Việt Nam and Israel should work together in the spirit of creativity and innovation to strengthen bilateral economic co-operation, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin told the Vietnam News Agency in the run up to his March 19-25 official visit to the country.

Vietnam has made significant efforts to contribute to the development of the Francophone community and the promotion of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF)’s image in the region.

Intense debate over the Planning Law heated up a National Assembly Standing Committee meeting yesterday afternoon, raising fears it might not be passed in time for localities to prepare their own development plans.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his spouse will pay an official visit to Việt Nam from March 21-24.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked for closer coordination with Laos in preventing cross-border crimes, such as drug trafficking, and ensuring security along the shared border.

The eighth session of 14th National Assembly Standing Committee on Thursday turned its agenda toward discussing amendments to the Technology Transfer Law.

Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng has called for stronger co-operation between Việt Nam and Russia in energy, especially in oil and gas exploration and exploitation.

 Laos’ minister of public security was awarded an honorary doctorate yesterday in Ha Noi by the Việt Nam People’s Police Academy for his contributions to training the two countries’ public security forces.

Active co-ordination and frequent meetings have enabled authorities on both sides of the Việt Nam-Cambodia border to implement agreements and maintain security and stability.