VOVworld)- Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visits to Belgium and the EU constitute his first trip to Western Europe as the Party leader. The visits will open a new cooperation framework for relations between Vietnam and the EU and help to boost Vietnam-Belgium relations.

(VOVworld) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits Vietnam on Wednesday and Thursday. The visits will open a new chapter in bilateral relations, deepen the strategic partnership, and boost cooperation in politics, security, national defense, economics, trade, and investment. VOV reviews the Vietnam – Japan strategic partnership.

(VOVworld) – It’s been two years since the Arab Spring broke, shaking the Muslim world. Contrary to initial expectations, the only things the revolution has brought countries in the Middle East and North Africa are political instability, social division, and economic decline. VOV editor Hong Van comments:

(VOVworld)-The agreement ending the war and restoring peace in Vietnam known as the Paris Peace Accords was signed on January 27, 1973 in Paris, one month after the US stopped bombing Hanoi and northern Vietnam. Under the agreement, the US had to withdraw from Vietnam. VOV examines the agreement.

(VOVworld)- The draft revision of the 1992 Constitution has been made available for the public’s comments on the political system, human rights, citizens’ basic rights and obligations, national defense, the state apparatus and the Constitution’s validity. The collection of the public’s comments is being carried out in various ways for 3 months reflecting the exercise of people’s power.

(VOVworld) – For the American people, whether Barack Obama or Mitt Romney won the Presidential election, their aspiration is a brighter future for the US. They hope, in the next 4 years, that the US will have a productive economy which employs more people and makes them earn more with better social welfare. Barack Obama won the voters’ confidence as they trust his commitment to change. His landslide victory by more than 100 electoral votes reveals the people’s high expectations.

(VOVworld) - Last year Vietnam widely and effectively implemented diplomatic activities in line with the resolution of the 11th National Party Congress. Diplomatic activities have generated a favorable international environment for national development, attracting resources for the industrialization and modernization process, and defending national interests, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Anh Huyen reviews last year’s diplomatic efforts.

(VOVworld) – Over the past year, many opportunities for Middle East peace were missed due to the inflexibility of the parties involved. Efforts by the international community have come to a standstill and a two-state solution to the Israeli – Palestinian conflict seems more and more remote. VOV’s editor Anh Huyen reviews the situation.

(VOVworld) - Despite numerous challenges and difficulties caused by the global economic crisis in 2012, the Vietnamese government paid special attention to social security. As a result, people’s incomes were ensured through support programs for employment, poverty reduction and social insurance. People have been helped to access basic social services in housing, health care, education and clean water.

(VOVworld) - The Vietnam – EU relationship progressed significantly in 2012 with a number of political and economic events. The achievements of last year boosted bilateral relations to a higher level after more than 20 years of diplomatic ties. VOV reporter Hong Van sheds light on milestones in the Vietnam – EU relationship in 2012.