Recognizing same sex marriages needs a roadmap

Recognizing same sex marriages needs a roadmap

(VOVworld) – A representative of the Ministry of Justice said the social view and awareness on homosexuality has changed compared to 2000 when the Marriage and Family Law was approved
Rights of ASEAN women and children promoted

Rights of ASEAN women and children promoted

(VOVworld) – The 2-year operations of the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) in Vietnam were reviewed at a conference held...
Vietnam’s diplomacy 2013: Efficiency and Practicality

Vietnam’s diplomacy 2013: Efficiency and Practicality

(VOVworld) – 2013 has seen numerous diplomatic activities, which were implemented widely and deeply to obtain practical results. Diplomatic activities have created a favorable international environment for national development, taken advantage of resources for...
UNDP Administrator concludes Vietnam visit

UNDP Administrator concludes Vietnam visit

(VOVworld)- UNDP Administrator Helen Clark concluded her 4-day visit to Vietnam on Sunday. On Saturday, she attended a workshop with 20 ethnic minority women discussing ethnic minority women’s...
Over 15,000 prisoners to be pardoned

Over 15,000 prisoners to be pardoned

(VOVworld) – The Presidential Office today/ on Thursday held a press briefing with domestic and foreign reporters to announce an amnesty for over 15,000 prisoners nationwide
Violence reoccurs in Iraq

Violence reoccurs in Iraq

(VOVworld) – A series of bloody attacks in Iraq over the past 2 days killed 31 people and injured 13 others, bringing the number of casualties since the beginning of July...
National Assembly discusses Law on Corporate Income Tax

National Assembly discusses Law on Corporate Income Tax

(VOVworld) - National Assembly deputies on Wednesday discussed changes to the Law on Corporate Income Tax including tax preferential policies for certain areas and localities. Under the revised draft, the common tariff will be 22% instead of...
US President Obama sworn in for second term

US President Obama sworn in for second term

Hundreds of thousands gathered Monday in Washington for Barack Obama's public inauguration of his second term. The ceremony was chaired by democratic senator Charles Schumer, the chairman of the...