Việt Nam News

The summit, themed “Connectivity in diversity – the digital vector of development and solidarity in the French-speaking world,” took place on November 19 and 20 with discussions on the political and economic situation in the world.

The meeting was held to report the outcomes of the 15th National Assembly’s recently-concluded fourth session and listen to voters' opinions about issues of concern.

Paying a courtesy call to King of Cambodia Norodom Sihamoni in Phnom Penh on November 19, Chairman Huệ expressed his honour to pay the official visit to Cambodia on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties, which is concurrent with the 100th birth anniversary of late King Norodom Sihanouk.

Both sides affirmed determination to further consolidate friendship and deepen their substantive and effective cooperation, considering it an indispensable requirement for both countries.

On the afternoon of the same day, the President and his entourage left Thailand for Việt Nam, successfully concluding his official visit to the nation and attendance in the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

Welcoming President Phúc, the King congratulated Việt Nam on its post-COVID19 socio-economic development and recovery.

Vice President Xuân will attend the opening ceremony and deliver speeches at the meetings and discussion sessions of the summit.

The trip is made at the invitation of President of the Cambodian National Assembly and AIPA-43 Chair Samdech Heng Samrin.

Party leader Nguyễn Phú Trọng chaired a meeting of the standing commission of the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption on Friday in Hà Nội.

President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc engaged in bilateral meetings with leaders of many APEC member economies while attending the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Bangkok on November 17 and 18.

At the dialogue, the leader highlighted the current global economic difficulties, especially the risks of economic recession and climate change.

The 4th Việt Nam-Thailand defence dialogue took place in Bangkok on Thursday under the chair of Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoàng Xuân Chiến and Permanent Secretary of the Thai Defence Ministry General Sanitchanok Sangkachan.

President Phúc stated the US is an important partner and hoped their relations become even more substantive and stable.

Vietnamese President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has had a meeting with General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), President Xi Jinping on Friday on the sidelines of the ongoing Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation in Bangkok.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn had meetings with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa in Bangkok on Thursday on the occasion of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week.

Addressing the 33rd APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM) in Bangkok, Foreign Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn said the first priorities should be intensifying the resilience and competitiveness of the economies

Promoting blue economic cooperation, sustainable trade and supply chain for economic resilience was the last topic discussed on the closing day of the 14th South China Sea international conference, recognising the importance of the new concept for regional peace and prosperity.

The ASEAN Legal Forum will be a chance for ASEAN countries to exchange, discuss and share best practices and experiences on mutual legal assistance in civil and commercial matters, which will greatly benefit ASEAN citizens.