(VOVworld)- Since the Law on Amnesty was approved by the National Assembly in 2007, thousands of prisoners have been released on major occasions in Vietnam. This year, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day, approximately 18,000 prisoners will be pardoned, the largest number ever. It reflects the Vietnamese Party, and State’s lenient policy and Vietnam’s humanitarian tradition.

(VOVworld) – Despite economic difficulties, Vietnam has exerted efforts in implementing the Party guidelines and government policies on agriculture, farmers, and the countryside. Several meetings on agriculture and rural development were held among leaders of the central government, ministries, sectors, and localities.

(VOVworld)- Bangkok was shocked this week by two consecutive explosions, the worst incident in Thailand in 2 years. An investigation is underway to find the culprit. Many people are wondering whether the incident is related to recent developments in Thailand’s political arena.

(VOVworld) – The victory of the August Revolution in 1945 has always been an inspiration in national defense for generations of Vietnamese people. Lessons from the revolution 70 years ago on grasping opportunities, building and reinforcing national unity, and mobilizing national power have remained valid in the current national construction.

(VOVworld)- The biggest 3-day devaluation of Chinese yuan since the establishment of the modern forex system in 1994 has shocked regional and global financial markets. The reasons behind China’s devaluation of its currency and its impacts on China are being closely followed by financial observers.

(VOVworld)- The victory of the August Revolution on August 19, 1945 marked a milestone in Vietnam’s history. One of the lessons learned from the August Revolution was the importance of promoting national unity. This lesson was applied in Vietnam’s struggles against the French and Americans and in national construction, renovation and integration.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the August Revolution on August 19, 1945. The victory was attributed to the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, which had about 5,000 members at that time. Minh Cham analyses the Party’s leadership in the August revolution and lessons on Party building.

(VOVworld)- It has been one year since the US launched a massive operation against the self-proclaimed Islamic State. The fight against IS has cost billions of dollars but IS continues to expand its network, forcing the US-led coalition to take more drastic measures.

(VOVworld) - The revised Law on child protection, care, and education adds regulations concerning children’s participation in child-related issues. The revised law will be discussed at the current session of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee and is expected to be approved later this year.

(VOVworld) – The relationship between the two Koreas is tense, following South Korea used loudspeakers to blare anti-North Korea rhetoric across the border in retaliation for North Korea planting land mines in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that wounded two South Korean soldiers last week.