NA agrees to raise GDP growth rate to 6.2% in 2015

NA agrees to raise GDP growth rate to 6.2% in 2015

(VOVworld) – 89.54% of the National Assembly deputies voted to approve a resolution on next year’s socio-economic development which aims to obtain a higher economic growth rate than in 2014. The resolution sets the GDP...
Meeting to prepare logistics for IPU 132 convenes

Meeting to prepare logistics for IPU 132 convenes

(VOVworld)- Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Deputy Chief of the State Steering Committee for the 132nd General Assembly of Inter-Parliamentary Union chaired a meeting to ensure security and...
  Vietnam ready to host 132nd IPU Assembly

Vietnam ready to host 132nd IPU Assembly

(VOVworld) – Vice National Assembly Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong Thursday delivered a closing speech at the 131st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly and took the occasion to invite IPU members to...
Peace in Ukraine is in the future

Peace in Ukraine is in the future

(VOVworld)- Since a cease fire took effect a month ago, tensions between Ukraine’s government and separatists have eased. But violations and new actions by the government are dimming the...
Challenges facing the new Afghan administration

Challenges facing the new Afghan administration

(VOVworld) – Newly-elected Afghan President Ashraf Ghani was sworn into office on September 29, ending the term of President Hamid Karzai since the Taliban regime collapsed in 2001. President Ashraf Ghani’s taking...
“Phan Quang – friends and profession”

“Phan Quang – friends and profession”

(VOVworld) - The book, entitled “Phan Quang – friends and profession”, recounts stories about journalist Phan Quang, his life and career. It was published thanks to the efforts of journalist Trần Thanh...
Vietnam, India strengthen strategic partnership

Vietnam, India strengthen strategic partnership

(VOVworld)- The Indian President Pranab Mukherjee began a 4-day state visit to Vietnam on Sunday at the invitation of President Truong Tan Sang. After the welcoming ceremony in Hanoi on Monday...
Australia, Vietnam boost legislative relations

Australia, Vietnam boost legislative relations

(VOVworld) - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung has urged the legislative bodies of Vietnam and Australia to promote reciprocal delegation exchange and share legislative experiences at international parliamentary forums
Vietnam, Myanmar foster cooperation

Vietnam, Myanmar foster cooperation

(VOVworld) – Myanmar’s Parliamentary Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann began an official visit to Vietnam on Friday at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung. The visit is...
Hanoi honors outstanding graduates

Hanoi honors outstanding graduates

(VOVworld) - A ceremony was held on Sunday at King Ly Thai To monument in downtown Hanoi to honor the city’s 132 most outstanding graduates in 2014
Vietnam, Cambodia hold talks

Vietnam, Cambodia hold talks

(VOVworld)- A high-level delegation from Cambodia’s National Assembly led by its President Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Charkrei Heng Samrin began an official visit to Vietnam on Monday at...