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Minister of Foreign Affairs suggests Việt Nam, Italy expand cooperation

Việt Nam and Italy should step up cooperation in trade and investment, while expanding their collaboration in other fields, Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn said on Tuesday.

Three senior officials linked to test kit scandal arrested

The Police Investigation Agency of the Ministry of Public Security late on Tuesday issued warrants to arrest, search and proceed with their investigations into the alleged wrongdoings of former Minister of Health Nguyễn Thanh Long, former chairman of Hà Nội’s People’s Committee Chu Ngọc Anh, and former Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Phạm Công Tạc.

Change in thinking needed to maximise agriculture potential

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Lê Minh Hoan said that it is necessary for the nation to shift from agricultural production to an agricultural economy.

Việt Nam hosts regional peace operations meeting

Việt Nam hosts the annual plenary meeting and workshop of the Association of Asia-Pacific Peacekeeping Centers (AAPTC) this year, which is an opportunity to enhance its international position and make practical contributions to the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the region.

VN attends IAEA Board of Governors meeting

Ambassador Nguyễn Trung Kiên, Governor - Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is attending the regular meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors held from June 6-10 in Vienna, Austria.

NA’s Economic Committee agrees with Gov’t proposal to build three expressways in southern region

The National Assembly’s Economic Committee agreed with the Government’s proposal to invest in building three expressways along Châu Đốc-Cần Thơ-Sóc Trăng; Khánh Hòa-Buôn Ma Thuột; and Biên Hòa-Vũng Tàu.

Party leader discusses ties with Mozambique

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng and Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi, who is also President of Mozambican Liberation Front (Frelimo) proposed to continue tapping each country's strengths to support and deepen cooperation and friendship during phone talks held online on Monday.

Health minister and Hà Nội leader expelled from Party for violations

The Party Central Committee has decided to expell Health minister Nguyễn Thanh Long and Chairman of Hà Nội People's Committee Chu Ngọc Anh from the Party.

NA Standing Committee urges faster implementation of support package for recovery

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Saturday morning gave opinions on the implementation and capital allocation for tasks and projects under the programme on socio-economic recovery and development.

Party committees of 2016-21 tenure at Ministries of Science, Technology and Health given warning

Việt Nam is not only an exciting market for the application of Blockchain technology in the digital era, but also one of the leading countries in encouraging research and application of new technology in everyday life.

Economy bouncing back strongly but inflation cause for concern: cabinet meeting

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Saturday chaired the May cabinet meeting held in Hà Nội on the country's socio-economic situation and recovery progress.

19th ASEAN Regional Forum Security Policy Conference held online

The 19th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Security Policy Conference took place via videoconference under the chair of Cambodia on Friday.

Defence Minister Phan Văn Giang receives US Ambassador

Minister of Defence Phan Văn Giang hosted a reception on Friday for US Ambassador to Việt Nam Marc Evans Knapper.

State bank governor, agriculture and finance ministers to be quizzed by legislators

State bank governor Nguyễn Thị Hồng, Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Lê Minh Hoan, Finance Minister Hồ Đức Phớc and Transport Minister Nguyễn Văn Thể will answer questions from delegates of the National Assembly (NA) in its third session, said the assembly’s Standing Committee.

Vietnamese, Laos defence ministries foster all-round cooperation

Vietnamese and Lao defence ministries will work to comprehensively implement their cooperation plan in 2022, as agreed by their deputy ministers on Thursday.

Economic committee proposes keeping nuclear plant project

The National Assembly Economic Committee has proposed Government remains committed to plans for two nuclear power plants in the central province Ninh Thuận instead of scrapping the project altogether, for the sake of future development potential.

Việt Nam, Israel hold 2nd defence policy dialogue

The 2nd Việt Nam – Israel Defence Policy Dialogue took place in Hà Nội on Thursday under the co-chair by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoàng Xuân Chiến, and Major General (retired) Amir Eshel, Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defence.