President welcomes Russia’s Primorye territory governor

President Trương Tấn Sang asked Russia’s Primorye authorities to enlarge its market and connect with neighbouring regions so that Vietnamese products can gain access to the Far East, during a reception yesterday for the Governor of Primorye Territory Vladimir Miklushevsky.

Gov't reform needed to tackle corruption

Despite fruitful efforts to keep the country’s economy afloat for the last five years, the Vietnamese government should reform to make sure orders are carried out more efficiently from the top down, a National Assembly (NA) deputy said yesterday.

Constitution outstanding success of 13th NA

The most outstanding imprint left by the 13th National Assembly (NA) during its tenure was the 2013 Constitution, which upholds human rights, citizens’ rights and the rule of law, lawmakers said at the NA session yesterday.

Việt Nam condemns bomb attack in Pakistan

Việt Nam strongly condemns terror attacks on civilians, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lê Hải Bình said yesterday, a day after a bomb blast in Pakistan claimed more than 70 lives and injured hundreds of others.

Deputy PM greets Cambodian industry minister

Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam has urged the industry ministries of Việt Nam and Cambodia to boost their links to support both countries’ businesses in the industry and investment fields. 

President welcomes Lao Deputy PM

President Trương Tấn Sang yesterday hosted a reception for visiting Lao Deputy Prime Minister Somsavad Lengsavad, where he hailed the guest’s contributions to bilateral collaboration in foreign affairs.

Last Cabinet meeting tackles disaster relief

How to ease losses caused by drought and saltwater intrusion that are afflicting the Mekong Delta, south-central and Central Highlands regions dominated the last monthly meeting of the incumbent Government.

Việt Nam, China hold talks on East Sea dispute, defence

Việt Nam wants to co-operate with China to sustain peace and stability in the East Sea on the basis of respecting mutual interests and abiding by international law, Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng said yesterday in a meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Chang Wanquan in Hà Nội.

Innovation key to sustainable growth

Asia should take innovation and creativity as essential driving forces of sustainable development, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh said

Deputy PM urges sustainable use of Mekong River

Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh thanked China for responding to Việt Nam’s call to release water from Jinghong hydropower plant in Yunnan province, to provide water for emergency use by countries downstream on the Mekong river, amid the ongoing severe drought during his meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

NA deputies disagree on age of maturity in law on children

National Assembly (NA) deputies yesterday were divided again when discussing a major change in the draft revision to the Law on Child Care, Education and Protection as the definition of a child as a person under 18, instead of 16 as in the current law.

Top leaders review successes, limitations

Top State, Government and National Assembly (NA) leaders presented reports reviewing their performances from 2011 to 2016 during the second day of the legislature’s last meeting yesterday.

PM praises VN-Russia co-operation

Prime Minister Nguyễn Tấn Dũng has appreciated the visit to Việt Nam by Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev saying it has helped boost ministerial co-operation and made a practical contribution to promoting ties between the two countries across many fields.

VN, China fight crime together

The effective co-operation between Vietnamese and Chinese Ministries of Public Security has helped maintain order and security in their respective countries, senior officials said during talks in Hà Nội yesterday.

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