State leader bids farewell to Australian Ambassador

President Trần Đại Quang lauded the contributions made by Australian Ambassador Hugh Borrowman to deepening the comprehensive partnership between Việt Nam and Australia, when he bid farewell to him in Hà Nội yesterday.

Young VNese ’future global leaders’: Obama

US President Barack Obama on Wednesday spoke about the importance of the younger generation to the future success of Việt Nam and the region at a town hall meeting with 800 members of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) at the GEM Center in HCM City.

Việt Nam hopes for deepened ties with Japan: PM

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc expressed hope that his visit to Japan on May 26-28 will create new impetus to further strengthen the relationship between Việt Nam and Japan. Strong co-operation is in the interests of the two countries’ people, and for peace, stability and development in the region and the world, he said.

Japan to deliver disaster emergency aid to Viet Nam

The Japanese Government yesterday announced emergency aid worth US$2.5 million for Việt Nam to address drought and saltwater intrusion consequences in the central and Mekong Delta regions since late 2014 due to the effects of El Niño.

Peace better than war: Barack Obama

US President Barack Obama is convinced that Việt Nam and the US can show the world how human dignity can be advanced in cooperation, not in conflicts.

Disputes should be resolved peacefully: Obama

"Big nations should not bully smaller ones. Disputes should be resolved peacefully," US President Barack Obama told a 4,000 strong audience of young students, intellectuals and businesspeople while discussing the tense dispute in the South China Sea, in his speech here today.

NEC reports 98 per cent election turnout

The National Election Council (NEC)’s Office claimed more than 65.5 million voters nationwide or 98.77 percent of the electorate went to the polls by 10pm Sunday to elect deputies to the 14th National Assembly (NA) and all-level People’s Councils for 2016-2021.

VN-US plan to stop wildlife trafficking

Việt Nam and the United States have launched a new partnership to combat wildlife trafficking on the occasion of the current Việt Nam visit by President Barack Obama.

VN, Mozambique explore interests

Việt Nam and Mozambique share an interest in developing coastal transport, thus liaison in the field is necessary, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said.

NA Chairwoman meets foreign ambassadors

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân had seperate meetings with Chinese Ambassador to Việt Nam, Hong Xiaoyong, and Australian Ambassador to Việt Nam, Hugh Borrowman, yesterday.

Nation turns out for elections

Nearly 70 million Vietnamese cast ballots yesterday to elect deputies to the 14th National Assembly and Peoples Councils.

Obama arrives in Việt Nam

US President Barack Obama’s three-day official visit to Việt Nam begins today, where he will make stops in Hà Nội and Hồ Chí Minh City.

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