Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc attended a flag-raising ceremony on the navy’s two new Kilo-class submarines in the south central coastal province of Khánh Hòa yesterday.

The State visit to Việt Nam by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will be a historical milestone and open a new chapter in the two countries’ friendship and co-operation, says President Trần Đại Quang. 

A conference on investment, trade and tourism promotion held for the first time by the mountainous province of Tuyên Quang yesterday has concluded with investors’ pledging a total of VNĐ18.3 trillion (over US$801 million) into six large-scale projects in this province.

The agenda of the first Senior Officials’ Meetings (SOM1) and related meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Forum continued on Monday in Nha Trang City, south central Khánh Hòa province, with a series of events.

President Trần Đại Quang urged the health sector to continue to reform the health country’s healthcare system to provide better healthcare to all in Việt Nam.

 The first ever visit to Việt Nam by a Japanese Emperor and Empress is a historical event of great significance that will reinforce mutual trust and friendship, says a senior Japanese official.

Senior officials from APEC economies, as well as experts and scholars have discussed the possibility of establishing a free trade area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) along with its potential impacts and difficulties facing the process.

The Government Cipher Commission of Việt Nam and the Cipher Department under Cuba’s Ministry of Home Affairs should bolster co-operation, especially in exchange of visits, training, and scientific research.

The theme of universal health coverage and sustainable development as well as five priority areas for discussion and action set by Viet Nam were praised by APEC delegates yesterday.