New chapter in Cuba-EU relation

New chapter in Cuba-EU relation

(VOVworld)- The European Union and Cuba signed an agreement Friday to normalize ties, in a deal that could clear the way for trade and political dialogue between the 28-member bloc...
Parliamentary elections: winds of change in Iran?

Parliamentary elections: winds of change in Iran?

(VOVworld) – Preliminary results of the February 26 parliamentary elections in Iran were leaning in favor of reformist and moderate forces in both the parliament and the Assembly of Experts. Analysts...
Reformists lead in Iran parliament vote

Reformists lead in Iran parliament vote

(VOVworld) – Reformists and moderate conservatives were leading in Iranian parliamentary elections according to early results on Saturday with 29 out of 30 seats for the capital city of Tehran
Japanese cherry trees planted in Hanoi

Japanese cherry trees planted in Hanoi

(VOVworld) – Beautiful Japanese cherry trees were planted at the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics in Hanoi yesterday. The trees were presented by the Japan – Vietnam Friendship Association’s chapter in...
Comic series wins International Manga award

Comic series wins International Manga award

(VOVworld) - The first volume of a historical comic series by Vietnamese Phong Duong Comic has won the silver award at the ninth International Manga Awards hosted by Japan's Ministry...
Vietnam contributes to ASEAN-US cooperation

Vietnam contributes to ASEAN-US cooperation

(VOVworld) – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung recently attended the ASEAN-US summit in the US. Vietnam contributed initiatives to the summit, which bolstered the ASEAN-US strategic partnership
France-Cuba relations progressing

France-Cuba relations progressing

(VOVworld) – Cuban President Raul Castro is on a 2-day official state visit to France, the first by a Cuban head of state since 1995. The visit signals improving relations...
IMF cancels rule created in 2010 to bail out Greece

IMF cancels rule created in 2010 to bail out Greece

(VOVworld) - The International Monetary Fund abolished Wednesday a rule created in 2010 that allowed it to participate in an international bailout of Greece despite doubts about Athen’s debt sustainability
 Prospects for Japan-South Korea relations in 2016

Prospects for Japan-South Korea relations in 2016

(VOVworld) – Japan and South Korea reached a historic agreement on compensation for wartime sex slaves last December. The agreement, together with progresses in bilateral relations in 2015, promises a positive...
Vietnamese writer receives ASEAN literature award

Vietnamese writer receives ASEAN literature award

(VOVworld) – Vietnamese writer Tran Mai Hanh was awarded the 2015 South East Asian Writers Awards (SEA Writer Awards) for his novel “Bien Ban Chien Tranh 1-2-3-4.75” (War Minutes January-April...
Turkey, EU resume talks

Turkey, EU resume talks

(VOVworld) - Turkey and the EU resumed negotiations regarding Turkey's accession into the bloc on Monday, in particular on Chapter 17 regarding economic and monetary policy