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...
EU calls for settlement in East Sea dispute

EU calls for settlement in East Sea dispute

(VOVworld) - EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini called on China and South East Asian nations to resolve their rival claims over the East Sea and respect international law
G7 leaders concerned about tensions in East Sea

G7 leaders concerned about tensions in East Sea

(VOVworld) – The Group of Seven (G7) Summit 2015 wrapped up in Germany on Monday, adopting a joint communiqué expressing concern over current tensions in the East Sea. In the communiqué,...