(VOVworld) - The 4th session of the 13th NA wrapped up on Friday after nearly 1 month of meeting. The NA deputies approved a number of laws and resolutions relating to the orientations and roadmap for national socio-economic development, defense and security, and diplomacy. The session took place in a reformed, democratic, and effective atmosphere.

(VOVworld) - A ceasefire between the Israeli government and the Islamist Hamas movement that runs the Gaza Strip has taken effect since 19 GMT on Thursday. After a series of international diplomatic efforts, the truce has temporarily ended fierce fire exchange in Gaza that killed nearly 200 people last weekend. However, there are doubts about the sustainability of the truce as this is not the first time Israel and Hamas agree to stop fighting.

(VOVworld) - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and his entourage has successfully wrapped up his participation at the 21st ASEAN summit and related summits in Cambodia. Our Current Affairs sheds light on Vietnam’s contributions to strengthening ASEAN’s status.

(VOVworld) – The ongoing international seminar on the East Sea in Ho Chi Minh City, the fourth of its kind, is consistent in discussing the importance of the area from the viewpoints of international law, the interests of concerned parties and the recent developments there. Themed ‘East Sea: Cooperation for Regional Security and Development’, the event aims to help the public better understand about issues relating to the East Sea and propose to directly and indirectly concerned governments to strengthen cooperation to prevent and control conflicts and crises there.

(VOVworld)- The National Assembly deputies on Monday discussed revisions of the Land Law. They emphasized on land reserves for agricultural development purposes, the delegation of power in land planning and the reduction of land related complaints and denunciation.

(VOVworld) - Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung is to attend the 21st ASEAN summit and related summits in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from November 17 to 20. VOV reporter Anh Huyen sheds light on Vietnam’s contributions to the ASEAN summit.

(VOVworld)- Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov on Thursday began an official visit to Vietnam. Both countries have witnessed rapid developments in their bilateral friendship and multifaceted cooperation in recent years. Last year, the two countries have raised their relationship to the comprehensive cooperation partnership. In such a context, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov’s visit will help further the bilateral cooperation in various fields.

(VOVworld) – The Japanese political scene is experiencing new challenges. In face of the economic slowdown, and unceasing territorial tension, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda’s decision to dissolve parliament on November 16 at the earliest and a general election scheduled for December has posed new difficulties to Japan. The public predicts that an undercurrent in the Japanese political scene is likely to unseat Mr. Noda from power.

(VOVworld) – Negative information on the ongoing debt crisis in the Eurozone has made the headlines worldwide. This means the crisis has become worse than expected. VOV’s editor Hong Van analyzes ….

(VOVworld)- At the 4th session of the 13th National Assembly in Hanoi on Monday, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc presented the government’s report on implementing the National Assembly’s resolution on previous Q&A sessions. This is the first time the government has reported on how well cabinet members have kept the promises they made before the National Assembly and the voters. VOV brings you excerpts from the report. The government’s report covers Vietnam’s major socio-ec