Việt Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have agreed to lift two-way trade to US$100 billion by 2020 during talks in Hà Nội yesterday between President Trần Đại Quang and RoK President Moon Jae-in.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyễn Phú Trọng hosted a reception in Hà Nội yesterday for President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea, during which the host highlighted the significance of Moon’s current visit to Việt Nam.

President Trần Đại Quang and his spouse hosted the official welcome ceremony for the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s President Moon Jae-in and his spouse in Hà Nội today. 

A prison term from 18 to 19 years has been proposed for Đinh La Thăng, former Chairman of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam), who was accused of wrongdoings in the group’s investment of VNĐ800 billion (over US$35 million) in the Ocean Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OceanBank). 

Developing smart cities will provide incentives for solving basic urban issues in Việt Nam, an official from the Ministry of Construction (MoC) said at a seminar on smart cities held in Hà Nội on Thursday.

Việt Nam opposes and resolutely rejects China’s unilateral decision to adjust regulations on a fishing break at sea, including some territorial waters of Việt Nam, said the Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Lê Thị Thu Hằng.

Republic of Korea (RoK) President Moon Jae-in and Việt Nam Deputy Prime Minister Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh on March attended a ground breaking ceremony for the Việt Nam – RoK Institute of Science and Technology in the Hoà Lạc Hi-tech Park.

This year marks a meaningful anniversary for Italy and Việt Nam: 45 years of diplomatic relations. Italian Ambassador Cecillia Piccioni sends Việt Nam News readers a message to celebrate the long-term friendship between two peoples.

A memorial service for former Politburo member and former Prime Minister Phan Văn Khải took place at Thống Nhất (Reunification) Hall in Hồ Chí Minh City and International Convention Centre in Hà Nội today.