(VOVworld)- Founded 46 years ago, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has developed strongly towards the establishment of an ASEAN Community by 2015. Challenges to the achievement of this goal lie ahead. The way to realize this goal was described by ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh in a recent interview with VOV.

(VOVworld) - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN, will celebrate its 46th anniversary on August 8th. ASEAN has made enormous progress in forming a united bloc, becoming a successful regional organization, contributing to peace, security, and development in the Asia-Pacific region, and spreading its influence worldwide.

(VOVworld) – Iran’s new President Hassan Rowhani began to build a new government after he was inaugurated last week. The most important positions in the cabinet, proposed by Rowhani, are experienced technocrats and reformists.

(VOVworld) – The US House of Representatives has passed the Vietnam Human Rights Act 2013 (H.R 1897), which calls on the US government to set human rights and democracy conditions for non-humanitarian aid to Vietnam.

(VOVworld) – The Ministry of Information and Communications has introduced decree 72 on the management, supply, and usage of internet services aiming to ensure a fair and transparent trading environment for the development of new forms of internet information. Criticism from unfriendly organizations and individuals that decree 72 is a great threat to online reporters and bloggers is unfair.

(VOVworld)- Israeli-Palestinian peace talks ended in Washington after two days. Despite difficult challenges, the negotiation has sparked hopes among Israelis and Palestinians and in the international community for genuine peace in the Middle East.

(VOVworld) – Economic issues dominated the Government’s monthly meeting for July in Hanoi on Tuesday. The Vietnamese government has reaffirmed its determination to curb inflation and stabilize the macro-economy.

(VOVworld) – The political crisis in Egypt has worsened over the last few days as a consequence of deepening factional conflicts. The situation threatens Egypt’s future and the stability in the entire region.

(VOVworld) – RadioAsia 2013 under the theme “Radio and social media - Where to next” opened in Hanoi on Monday. Hosted by the Voice of Vietnam (VOV), the conference will tackle current pressing issues in multimedia development. VOV’s hosting of this event reflects its active and effective contributions to the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU).

(VOVworld) – An array of activities has been held throughout Vietnam to celebrate the 66th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day, July 27. The Party and State have paid special attention to the well-being of war invalids and relatives of martyrs. The policy of paying tribute to those who have rendered service to the nation has been comprehensive.