5th Asian Beach Games opens

5th Asian Beach Games opens

(VOVworld)- The 5th Asian Beach Games opened in Da Nang on Saturday attracting the participation of 4,600 coaches and athletes from 45 countries and territories. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan...
Nuclear issues unresolved on Korean peninsula

Nuclear issues unresolved on Korean peninsula

(VOVworld) – Pyongyang conducted its 5th and most powerful nuclear test on September 9, despite world-wide protests and UN sanctions. The latest move has heightened regional tensions and showed that...
Vietnam’s prestige after 39 years in the UN

Vietnam’s prestige after 39 years in the UN

(VOVworld)- 39 years ago, on September 20, 1977, Vietnam became a UN member. This opened a new chapter for Vietnam’s foreign policy of multi-lateralization and diversification. Over the past 4 decades...
China tightens security for G20 summit

China tightens security for G20 summit

(VOVworld) – China has tightened security for the 11th G20 summit of the world's most developed and emerging economies, which will be in Hangzhou from September 4-5
Increased tension on the Korean Peninsula

Increased tension on the Korean Peninsula

(VOVworld)- The Korean Peninsula has once again drawn the international community’s attention following recent developments in North Korea and a number of other countries. These developments have heightened tension...
New crack in Russia-Ukraine relations

New crack in Russia-Ukraine relations

(VOVworld) – Russia had a row with Ukraine last week, after Moscow had accused Kiev of attempting attacks on Crimea to trigger a new conflict in the region. The row, the most...
Thailand tightens security for tourists’ safety

Thailand tightens security for tourists’ safety

(VOVworld) – The tourism industry of Thailand, a country of magnificent white sand beaches and sunset view, is being hurt by bomb attacks. Stricter security measures are taken to ensure safety...
Southeast Asia facing IS intrusion

Southeast Asia facing IS intrusion

(VOVworld) – Some Southeast Asian countries are facing the risk of becoming a base or target of the self-proclaimed Islamic State. After detecting several IS plots, Southeast Asian countries have...
Brazil ready for Olympics 2016

Brazil ready for Olympics 2016

(VOVworld) – Olympics 2016 will take place from August 5-21 in Brazil. More than 10,000 athletes from 206 countries and territories will compete at the world games. Brazil...
French President calls Nice attack a terrorist act

French President calls Nice attack a terrorist act

(VOVworld) – After an emergency government meeting early Friday morning, French President Francoise Hollande said on national TV that the attack in Nice was a horrific terrorist attack. An attacker killed 80...