Việt Nam vows tougher IP enforcement after US report raises concerns

Việt Nam has defended its intellectual property enforcement efforts after a critical US report, with the foreign ministry highlighting tougher crackdowns on counterfeit goods, online piracy and trademark violations while urging Washington to make a “balanced and objective” assessment.

Việt Nam, France see new strides in defence ties

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyễn Trường Thắng stressed that defence ties, a key pillar of bilateral relationship, have been growing substantively and effectively, with progress in the exchange of all-level delegations, especially those at high level, defence industry, training, and United Nations peacekeeping operations, consistent with agreements reached by leaders and the two defence ministries, plus signed cooperation documents.

Standing Deputy PM receives Vientiane capital’s leader

Commending the growing cooperation between the two capitals, Standing Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc noted that Hà Nội and Vientiane have maintained regular delegation exchanges and implemented numerous practical cooperation projects.

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