A ray of fragile hope

A ray of fragile hope

(VOVworld) International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors have concluded a three-day visit to Iran to investigate allegations of a covert Iranian nuclear weapons program
Vietnam’s poverty reduction achievements in 2011

Vietnam’s poverty reduction achievements in 2011

Vietnam had impressive results in poverty reduction last year thanks to substantial economic growth. A number of fruitful programs were the National Target program on Poverty Reduction, the socio-economic...
Implications of EU rating downgrades

Implications of EU rating downgrades

Standard and Poor’s downgraded the credit ratings of nine euro-zone countries last week, making big news on a Black Friday the 13th. The rating downgrade hammers the...
Review of one year of inflation control

Review of one year of inflation control

Controlling inflation was the main task of the Vietnamese government in 2011. Despite 18.5% inflation this year, well above the set target of 7%, signs of recovery during...
2011 highlights US Return to Asia strategy

2011 highlights US Return to Asia strategy

Political analysts say this year the US has made the most extensive diplomatic efforts in the last 20 years. A highlight was the acceleration of the US Return to Asia strategy. President Barack...