Japan's Upper House delays vote on security bills

Japan's Upper House delays vote on security bills

(VOVworld) – On Wednesday, Japan's ruling and opposition parties delayed their final vote on security bills after opposition politicians blocked doorways in parliament, despite efforts by prime minister Shinzo Abe...
UN concerned over mine blast in Korean DMZ

UN concerned over mine blast in Korean DMZ

(VOVworld) – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed concern over a mine explosion in the Korean Demilitarised Zone, leaving 2 South Korean patrol soldiers gravely injured
South Sudan rivals restart peace talks

South Sudan rivals restart peace talks

(VOVworld) – South Sudan’s warring parties began a new round of talks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Thursday as an August 17 deadline for a peace agreement looms
Libya peace talks resume

Libya peace talks resume

(VOVworld) – Talks between Libya’s warring parties will resume next Monday in Geneva, according to a statement by the UN Support Mission in Libya
ASEAN urges parties to fully abide by DOC

ASEAN urges parties to fully abide by DOC

(VOVworld) – ASEAN Foreign Ministers have expressed grave concerns at recent developments in the East Sea, saying that they eroded trust, increased tensions, and threatened peace, stability, and security in the...
Vietnam welcomes Iran’s nuclear agreement

Vietnam welcomes Iran’s nuclear agreement

(VOVworld) – The Foreign Ministry held its regular press briefing on Thursday. In response to questions about Vietnam’s stance on the historic nuclear deal between Iran and the major world powers after 12 years...