Defence law needs updating: Minister

A new constitution in 2013 featuring several new guidelines and views of the Party and the State, made it necessary to introduce amendments to the law on national defence to “match the present reality,” said Minister of Defence Ngô Xuân Lịch in an address to the National Assembly yesterday during its fourth meeting.

Vietnamese, Russian Presidents hold meeting

President Trần Đại Quang held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the central city of Đà Nẵng on Friday on the sidelines of the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Meeting.

Việt Nam, Japan agree to forge stronger ties

President Trần Đại Quang and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agreed to work closely together to further develop the Việt Nam-Japan intensive strategic partnership in the future at their meeting in the central city of Đà Nẵng on Friday as part of the ongoing APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.

Prime Minister receives IMF Managing Director

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc held a reception in the central city of Đà Nẵng on Friday for Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde, who has been in Việt Nam to attend the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Week. 

NZ vows to maintain ODA provision for Việt Nam

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern pledged to maintain the provision of official assistance development (ODA) and scholars for Việt Nam during a meeting with her Vietnamese counterpart, Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, in Đà Nẵng City on Friday.

Asia-Pacific Leaders’ Trade Opportunity

On Saturday, the leaders of the world’s largest and most dynamic trading corridor, hosted by Việt Nam President Trần Đại Quang and joined by newcomers including United States President Donald Trump, will convene in the central Vietnamese port city of Đà Nẵng for their annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ meeting.

Vietnamese President receives Chilean counterpart

President Trần Đại Quang and his Chilean counterpart Bachelet discussed orientations and measures to enhance friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries during their talks on Thursday.

Deputy PM Phạm Bình Minh meets Brunei Minister

 Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Bình Minh met with Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Brunei Pehin Dato Lim Jock Seng in the central city of Đà Nẵng today. 

Deputy PM Minh receives Australian FM

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh had a bilateral meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop who is in Việt Nam for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in central Đà Nẵng City yesterday.

NA leader welcomes new UNDP country director

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyễn  Thị Kim Ngân lauded the assistance of the United Nations (UN) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for Việt Nam’s socio-economic development, particularly in poverty reduction, climate change adaptation and administrative reform.

Vietnamese, Canadian PMs hold talks

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau agreed to establish the framework of a comprehensive partnership between Việt Nam and Canada during their talks in Hà Nội yesterday.

Opening ceremony of 29th APEC Ministerial Meeting held

 APEC continues to prove its ability to adapt, to transform and to lead, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Chair of 2017 APEC National Committee, Phạm Bình Minh, said at the opening of the 29th APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM) in the central city of Đà Nẵng.

Trump’s visit reflects US interest in bilateral partnership

US President Donald Trump’s participation in the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and his State visit to Việt Nam reflects the US’s interest in the partnership with the country in particular and co-operation with the Asia-Pacific region in general, according to Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn.

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