President welcomes Slovak Deputy PM

President Trần Đại Quang hosted a reception for visiting Slovakian Deputy Prime Minister for Investments and Informatization Peter Pellegrini, during which he praised the growing ties between the two countries and mutual support at bilateral and international forums.

Top legislator hails Singaporean firms’ cooperation initiatives

Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân has applauded Singaporean businesses’ initiatives to boost co-operation with Việt Nam in urban upgrading, infrastructure, education, resort building, airport connections and agriculture.

Anti-corruption group discusses major cases

Members of the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption’s Standing Board have agreed on plans to finalise the investigation, prosecution and judgment of 23 corruption and economic cases in 2017 and the first quarter of 2018.

Polish President visits VN

President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda, and his wife will pay a State visit to Việt Nam from today until November 30, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Preserving peace a national priority: NA Chairwoman

Việt Nam always supports and creates optimal conditions for people’s organisations, including the Việt Nam Peace Committee, to engage in activities promoting world peace, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân said yesterday.

PM hails eye hospital achievements

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc applauded the achievements of the Việt Nam National Institute of Ophthalmology (VNIO), known as the Central Eye Hospital, especially its work with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to eradicate trachoma in Việt Nam.

Đà Nẵng leader ousted

The Đà Nẵng City People’s Council unanimously voted to oust Nguyễn Xuân Anh as its chairman on Friday morning.

ASEAN, India talk blue economy ties

Sustainable exploitation of aquatic resources and co-operation potential for exploiting ocean energy are among key topics being discussed at an ASEAN-India workshop in Nha Trang City.

President Quang hails success of Buddhist congress

President Trần Đại Quang has affirmed that the success of the just-concluded eighth National Congress of the Việt Nam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) demonstrates the robust growth and unity of Việt Nam’s Buddhism.

Outgoing Uruguayan envoy bids farewell

President Trần Đại Quang on November 23 congratulated the outgoing Uruguayan Ambassador to Việt Nam, Carlos Irigaray Santana, on a successful term in the Southeast Asian country.  

NA Chairwoman, ambassador discuss Singapore trip

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân received Singaporean Ambassador to Việt Nam Catherine Wong Siow Ping in Hà Nội on November 23, discussing her upcoming visit to Singapore. 

PM Phúc seeks more Portuguese investment

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc suggested that Việt Nam and Portugal continue promoting their traditional relationship that started 500 years ago since the first Portuguese arrived in Việt Nam.

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