(VOVworld)-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Feb 21 began a 3-day visit to the US to strengthen ties with its strategic ally. The visit aims to enhance Japanese- US relations during the new terms of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Barak Obama. This visit is likely to influence the complicated situation in Northeast Asia.

(VOVworld) – The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on February 14th released its annual report on global press freedom, which listed Vietnam among the world’s top 5 countries for jailing the most journalists. The assessment is groundless and doesn’t reflect the real situation in Vietnam. In fact, it boldly distorts Vietnam’s freedom of the press.

(VOVworld) – Next Tuesday, negotiations on Iran’s nuclear development will take place in Kazakhstan between Tehran and the P5+1 group of world powers. A week prior to the event, statements issued by both sides make a breakthrough appear unlikely. VOV comments…

(VOVworld)- Strengthening diplomatic activities to develop the economy is one of the five major tasks of Vietnamese diplomacy this year. Vietnamese enterprises need support from diplomatic activities to exploit advantages, overcome challenges, and explore new potential markets. This is not just the top concern of Vietnamese enterprises but also the determination of Vietnamese diplomacy this year, said Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on the VTV program “People ask, Ministers answer”. Here are some excerpts from the program.

(VOVworld) - This year sees a wide range of activities to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and some other countries, including two strategic partners in Asia: Japan and India.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam is on the path to greater development. The country has a lot of potential. Vietnam is a peaceful nation of friendly and hospitable people. These are comments about Vietnam by foreigners living and working here.

(VOVworld) – Before the high-tech multi-media explosion, radio used to be the most effective way to broadcast news to the public. Today, radio holds a special position among the many kinds of communication devices.

(VOVworld) - In 2012, Vietnam’s GDP growth rate was 5.03%, an impressive figure compared to the economic decline in many countries. The Vietnamese people are hoping for further economic growth in 2013.

(VOVworld) - Overseas remittance to Vietnam has increased rapidly in recent years. In 2012, despite the global economic crisis, overseas remittance to Vietnam totaled nearly 10 billion USD. This resource has contributed greatly to national development.

(VOVworld) – 2013 Spring newspapers highlight the Party and government’s Lunar New Year's messages, the Party’s founding anniversary, and the country’s socio-economic progress, make forecasts for the New Year, and promote festivals.