Việt Nam, EU step up defence - security ties
Measures to boost security – defence co-operation between Việt Nam and the European Union (EU) were discussed at their first ever security – defence dialogue held from November 19-24 in Brussels, Belgium.
PM Nguyễn Xuân Phúc attends groundbreaking ceremony of smart city in Busan
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and his entourage arrived in Busan on Sunday afternoon to attend the ASEAN-RoK Commemorative Summit and the first Mekong-RoK Summit, and pay an official visit to the RoK from November 24-28 at the invitation of President Moon Jae-in.
PM Phúc welcomes new RoK ambassador
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc hosted a reception in Hà Nội on Friday for Park Noh-wan, newly-appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (RoK) to Việt Nam.
PM Nguyễn Xuân Phúc receives EU delegation head
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc received head of the delegation of the European Union (EU) to Việt Nam, Ambassador Pier Giorgio Aliberti, in Hà Nội on Friday.
Council of ASEAN Chief Justices holds 7th meeting in Thailand
The Council of ASEAN Chief Justices (CACJ) convened its 7th meeting in Phuket, Thailand, on Friday under the chair of President of the Thai Supreme Court Slaikate Wattanapan.
More comprehensive approach to climate change needed, lawmakers urged
The Government needs a “more comprehensive and broader approach” towards climate change issues, National Assembly deputies said on Friday morning, as the country’s parliament discussed the two closely-related laws on dykes and prevention of natural disasters.
Health minister to leave her post
With 82 per cent approval, the National Assembly on Friday afternoon agreed to remove the incumbent health minister Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến from her post as she has reached the legal retirement age of 60.
VN attends second Coast Guard Global Summit in Tokyo
Major General Bùi Trung Dũng, Deputy Commander of the Vietnam Coast Guard, is joining coast guard leaders from 57 countries and eight international organisations at the second Coast Guard Global Summit in Tokyo on Wednesday and Thursday.
Việt Nam attends ASEAN meeting on social protection for vulnerable children
Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalid and Social Affairs Lê Văn Thanh led a Vietnamese delegation to attend the 10th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Social Welfare and Development (AMMSWD) on strengthening social protection for vulnerable children in ASEAN in Vientiane, Laos on Thursday.
South Korea-Việt Nam relations going from strength to strength
On the threshold of the official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Việt Nam’s Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, Vietnam News Agency’s correspondent in Seoul Mạnh Hùng spoke to South Korean experts about relations between the two countries.
NA protests Gov's proposal to reduce its power
The initial drafter of the laws – most often a ministry – would be handed such power instead.
VN, US look to further defence ties: Foreign Ministry spokesperson
The visit to Việt Nam by US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper on November 20-21 aimed to deepen the bilateral defence ties in a practical and effective manner, said Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lê Thị Thu Hằng.
VN, China hold talks on less sensitive marine cooperation areas
The Việt Nam-China working group on cooperation in less sensitive sea-related areas held the 13th round of negotiations in HCM City on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Việt Nam highlights ASEAN’s efforts to observe child rights
Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, Head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has affirmed ASEAN’s strong commitments in promoting and ensuring the rights of children in both regional and global scales through dialogue, partnership and cooperation, helping to build a future of peace, stability and prosperity.
Dioxin victims’ association, Japan’s bomb counterpart bolster cooperation
Việt Nam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA) and the Japan Council against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs (Gensuikyo) on Wednesday pledged to support each other.
Due attention hasn’t been paid to the collective economy: Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ has said although the collective economy has achieved substantial development, due attention hasn’t been paid to the sector.
Việt Nam highly values comprehensive partnership with US: PM
Việt Nam highly values its comprehensive partnership with the US, considering it one of the country’s most important partners, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc told visiting US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper during a reception in Hà Nội yesterday.
Prime Minister receives outgoing Venezuelan ambassador
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc hosted a reception for Venezuelan Ambassador Jorge Rondon Uzcategui at the end of his tenure in Hà Nội yesterday.
NA debates draft law on PPP
While saying the law should soon be line with international practices and reduce the burden on public investment, many deputies proposed additional regulations to control risks in PPP investment.
Top legislator chairs first meeting of AIPA 41 organising committee
The first meeting of the National Steering Committee and the Organising Committee for the 41st General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA 41) took place on Tuesday under the chair of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân.
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State-level preliminary review of the 80th National Day march-past, parade took place in Hà Nội
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs holds phone talks with Kyrgyz counterpart
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PM Phạm Minh Chính to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in China
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