National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ acknowledged the achievements of the industry and trade sectors over the last year, during a working session with leaders of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on Tuesday.

China will work together with Việt Nam to preserve the traditional friendship, deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperation between the two countries, protect common strategic interests and promote the bilateral relationship, Chinese Ambassador Xiong Bo has said.

Deputy Foreign Minister Phạm Quang Hiệu spoke to Thế giới & Việt Nam (The World and Việt Nam Report) online newspaper about Việt Nam’s active participation in the field of international law and the strategy of raising the country's voice in this field, contributing to improving national prestige and position.

Many important achievements in external affairs last year affirmed the clear-sighted foreign policy of the Party and State, the support and consensus of the entire political system and people, and the close coordination among all-level authorities and sectors.

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng offered incense in tribute to the late kings and talented persons who had made contributions to the nation at Kính Thiên Palace in the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel in Hà Nội on Friday, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year.