President calls for more efforts on ethnic minority affairs

The Committee for Ethnic Affairs and related agencies should pay attention to implementing relevant resolutions and directives on ethnic affairs from the Party Central Committee, National Assembly and Government, President Trần Đại Quang said.

Deputies map out action plan on safety and health in the workplace

Việt Nam has set operational safety and health in the workplace as a top priority, creating more effective solutions and budgets for safe conditions in the workplace over past decade since the country signed an ASEAN – Occupational Safety Health Net (OSHNET) agreement in 1999.

Public services get good rating

A survey publicised yesterday by the Ministry of Home Affairs found that people in 10 selected Vietnamese provinces and cities are generally satisfied with local public administration services.

President Quang meets Lao General Secretary Volachith

President Trần Đại Quang and Party General Secretary and President of Laos Bounnhang Volachith discussed ways to intensify bilateral ties in the foreseeable future during their meeting in Hà Nội yesterday.

Việt Nam, Russia agree to beef up defence ties

Việt Nam’s Minister of National Defence, General Ngô Xuân Lịch and his Russian counterpart General Sergey Shoigu emphasised the need for the two countries to realise defence co-operation agreements they have reached while increasing mutual support at international forums. 

Prime Minister receives WEF Managing Director

Việt Nam always considers the private sector an important driving force of development, said Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc during a reception in Hà Nội yesterday for World Economic Forum (WEF) Managing Director Philipp Rosler.

VN, Lao Party leaders laud special bilateral friendship

 Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng and Lao Party chief and President Bounnhang Volachith underscored the significance of traditional friendship and co-operation between Việt Nam and Laos during their talks in Hà Nội yesterday. 

PM welcomes US Secretary of Agriculture in Hà Nội

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc hosted a reception in Hà Nội yesterday for US Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack, during which he hoped the US would step up activities to support Việt Nam in agricultural production and climate change response.

Lao Party chief reasserts special attention to relations with Việt Nam

General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos, Bounnhang Volachith, said that the visit to Việt Nam in his first overseas trip as Party and State leader shows that the Party and State of Laos and he himself attach great importance to preserving and enhancing the friendship, special, loyal and pure solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation with Việt Nam.

NA Vice Chairman attends ASEP-9 meeting in Mongolia

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Uông Chu Lưu proposed numerous measures to foster co-operation between Asia and Europe at the 9th Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership (ASEP-9) Meeting, which ran from April 21-22 in Mongolia.

New Lao President visits Việt Nam

General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Bounnhang Volachith will pay an official friendly visit to Việt Nam from April 25-27.

Hà Tĩnh gets development advice

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng has urged the central province of Hà Tĩnh to pay attention to sustainable development of both its industry and agriculture while promoting its tourism potential.

NA candidates get election training

 A two-day conference by the National Assembly (NA) Council of Ethnic Affairs opened yesterday in Hà Nội, which aims to improve the electioneering skills of ethnic minority candidates in the upcoming elections of the National Assembly and People’s Councils.

Việt Nam and US leaders discuss bilateral relations

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh and US Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken compared notes on measures to enhance the relationship between Việt Nam and the US in the time ahead during their meeting in Hà Nội yesterday.

PM thanks Kumho Asiana investment

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc appreciated Kumho Asiana’s contribution to the development of trade, investment, culture and education in Việt Nam during a reception yesterday for the group’s Chairman Park Sam Koo.

VN’s foreign minister stresses importance of ASEM organisation

 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday hosted a conference on “Enhancing the comprehensive Asia-Europe Partnership in the 21st century” in Hà Nội to review two decades of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) and make proposals for the group’s plans in the third decade. 

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