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Spain recognises Việt Nam's new passports, reversing earlier decision

Spain’s move leaves Germany and Czech Republic as the only two countries to date to have rejected Việt Nam’s new passports.

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Flag raised in Hà Nội to mark ASEAN’s 55th founding anniversary

The ceremony was chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn, and attended by Ambassadors of ASEAN countries and ASEAN partners, along with local officials.

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55 years of ASEAN: One Vision, One Identity, One Community

Member of the Central Party Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn penned an article entitled ’55 years of ASEAN: One Vision, One Identity, One Community’ on the 55th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (August 8, 1967-2022).

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Vietnamese leaders send messages of sympathy to Cuban leaders following serious fire

Following the fire at a fuel depot in Matanzas, Cuba on August 5th that caused serious damage, Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc sent messages of sympathy to Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz.

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Việt Nam contributes to International Law Commission

Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyễn Hồng Thao has pledged to make more contributions to the progress and development of international law, for peace, friendship, cooperation and sustainable development in the world.

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Samsung to manufacture semiconductor products in Việt Nam in 2023: CEO Roh

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has asked Samsung Electronics of the Republic of Korea to expand its operations in Việt Nam during a reception for the group’s CEO Roh Tae-Moon in Hà Nội on Friday.

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September 8 set as annual day to honour Vietnamese language

The decision is part of the project to honour the language among the overseas Vietnamese community in 2023-30

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ASEAN Regional Forum members prioritise cooperation in counter-terrorism and defence

The ARF members discussed many regional and international issues, especially those with complicated developments such as in the South China Sea, Myanmar, Ukraine, Korean Peninsula and Taiwan Strait in the spirit of frank and substantive dialogue.

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Việt Nam eyes stronger cooperation with international partners  

Foreign Minister Sơn met his counterparts from the US, South Korea, Australia and Timo Leste, suggesting countries deepen cooperation in trade and regional security.

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UK police announce identities of Vietnamese citizens reported missing in Manchester fire

Police said the four people were Chu Van Cuong (39), Nguyen Van Uoc (31), Nguyen Van Duong (29), and Le Thanh Nam (21). Their families had lost contact with them since May 7.

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South China Sea, Myanmar, Taiwan Strait top East Asia Summit agenda

Diplomats from partner countries – China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, India, Russia and the US – were present with ASEAN to review and orient EAS cooperation, and discuss regional and international developments.

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AMM-55: ASEAN, partners review cooperation, future orientations

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son joined his ASEAN counterparts in meetings with the US, India, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the EU, and Russia on Thursday within the framework of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-55) and related meetings in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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ASEAN the foundation of Việt Nam’s international economic integration

Since becoming part of ASEAN, Việt Nam has played a proactive part in the common activities of the association, especially economic cooperation.

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State President receives Japan's Gunma Prefecture governor

During the meeting, the leader spotlighted the strong and comprehensive development of the Việt Nam – Japan extensive strategic partnership with high political trust

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Cooperation key to peace in South China Sea: ASEAN foreign ministers

To this end, ASEAN calls for restraint from all parties to not complicate the situation in the South China Sea and urges efforts to handle disputes in line with international laws and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS) 1982.

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UN chief Guterres to visit Việt Nam this year

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has confirmed he will visit Việt Nam before the end of this year during a meeting with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hà Kim Ngọc in New York on August 3 (US time). 

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Vietnamese Party delegation busy in RoK

Permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee Võ Văn Thưởng had a number of meetings with the Republic of Korea (RoK) officials.

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Ministry considers adding birthplace information to new passports’ appendix due to visa rejections

The newest version of Việt Nam’s passport complies with international regulations and is recognised by most countries in the world, Spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security Lt. Gen. Tô Ân Xô has stated.