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Việt Nam, United Nations advance new development cooperation framework

Extraordinary National Assembly meeting continues

National Assembly (NA) deputies continued their extraordinary meeting on Monday discussing a draft law on amendments and supplements to several articles of eight different laws.

President receives Lao Minister of Public Security

President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc hosted a reception in Hà Nội on Monday for Lao Minister of Public Security Gen. Vilay Lakhamphong, during which he appreciated the latter's efforts to promote the special and precious traditional ties between the Parties and States, including between their ministries of public security.

Vietnamese, Lao Ministries of Public Security strengthen cooperation

Close cooperation between the Ministries of Public Security of Việt Nam and Laos has contributed to deepening and consolidating the special friendship and solidarity between the two Parties, States and peoples.

Việt Nam to discontinue automatic stay extension for foreigners as int'l flights resume

Việt Nam will discontinue automatic stay extension for foreign nationals in the country starting January 15, 2022 as the country tentatively reopens its border, according to the Immigration Department.

National Assembly Chairman attends launching ceremony of legal tech applications

Four new legal technology applications have been launched to support the Supreme People's Court. The launching ceremony was attended by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ in Hà Nội.

Former HCM City Party leader gets 10-year imprisonment

The People’s Court of HCM City on January 8 sentenced Tất Thành Cang, former Deputy Secretary of the municipal Party Committee, to 10 years in prison on the charge of “violating regulations on the management and use of State assets, causing losses and wastefulness”.

Deputy Health Minister prosecuted for involvement in fake cancer drugs

Deputy Health Minister Trương Quốc Cường, and 13 others, are facing charges for their role in counterfeiting cancer medicines labelled as Health 2000 Canada, according to a new indictment issued by the Supreme People’s Procuracy.

Party General Secretary receives Lao Prime Minister

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng received Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh in Hà Nội on January 8, describing his guest’s official visit to Việt Nam as a demonstration of the close-knit and special ties between the two countries.

Việt Nam, Laos eye breakthrough measures to enhance cooperation's effectiveness

State President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh shared the view that both sides must foster closer coordination and come up with breakthrough measures to enhance their cooperation’s effectiveness while meeting in Hà Nội on January 8.

Top legislator welcomes visiting Lao Prime Minister

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vương Đình Huệ met with Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh, who is on an official visit to Việt Nam, in Hà Nội on January 8.

Việt Nam, Laos agree to boost special ties

Visiting Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh held talks with his host Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính in Hà Nội on January 8 after the former’s arrival to a red-carpet welcome ceremony earlier the same day.

Việt Nam supports Cambodia’s chairmanship of ADMM, ADMM Plus

An official of the Ministry of National Defence (MoD) has affirmed the ministry’s support for its Cambodian counterpart’s chairmanship of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM Plus in 2022, according to the Quân đội Nhân dân (People's Army) daily.

Legislators discuss fiscal policies, support for workers

Fiscal and monetary policies in support of economic recovery and development must be targeted to those hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and need help the most, according to legislators at a session of the 15th National Assembly on Friday.

Deputy Minister of Health receives reprimand

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyễn Trường Sơn has been given a reprimand over mistakes made while performing his duty, under Decision 2271/QD-TTg signed by Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh.

Việt Nam-India ties grow stronger over 50 years: Ambassador

The relationship between Việt Nam and India has grown significantly over the past 50 years, with India becoming one of the leading partners of Việt Nam, Ambassador to India Phạm Sanh Châu told Vietnam News Agency on the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (January 7, 1972-2022).

Việt Nam, India stress Indo-Pacific cooperation, celebrating 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties

A ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of Việt Nam-India diplomatic ties (January 7, 1972) was held both online and offline in Hà Nội on Thursday.

Investment, electricity law amendments discussed at NA extraordinary session

Changes to the Investment Law and Electricity Law were the focus of the National Assembly’s extraordinary meeting in Hà Nội on Thursday.

German Navy frigate Bayern arrives in HCM City for friendly visit

The German frigate Bayern entered Nhà Rồng Port of HCM City on Thursday morning, marking the first visit of a ship under the European country’s Navy to Việt Nam.

German medical professor honoured with Việt Nam’s friendship order

German medical professor Horst Klinkmann has been decorated with an Order of Friendship in recognition of his remarkable contributions to Việt Nam’s healthcare sector and bilateral relations.

Lao PM’s visit to enhance bilateral partnership in 2022: Vietnamese Ambassador

The upcoming Việt Nam visit by Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh during January 8-10, the first by the Lao leader in his position, will help reinforce the bilateral ties and create a motivation for their comprehensive partnership in 2022, Ambassador to Laos Nguyễn Bá Hùng has said.