New EU president faces challenges

New EU president faces challenges

(VOVWORLD) - Austria assumed the rotating EU presidency on July 1. In its 6-month term, the government of Prime Minister Sebastian Kurz will have to make important decisions on uniting or...
UN calls emergency meeting on Syria

UN calls emergency meeting on Syria

(VOVWORLD) -The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss the Syrian army’s offensive against groups of insurgents in southwestern Syria that has forced some 300...
US affirms its NATO commitments

US affirms its NATO commitments

(VOVWORLD) - The United States will continue to show its commitment to NATO, a senior US Army commander said Thursday as a fresh batch of military helicopters arrived in Europe’s...
Vietnam works to build united, stronger ASEAN

Vietnam works to build united, stronger ASEAN

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and other ASEAN leaders have discussed measures to strengthen ASEAN’s resilience and innovation during their ongoing summit in Singapore. The effort aims to build an...
Efforts to combat corruption continue

Efforts to combat corruption continue

(VOVWORLD) - National Assembly deputies will discuss on Tuesday the draft law on anti-corruption which will replace the 10-year old Law on Anti-Corruption. At last week’s...
 APEC increases investment in agriculture, rural areas

APEC increases investment in agriculture, rural areas

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam, other APEC economies, and international organizations have paid special attention to ensure sustainable agricultural and rural development. APEC economies are expanding markets and financial services to boost the...
EU countries united on Brexit tough stance

EU countries united on Brexit tough stance

(VOVworld) – The new holder of the EU Council’s rotating presidency, Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, said EU negotiators have showed their unity and uncompromising stance on Brexit and the...
China prioritizes its relations with ASEAN In 2015

China prioritizes its relations with ASEAN In 2015

(VOVworld)- Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang told a regular press conference on Wednesday that the Chinese government always regards ASEAN as being the priority in its neighborhood diplomacy
EU agrees tougher trade rules amid China row

EU agrees tougher trade rules amid China row

(VOVworld) - EU member nations agreed to beef up trade rules against cheap imports, including Chinese products on Tuesday as they wage an ongoing battle against China's expanding trade status. After three...
EU releases legislative priorities for 2017

EU releases legislative priorities for 2017

(VOVworld) – On Tuesday, President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz, holder of the rotating Council Presidency Robert Fico, and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker signed a joint declaration...