Events that shaped 2019

December 31, 2019 - 21:25

2019 has seen good times and bad for Việt Nam. As we prepare for a new decade and get ready to write a new chapter in Việt Nam's history, we take a look back at the news events that shaped the past 12 months.

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Việt Nam, Belarus celebrate major anniversaries

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Parade for 70th anniversary of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory begins

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Việt Nam, Brazil all-round ties on right track: ambassador

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PM offers incense to fallen soldiers in Điện Biên Phủ

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Laos, Cambodia congratulate Điện Biên Phủ Victory’s 70th anniversary

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Get-together in Hungary marks 49th national reunification anniversary

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Việt Nam’s diplomacy achievements in 2019

While the world saw profound global instability in 2019, the Pacific – Asia area proved to be the leading region in terms of economic integration, Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh has said.

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Six laws being put into effect from beginning of 2020

Operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol will be officially banned from Wednesday as part of the Law on Prevention and Control of Alcoholic Beverages’ Harmful Effects.

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Deputy PM meets delegates to Việt Nam-China People’s Forum

The delegates included Hu Zhengyue, deputy head of the China Public Diplomacy Association, and vice chairman of the Soong Chingling Foundation Hu Zhengyue.

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PM lauds information-communications sector’s achievements

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc hailed comprehensive progress in the information and communications sector this year during its conference in Hà Nội on Saturday.

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Former minister escapes death penalty over AVG scandal

Former minister of information and communications Nguyễn Bắc Son was sentenced to life imprisonment on Saturday in connection with the notorious AVG deal, a lighter punishment than the death penalty proposed for him previously.

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Việt Nam, China hold negotiations on sea-related issues

Việt Nam and China held their 12th round of negotiations regarding the seas beyond the mouth of the Gulf of Tonkin and their 9th round of talks for consultation on co-operation for mutual development at sea in Beijing on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Party leader chairs Politburo’s meeting

Party General Secretary and President Nguyễn Phú Trọng presided over a meeting of the Politburo in Hà Nội on Thursday to discuss the working agenda of the Politburo and Secretariat in 2020, as well as personnel work.

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Lao FM commits support to Việt Nam

Lao Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith has said that the party, state, government and people of Laos will do their best to help Việt Nam fulfill its role of ASEAN Chair 2020 and non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2020-21.