At the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, the Prime Minister of the People’s Democratic Republic of Laos,  Thongloun Sisoulith, will visit Việt Nam from May 15 to 17.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc yesterday hosted a reception for ambassadors of ASEAN member countries, expressing his belief that the diplomats will contribute more to enhancing the friendship and all-round collaboration between their countries and Việt Nam

President Trần Đại Quang, who is contesting a National Assembly seat, told voters at a meeting in HCM City yesterday that fighting corruption would remain a focus for the country.

US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Daniel R. Russel, elaborated on US President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit to Việt Nam, which is slated for later this month, at a press conference in Hà Nội yesterday.

As a candidate running for a National Assembly seat, State President Trần Đại Quang told voters that as the State President and NA deputy, he would focus on upgrading the military to protect national independence and sovereignty.

Việt Nam reiterates the common responsibility and benefits of countries and the international community towards maintaining regional peace and stability, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung, said.

President Trần Đại Quang has asked the authorities of the northwest mountainous province of Điện Biên to enhance their leadership and direction for a number of key tasks, including promoting economic growth.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc met with voters from the northern port city of Hải Phòng at the weekend, confirming to do his utmost to improve national socio-economic management and continue building and promulgating new policies to increase labour productivity and facilitate business operation..

President Trần Đạii Quang has affirmed Việt Nam’s consistent policy of continuing to regard Japan as its leading and long-term partner.