(VOVworld)- Southeast Asian leaders have signed a Declaration on the Establishment of the ASEAN Community officially announcing the birth of a Community of unity, peace and prosperity that wants to further contribute to global peace, stability and development.

(VOVworld)- The 2015 humanitarian blood donation and medical check-ups program is being held in 23 cities and provinces across Vietnam. The program which targets poor people in disadvantaged areas is bolstering Vietnam’s efforts to ensure social security.

(VOVworld)- A series of terror attacks in Paris, bombing of a Russian plane in Egypt and terrorism threats in the US and a number of European countries have changed the relationship between Russia and the West. Both sides share common views in fighting IS, showing positive signs for the global anti-terrorism fight.

(VOVworld) – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung left Hanoi on Friday for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to attend the 27th ASEAN summit and related summits from November 21-22. Vietnam will show its responsibility and position in enhancing unity and consensus in ASEAN and ASEAN’s role in maintaining regional peace, security, cooperation, and development.

(VOVworld) – The “National Unity and Vietnamese Cultural Heritages” week is being held at the Culture and Tourism Village in Hanoi. From November 15 to 23, a wide range of activities will feature the diverse cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups and enhanced national unity.

(VOVworld)- The APEC Summit took place on November 18 and 19 in Manila drawing leaders of 21 member economies. APEC countries are facing the challenges of global climate change, terrorism, epidemics, and development gaps.

(VOVworld) – Countries are collaborating in the hunt for individuals behind the terrorist attacks in Paris and airstrikes targeting the Islamic State have been intensified in Iraq and Syria.

(VOVworld) – The National Great Unity Festival on November 18 will encompass activities nationwide. The festival honors the tradition of patriotism and promotes unity movements organized by the Vietnam Fatherland Front.

(VOVworld) – President Truong Tan Sang is in Manila to attend the 23rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM). APEC 23 is a priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy in 2015 as it prepares for APEC Year in 2017, contributing to the largest multilateral cooperative mechanism in Asia-Pacific.

(VOVworld) – Sustainable maritime development in East Asia after 2015 is one of the topics for discussions at the 5th East Asian Seas Congress in Vietnam. However, it will not be easy to achieve this target.