Việt Nam News

As travel restrictions and social distancing measures are still in place in countries across the globe, digital technology has helped to keep the world connected and maintain the global supply and production chains, and the diplomatic service is no exception, Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn told the International Conference on Digital Diplomacy (ICDD) 2021 virtually hosted by Indonesia on Tuesday.

State President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc yesterday asked HCM City to soon regain its position and standing in all fields after experiencing more than 200 days combating the pandemic. 

The event, held in Quyết Tâm hamlet of Định Hóa district’s Trung Lương commune, took place in celebration of the 91st anniversary of the founding of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front (November 18, 1930 - 2021).

A diplomat from Việt Nam has called for the eradication of the barriers and discrimination facing widows caused by conflict while addressing an Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on Monday (US time).

The Deputy Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to the United Nations, Nguyễn Phương Trà, has underscored the necessity for promoting negotiation and trust building efforts among relevant parties in Syria, with active assistance from the international community.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn and his Malaysian counterpart Saifuddin Abdullah co-chaired the sixth meeting of the Việt Nam – Malaysia Joint Committee for Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation on Monday.

State and Government leaders on Monday called on people to strengthen national unity to further contribute to the country’s socio-economic development, improve their lives and continue making efforts in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn has highlighted the significance of Ambassador Nguyễn Hồng Thao’s re-election to the International Law Commission (ILC) for the 2023-2027 tenure.

Việt Nam’s initiatives and suggestions have been reflected in APEC’s documents, showing the country’s responsible, active and proactive contributions to building and consolidating solidarity in APEC for a peaceful and stable Asia-Pacific region

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng on Sunday said national solidarity is more important than ever as the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn has highlighted the significance of Ambassador Nguyễn Hồng Thao’s re-election to the International Law Commission (ILC) for the 2023-2027 tenure.

A documentary film produced by the Central Science and Documentary Film Studio has won the Special Prize of the third annual national press awards on anti-corruption.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính chaired the Government’s November thematic meeting on Saturday on the compilation of several important strategy and programmes.

The 15th National Assembly (NA), on Saturday approved a resolution on the central budget allocation plan for 2022 as part of its ongoing second sitting, with 473 out of 475 legislators voting in favour of the plan.

Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) Lieut. Gen. Nguyễn Văn Nghĩa highlighted the importance of ASEAN military-defence cooperation as regional challenges continue to evolve amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Friday fielded questions from National Assembly deputies, with most of the concerns surrounding COVID-19 response, resulting labour issues, and socio-economic recovery.

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held a discussion about the situation in Yemen, with the participation of UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg and Acting Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Ramesh Rajasingham.