Việt Nam News

Seven former officials on Monday went on trial for "violation of regulations on land management" at the Khánh Hòa People’s Court.

Việt Nam contributed opinions at the 49th regular UN Human Rights Council (HRC) session that took place from February 28 to April 1.

Việt Nam’s accession to the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT) and implementation of the pact is expected to encourage the development of the local cultural industry.

A delegation of the level-2 field hospital No.3 of Việt Nam engaging in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan has paid a working visit to India’s level-2 field hospital in Malakal state.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ chaired a meeting with leaders of Bến Tre in Hà Nội on April 1, listening to reports and giving his opinions on proposals and recommendations regarding the Mekong Delta province’s key projects according to criteria and requirements of the socio-economic development and recovery programme.

The Politburo has agreed to issue a resolution guiding the development of the capital city until 2045.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính hosted a reception for the Thai Ambassador to Việt Nam Nikorndej Balankura in Hà Nội on Thursday.

The health minister, Hà Nội chairman, and some other senior officials at the ministries of health and science and technology must bear responsibilities related to the fraud COVID-19 test kit case at Việt Á company, according to the Inspection Commission of the Party Central Committee.

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have agreed to enhance cooperation between the two countries in fields of mutual interest, during their phone talks held on Thursday.

Việt Nam wishes to work together with the US – one of its leading important partners – to deepen the bilateral comprehensive partnership on the basis of respecting each other’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, political institutions and differences, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said on Wednesday.

Vietnamese Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Đào Ngọc Dung voiced support for Cambodia's initiatives on building a declaration on insurance linkage within ASEAN, and promoting the potential of women in business, peace and security, at the 27th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council Meeting on Wednesday. 

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn received Amanda Milling, Minister of State for Asia and the Middle East at the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, in Hà Nội on Tuesday.

The first meeting of full-time deputies of the 15th National Assembly (NA) wrapped up on Tuesday after a discussion on a draft amendment to the Law on Cinema and Law on Insurance Business.

Deputy Foreign Minister Phạm Quang Hiệu and the UK's Minister of State for Asia and the Middle East Amanda Milling co-chaired the eighth Việt Nam-UK strategic dialogue in Hà Nội on Monday.

Việt Nam appreciates Cuba’s prestige, experience, and strength in the field of construction, said Politburo member and Defence Minister General Phan Văn Giang while receiving Cuban Minister of Construction René Antonio Mesa Villafana in Hà Nội on Monday.

An international workshop started in Hà Nội on Monday to encourage women’s and girls’ participation in global peace processes.

Full-time National Assembly (NA) deputies met on Monday to discuss drafts of amendments and supplements to four laws that are planned for the third meeting of the 15th NA scheduled to take place in May.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính meet with the Standing Board of the Quang Nam provincial Party Committee on Sunday, asking the central locality to promote self-reliance and maximise internal strength to develop.