US warship enters East Sea

US warship enters East Sea

(VOVWORLD) - US Navy destroyer Wayne E. Meyer sailed near East Sea islands on Wednesday, affirming free access to the waters under international law, according to Commander Reann Mommsen, a spokeswoman for...
Not Dirt Cheap: Rare Earth Minerals and the Trade War

Not Dirt Cheap: Rare Earth Minerals and the Trade War

(VOVWORLD) - In the escalating trade war between the USA and China, ‘critical minerals’ and especially rare earth minerals (REM) have again become a prominent issue. This is because trace quantities of these...
South Korean President to be investigated

South Korean President to be investigated

(VOVworld) - South Korean prosecutors said Sunday that President Park Geun-hye is suspected of having conspired with her longtime confidante and former aides, indicating the scandal-hit president will be seen as a criminal suspect...
Religious freedom in Vietnam, an undeniable reality

Religious freedom in Vietnam, an undeniable reality

(VOVworld) – The US Department of State on August 10 released the 2015 International Religious Freedom Report, which judges other countries’ internal affairs. Although noting Vietnam’s positive action to safeguard freedom...
East Sea, a shared concern of G7 leaders

East Sea, a shared concern of G7 leaders

(VOVworld)- The Group 7 (G7) industrialized nations recently issued a joint statement on maritime security, denouncing China’s reclamation of islands in the East Sea. It demonstrates the international...
Europe intensifies anti tax avoidance measures

Europe intensifies anti tax avoidance measures

(VOVworld)- After the Panama Papers Scandal, countries around the world are intensifying the fight against tax avoidance. The European Commission recently adopted a series of measures, including requesting financial transparency...