(VOVworld) - Despite economic difficulties, the Vietnamese government has paid special attention to the poor, especially during the Tet holiday. This has been a movement for the whole society and a major task of local government, and the business community and an important building block of the national social welfare policy.

(VOVworld)- The 12th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation took place in Cairo during the last two days. The world public is particularly curious about Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s visit, the first visit to Egypt by the state leader of an Islamic country since 1979. A closer relationship between these two countries is a hopeful sign for peace in the Middle-East.

(VOVworld) – Reporters Without Borders released its Press Freedom Index 2013 last week. It contains misinformation about press freedom in Vietnam. Once again, the organization has slandered and distorted press freedom in Vietnam. VOV’s Lam Son examines the issue.

(VOVworld) – ASEAN cooperation is considered of strategic importance for Vietnam’s national defense and development. In 2013, pursuing its national diplomatic orientation, Vietnam identifies as its key tasks deepening its relations with other countries and reinforcing its status in the international arena by proactively involving itself in multilateral forums, like ASEAN.

(VOVworld) – 2013 EU summit is scheduled to take place in Brussels later this week focusing on the bloc’s budget for the 2014 to 2020 period, a source of sharp disagreement between EU members in previous meetings. Leaders appear pessimistic about reaching any consensus on a budget worth 1 trillion Euros. VOV’s Hong Van reports…

(VOVworld) - In recent days, more and more overseas Vietnamese have been returning home to celebrate the traditional lunar new year festival. This is a time for them to reunite with their families, remember national traditions and enjoy the fruits of the nation’s recent achievements.

(VOVworld) – The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) will celebrate its 83rd founding anniversary on February 3, 2013 which coincides with the review of one year of implementing the 4th resolution of the Party Central Committee on urgent issues of Party building including criticism and self-criticism. This campaign has had a positive effect, contributing significantly to Party building.

(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)- South Korea has announced it successfully launched a rocket into space on Wednesday. Meanwhile, North Korea is threatening to launch its third nuclear test in retaliation for UN Security Council sanctions against Pyongyang for launching a satellite last December. These developments have increased tensions on the Korean peninsula.

(VOVworld) – ASEAN cooperation is considered of strategic importance for Vietnam’s national defense and development. In 2013, pursuing its national diplomatic orientation, Vietnam identifies as its key tasks deepening its relations with other countries and reinforcing its status in the international arena by proactively involving itself in multilateral forums, like ASEAN.