Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc hosted a reception for Secretary of the Party Committee of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Lu Xinshe, in Hà Nội on March 19.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân hailed the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai for its strong socio-economic performance in 2018 – particularly for its growth rate of 8 per cent – during a working session with the province’s senior officials yesterday.

Whichever country holds the ASEAN chairmanship must take the lead in consolidating the bloc’s identity and enhancing its adaptability in a changing world, said Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Văn Thảo yesterday.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc hosted separate receptions for Bulgarian Ambassador Marinela Petkova and Uruguayan Ambassador Rosario Portell Casanova in Hà Nội on March 19.

Developing municipal and provincial defence zones is a proactive measure to protect the country and ensure solid security even when threats are not yet visible.

The Diplomatic Academy of Việt Nam and the Chinese Embassy co-organised a seminar on the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) and related regional collaboration opportunities in Hà Nội on Monday.

The High-Level People’s Court in HCM City on Monday upheld prison sentences for five defendants for “attempting to overthrow the people’s administration”.

The Ministry of Public Security has initiated legal proceedings against former deputy chairman of central Đà Nẵng City People’s Committee Nguyễn Ngọc Tuấn for alleged violations on land management.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân held a working session with authorities of south central Bình Thuận Province on the weekend to discuss its socio-economic situation, Party building and key tasks for the near future.