(VOVworld) – The 132nd Inter-Parliamentary Union General Assembly will open in Hanoi in two weeks. The global event, attended by 2 thousand delegates, will provide an opportunity for Vietnam to contribute opinions to the world’s post-2015 sustainable development agenda and step up its global integration progress. Vietnam has finalized preparations to ensure the event’s success.

(VOVworld) – While Russia and the West seek a solution to the Ukrainian crisis, President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker has called for the creation of an EU army, igniting a controversy among EU countries and worsening Russia-EU relations. VOV comments:

(VOVworld)- According to the World Bank, Vietnam has made great strides in expanding health insurance coverage. The increase of participation and budget allocation for health insurance has reduced poverty, sustained economic growth and ensured social equality and progress.

(VOVworld) – This year Vietnam’s external relations activities will focus on promoting cooperation in multilateral mechanisms and deepening comprehensive and strategic partnerships with key partners.

(VOVworld)- Diplomatic tension has grown between the US and Venezuela since Venezuela demanded the US cut its embassy staff in Caracas 80% within 15 days. The demand has undermined the efforts made to improve bilateral ties since President Nicolas Maduro took office in 2013.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam recorded positive results in macro-economic management in the first two months of the year. The government has assigned socio-economic tasks to local administrations and sectors in order to reach the year’s growth targets and create a momentum for coming years.

(VOVworld) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a speech to the US Congress criticizing the emerging nuclear agreement between the US and Iran. Although his trip was not welcomed by the White House, it’s a step in his plan prior to the Israeli election on March 17.

(VOVworld)- The 21st ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat wrapped in Malaysia on Sunday. The Ministers agreed to establish the ASEAN Economic Community and conclude negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement by the end of this year. Vietnam has completed most of commitments related to building the ASEAN Community.

(VOVworld) – More than 100,000 Vietnamese workers went abroad to work last year, doubling the yearly target by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs. It aims to maintain contracts in traditional labor markets this year while penetrating high-income niches. Improving the quality of overseas workers is also a key task.

(VOVworld)- Eurozone finance ministers have approved reform proposals submitted by Greece in order to obtain a four-month extension of its bailout. The extension will help Greece avoid bankruptcy but at the same time poses numerous challenges for this country. It means that Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras broke the promise he made in his campaign.