(VOVWORLD) - Iran opened a border crossing with the Kurdistan region of Iraq on Wednesday after having closed it following last month’s vote in favor of independence in the Kurdish area.

(VOVWORLD) - Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Thursday that Iraqi forces had launched attacks on Rawa and al_Qaim on the western border with Syria.

(VOVWORLD) - The Ministry of Science and Technology and Ho Chi Minh City’s People Committee held a workshop on Thursday to promote regional connectivity in the southeastern region.

(VOVWORLD) - South Korea will closely cooperate with the United States to bring about a peaceful resolution to the North Korean nuclear issue, South Korea’s new ambassador to the US said on Thursday.

(VOVWORLD) - A conference to strengthen the application of science and technology in rural development in the Central Highlands took place in Kon Tum province on Thursday.

(VOVWORLD) -National Assembly deputies today discussed the revised Law on Overseas Representative Missions of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) -Lao Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone paid a working visit to Ben Tre province on Thursday/ today. He appreciated the province’s socio-economic development and its advantages of coco production.

(VOVWORLD) - The Ministry of Health and the Health Department of Da Nang city on Wednesday conducted a drill for emergency response during APEC Economic Leaders’ Week coming to Da Nang in November.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnam Aquaculture Expo and Forum 2017 opened in Can Tho city on Wednesday.

(VOVWORLD) - The 3rd annual Vietnam International Motor Show opened on Wednesday at the Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City.