(VOVworld) – Israel launched 2 air strikes on Syria between May 3rd and 5th, raising concerns that this may further complicate the civil war in Syria and ignite a regional conflict. VOV’s Hong Van reports.

(VOVworld) - On Press Freedom Day, May 3rd, 2013, the Reporters Without Borders published a press freedom index, which includes distortions about press freedom in Vietnam. This shows the organization’s willingness to abuse internet freedom to intervene in Vietnam’s internal affairs. VOV editor Thu Hoa comments.

(VOVworld) - The 7th conference of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee (CPVCC) is taking place in Hanoi. General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong delivered an opening speech on promoting a sense of responsibility in discussing and deciding important issues of national sustainable development.

(VOVworld)- Two years ago, on May 2nd, the US jubilantly celebrated the death of Osama Bin Laden, the terrorist leader who masterminded the 9/11 attacks in New York and Washington D.C, Al Qaeda branches in Pakistan and other countries continue to threaten security in the US and US interests around the world.

(VOVworld) - A skilled workforce is an important factor in Vietnam’s process of industrializing and modernizing itself to spur economic growth. Human resource development is one of the three strategic solutions to improve the competitiveness of the workforce and develop the economy. On International Labor Day, May 1st, we examine efforts in personnel training by relevant agencies in Vietnam.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s victory in the American resistance war 38 years ago was due to the convergence of many factors. The most important element was the strength of national solidarity and international unity. VOV’s Hong Van comments on the April 30th 1975 victory.

(VOVworld)- Many American war veterans have returned to Vietnam to heal the war wounds. Each day, they try their best to do whatever they can to ease the pain caused by the American war in Vietnam. On the occasion of the 38th anniversary of the total liberation of the south and national reunificartion, VOV editor Anh Huyen writes a report “Bridging reconciliation, vanquishing the tragedy of war”.

(VOVworld) – The Prime Minister has approved the third phase of its socio-economic development program for especially disadvantaged communes of ethnic minority groups in Vietnam’s mountain regions, which is called Program 135. The 3rd phase targets helping people escape poverty and solving problems related to implementing poverty reduction policies at the local level.

(VOVworld)- Expanding external relations and promoting ASEAN’s central role in the region’s evolving structure is high on the agenda of the 22nd ASEAN Summit in Brunei. The US has become a key player among ASEAN’s major partners. VOV editor Anh Huyen reports on the converging interests of ASEAN and the US.

(VOVworld) – The Vietnamese delegation led by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung is contributing many ideas to the on-going 22nd ASEAN Summit in Brunei. Vietnam confirms its strategic commitment to respecting ASEAN cooperation and working with other countries to build a united and strong ASEAN community.