Int’l scholars reject China’s East Sea demands
(VOV) - International scholars have presented evidence at a recent workshop in Paris, rejecting China’s sovereignty claim in the East Sea, especially its U-shaped line.
Struggling to reduce poverty
(VOV) - October 17 is observed as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This year’s theme “Ending the violence of extreme poverty” highlights the need for a truly global anti-poverty alliance, one in which both developed and developing countries participate actively.
80 Chinese maps show Truong Sa, Hoang Sa belonging to Vietnam
(VOV) - Tran Thang, President of the Institute for Vietnamese Culture & Education (IVCE) in the US has 80 ancient Chinese maps confirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang Sa (Paracel) Archipelagos.
Vietnam asks China to end tourism plan in Hoang Sa
A representative from the Foreign Ministry’s National Boundary Commission on April 12 opposed China’s plan to bring tourists to Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago.
IMF-WB conference faces obstacles to cooperation
The annual conference of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Tokyo, Japan, is expected to find solutions to the crisis in the Eurozone, check the downturn of the global economy and assist developing countries.
Vietnam requests China to respect sovereignty
(VOV) - Vietnam asks China to respect its sovereignty and refrain from wrongful actions to make practical contributions to developing the friendship and cooperation between the two countries as well as maintaining peace and stability in the East Sea.
Security in Afghanistan: a difficult blank to fill in
The international community has never been more worried about security in Afghanistan even with the presence of the US forces and the International Security Assistance Force.
Vietnam attends ASEAN Maritime Forum in Manila
(VOV) - A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh has attended the third ASEAN Maritime Forum (AMF 3) and the first Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum (EAMF).
A setback for US – Russian relations
As of October 1, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) withdrew all staff from Russia, ending its 20-year mission there in response to Moscow’s request. Although Washington insists the closure will not affect bilateral ties, analysts say the damage is already done.
Iran’s nuclear crisis heating up
Tehran’s nuclear crisis is causing an intense headache for the world community. The tiniest spark is likely to ignite a conflagration, perhaps World War III.