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President, senior Party official receives Cambodian high-ranking military officer

President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc hosted a reception in Hà Nội on Tuesday for Lt. Gen. Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army.

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HCM City commemorates 61st anniversary of AO use

An event was held by the Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin of HCM City on Monday to commemorate the 61st anniversary of the chemicals first being used in Việt Nam.

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14th session of 15th NA Standing Committee opens

The 14th session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee opened on Tuesday and will last for three days, during which full-time legislators are scheduled to consider and approve two draft resolutions.

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ASEAN proves its resilience in responding to challenges: Deputy FM

Deputy foreign minister Hà Kim Ngọc granted an interview to the media about the achievements of ASEAN as well as the role and contributions of Việt Nam as an active and responsible member, as the bloc celebrates its 55th founding anniversary (August 8, 1977 – 2022).

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PM emphasises digital transformation crucial to an independent, self-reliant economy

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính described digital transformation as an important tool for the building of an independent and self-reliant economy and the extensive and effective integration into the world.

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Việt Nam eager to enhance ties with Cambodia: Defence Minister

Vietnamese defence minister hosted a reception for a delegation of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) led by Lt. Gen. Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the RCAF and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army.

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FBI hands over illegally-acquired cultural artefacts to Việt Nam

The transfer took place at the Vietnamese Embassy in Washington last week in the presence of representatives from the US Department of State and Department of Homeland Security.

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A future-proof and forward-looking ASEAN Economic Community

With a combined GDP of more than US$3.4 trillion in 2021, the region has now emerged as the world’s fifth largest economy, and is on-track to become the fourth largest by 2030.

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Cambodian military delegation visits Việt Nam

Following an official welcome for the Cambodian delegation on Monday morning, Lt. Gen. Nguyễn Văn Nghĩa, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Việt Nam People’s Army (VPA) , held talks with Lt. Gen. Hun Manet.

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Spain recognises Việt Nam's new passports, reversing earlier decision

Spain’s move leaves Germany and Czech Republic as the only two countries to date to have rejected Việt Nam’s new passports.

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Flag raised in Hà Nội to mark ASEAN’s 55th founding anniversary

The ceremony was chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn, and attended by Ambassadors of ASEAN countries and ASEAN partners, along with local officials.

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55 years of ASEAN: One Vision, One Identity, One Community

Member of the Central Party Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn penned an article entitled ’55 years of ASEAN: One Vision, One Identity, One Community’ on the 55th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (August 8, 1967-2022).

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Vietnamese leaders send messages of sympathy to Cuban leaders following serious fire

Following the fire at a fuel depot in Matanzas, Cuba on August 5th that caused serious damage, Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc sent messages of sympathy to Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz.

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Việt Nam contributes to International Law Commission

Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyễn Hồng Thao has pledged to make more contributions to the progress and development of international law, for peace, friendship, cooperation and sustainable development in the world.

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Samsung to manufacture semiconductor products in Việt Nam in 2023: CEO Roh

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has asked Samsung Electronics of the Republic of Korea to expand its operations in Việt Nam during a reception for the group’s CEO Roh Tae-Moon in Hà Nội on Friday.

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September 8 set as annual day to honour Vietnamese language

The decision is part of the project to honour the language among the overseas Vietnamese community in 2023-30

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ASEAN Regional Forum members prioritise cooperation in counter-terrorism and defence

The ARF members discussed many regional and international issues, especially those with complicated developments such as in the South China Sea, Myanmar, Ukraine, Korean Peninsula and Taiwan Strait in the spirit of frank and substantive dialogue.

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Việt Nam eyes stronger cooperation with international partners  

Foreign Minister Sơn met his counterparts from the US, South Korea, Australia and Timo Leste, suggesting countries deepen cooperation in trade and regional security.