a series of terror threats at public places over the past few days. The increase of terror attacks seriously threatens India’s security.

(VOVworld)- In 2016 Vietnam will have numerous opportunities and challenges in integrating into the ASEAN Community and the global economy through bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements.

1. Celebrations marked Vietnam’s 70th National Day and 40th Reunification Day Parades and meetings took place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to mark Vietnam’s 70th National Day on September 2nd, and Vietnam’s 40th Reunification Day on April 30th.

(VOVworld) – A new path of development began when Vietnam achieved a 6.68% GDP growth rate in 2015, signed a number of free trade agreements, and joined the ASEAN Economic Community. New opportunities and challenges await Vietnam in the new year.

(VOVworld)- More than 10,000 overseas Vietnamese businesses have boosted to Vietnam’s exports and helped Vietnamese products further penetrate foreign markets.

(VOVworld) - Top 10 world events of 2015 selected by Radio the Voice of Vietnam

(VOVworld) – The ASEAN Community will be officially established on December 31, an important milestone in the Association’s 50-year history. The formation of the ASEAN Community will greatly benefit the region and each member. Vietnam has prepared for the new period which will surely present many opportunities and challenges.

(VOVworld) – The Middle East continued to be a world hotspot in 2015. It has become a fierce battlefield, creating the worst migrant crisis in world history and igniting a global extremist Jihadist movement.