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Thai PM chairs official welcome ceremony for Vietnamese Party, State leader

All systems go for first meeting of new National Assembly

National Assembly (NA) chairman Vương Đình Huệ on Wednesday said preparations for the first meeting of the 15th NA on July 20 in Hà Nội were complete.

President speaks to Romanian counterpart, praises economic cooperation

President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Wednesday said he is delighted at the economic cooperation between Việt Nam and Romania during a conversation with the European country’s President Klaus Iohannis.

ASEAN, Canada hold 18th annual dialogue

The 18th dialogue between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Canada has taken place virtually.

HCM City authorities refute rumours complete lockdown imminent

HCM City authorities officially refuted rumours, on Wednesday, that a complete citywide lockdown would be imposed.

Việt Nam stresses COVID-19 recovery, East Sea stability in US-ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn attended a video conference between his counterparts in ASEAN and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday, with issues on the agenda ranging from COVID-19 to the South China Sea and Myanmar.

Foreign minister stresses the importance of peaceful settlement of South China Sea disputes

Foreign minister Bùi Thanh Sơn attended the virtual Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) held late Tuesday and chaired by Azerbaijan.

Việt Nam calls for protection of civilians in Colombia

Việt Nam called on sides involved in Colombia to employ necessary measures and effective mechanisms to ensure security and protect civilians, particularly women and children at a UN Security Council meeting on Colombia and the performance of the UN Verification Mission in the nation.

NA Standing Committee discuss Government's proposed key plans for 2021-2015

On the second day of the 58th meeting of the 14th tenure National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Tuesday, the committee members discussed key plans for Việt Nam’s socio-economic development, its finance and medium-term public investment between 2021 and 2025.

President meets foreign ambassadors

President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on July 13 held receptions for the ambassadors of Thailand, Chile, Cuba and Russia, who came to present their credentials.

President Phúc to attend virtual APEC meeting on COVID-19

Australia to donate 1.5 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses

President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc thanked the government of Australia for its pledge to send more than 1.5 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines during a meeting with Australian minister of Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan in Hà Nội on Tuesday.

Việt Nam, Australia eye closer ties in economy, trade, investment

Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh wished that Australia will become one of Việt Nam’s ten largest trade partners and vice versa at a reception for visiting Australian Minister of Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan in Hà Nội on Tuesday.

Việt Nam eyes stronger cooperation with Hungary

Việt Nam treasures and wants to enhance cooperation with Hungary – its first comprehensive partner in Central and Eastern Europe, Chairman of the National Assembly Vương Đình Huệ said on Monday.

Việt Nam wants access to Israel's surplus COVID-19 vaccines: PM

Việt Nam and Israel have vowed to boost two-way trade and investment, aiming towards sustainable recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.

South China Sea disputes must be settled through diplomatic and legal processes: spokesperson

Việt Nam’s stance on the settlement of disputes in the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea) is clear and consistent, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng said on Monday.

NA Standing Committee opens last meeting in 14th tenure

The incumbent 14th tenure National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Monday commenced its 58th meeting, the last session before the new parliament convenes next week.

President asks public security forces to tighten national security safeguard

State President, Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, has asked the public security forces to spare no efforts in firmly safeguarding national security under any circumstances.

PM holds phone talks with Indian counterpart

Hà Nội blogger imprisoned for subversive propaganda

Việt Nam vows to contribute to ASEAN-EU strategic partnership

Việt Nam treasures and will make positive contributions to the ASEAN-EU strategic partnership, Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyễn Quốc Dũng, head of SOM ASEAN Việt Nam, said at the annual ASEAN-EU Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) that was held online on Thursday.