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NA Standing Committee opens 49th session

Investigations into Việt Á, rescue flight cases to be completed in January

The number of defendants may increase in the coming time, Lieutenant General Tô Ân Xô said.

Taking advantage of growth opportunities: Party leader

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng suggested to promote national digital transformation, digital economy and digital society in association with environmental protection while attending the teleconference between the Government and 63 provinces and cities.

National Assembly's extraordinary session to open on Wednesday

A preparation session for the sitting was held on Tuesday afternoon in Hà Nội.

Politburo issues resolution on development of HCM City

HCM City must firmly uphold its role as a big economic, cultural, educational-training, and scientific-technological hub, as well as its influence on the development of the southeastern region.

Birthplace information added to new Vietnamese passports

Ordinary passports issued before January 1, 2023, according to previously issued forms, are still valid until the expiry of the period stated in the passport.

Việt Nam motivated by outstanding achievements: General Secretary

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng talks to Vietnam News Agency ahead of the New Year 2023 and the 93rd anniversary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (February 3, 2023).

Three Bangladeshis awarded for promoting relations with Vietnam

The awardees are Pooja Sengupta, Artistic Director of Turongomi Dance Theatre, Dr Mostafizur Rahman Faisal, registrar of Heritage University of Bangladesh and KM Abdul Mozid, a senior reporter for Dainik Arthoniteer Kagoj newspaper.

PM Chính sends congratulations to new Prime Minister of Laos

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on December 30 sent a letter of congratulations to Sonexay Siphandone on being approved by the Lao National Assembly as Prime Minister of Laos.

Pope Francis extends New Year greetings to Việt Nam

Pope Francis, head of the Holy See, wished the leaders and people of Việt Nam a merry Christmas and a happy New Year while meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Dương Hải Hưng at the Christmas Mass recently held in St. Peter's Basilica.

Deputy PMs Minh and Đam resign from the Party Central Committee

Phạm Bình Minh’s membership at the Politburo was also removed, according to the decision made at the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Việt Nam’s extraordinary meeting held Friday afternoon.

War veterans’ 7th congress convened

The congress is themed "Promoting the noble virtues of Uncle Hồ's soldiers, the tradition of ‘Loyalty – Solidarity – Exemplary – Innovation’, making the veterans association at all levels comprehensively strong, complete all tasks".

High GDP growth, early border reopening, fuel shortages among top 10 significant events of Việt Nam in 2022

GDP growth faster than expected, early border reopening, and fuel shortages in many localities are among the top 10 events that shaped Việt Nam in 2022, as selected by Vietnam News Agency.

Multilateral cultural diplomacy helps Việt Nam shine at UNESCO: official

Cultural diplomacy has contributed to promoting cultural values and the image of the country and people of Việt Nam.

New, sophisticated forms of crime arise in 2022

More than 86,700 criminal cases have been detected and prosecuted in 2022, up 2.4 per cent from the previous year. The procuracy sector has received and handled nearly 145,000 sources of information about crimes.

UN, WHO leaders send messages on Int’l Day of Epidemic Preparedness

The UN General Assembly approved Việt Nam's initiative with a resolution proclaiming December 27 as the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness during its 75th session on December 7, 2020. The resolution was also co-sponsored by 112 nations.

Defence ministry unveils the second UN peacekeeping military engineering unit

At the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department headquarters, the ministry held a ceremony to announce the second military engineering unit under the leadership of Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Hoàng Xuân Chiến.

Officials disciplined for wrongdoings over repatriation flights

During the meeting of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee chaired by Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, several officials were considered for disciplinary measures for their wrongdoings.

Government’s December law-making session opens

In 2022, the Government held nine sessions on the formulation of laws and policies, during which Government members gave opinions on 40 draft laws.

Thorough preparations made for deploying personnel to UN peacekeeping mission

The Vietnamese personnel at peacekeeping missions have been making good impressions in the eyes of mission commanders and international colleagues.

All communes to access to electricity, internet next year as PM’s requirement

The PM said that next year was forecast to have opportunities and advantages but also difficulties and challenges, with the latter outweighing the former.