Việt Nam condemns use of chemical weapons: ambassador
Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations, on Wednesday (local time) reiterated Việt Nam’s viewpoint on condemning all use of chemical weapons.
Việt Nam gifts hundreds of thousands of face masks to US, Japan and Russia
Vietnamese deputy foreign minister Bùi Thanh Sơn stressed the importance of regional and international co-operation, especially in dealing with non-traditional threats.
Vietnamese, Swedish PMs discuss COVID-19, bilateral relations
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and his Swedish counterpart Stefan Löfven discussed the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and enhancing the two countries’ relations during phone talks on Wednesday.
ASEAN+3 countries adopt joint statement on COVID-19
The Special ASEAN Plus Three Summit on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) via video conference on Tuesday issued a joint statement. The following is the full text of the joint statement.
ASEAN+3 countries cooperate in battle against COVID-19
Leaders attending the online Special ASEAN+3 Summit on COVID-19 response, chaired by Việt Nam on Tuesday, shared experience and discussed concrete measures to stamp out the pandemic.
ASEAN leaders issue declaration on measures to fight COVID-19
ASEAN leaders adopted the Declaration of the Special ASEAN Summit on COVID-19 at the end of the online Special ASEAN Summit on the pandemic which was chaired by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Tuesday.
ASEAN+3 leaders discuss COVID-19 response
An online special summit on COVID-19 between ASEAN and its three partner countries of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (ASEAN+3) was held in Hà Nội on Tuesday afternoon.
Japan values VN’s ASEAN Chairmanship role
Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu on Tuesday affirmed that his country highly valued Việt Nam's leadership during its ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020.
Lao official lauds Việt Nam’s initiatives in ASEAN Chairmanship Year
Lao Deputy Foreign Minister Thongphane Savanphet has spoken highly of Việt Nam ’s role as the Chair of ASEAN 2020 in guiding and promoting the building of the ASEAN Community this year.
Việt Nam gifts 150,000 face masks to Russia
Earlier, Việt Nam presented 550,000 masks to five European countries suffering the worst from the pandemic.
Summits on COVID-19 symbolise regional solidarity: ASEAN leader
He stressed that the summits also reflect the parties' leadership in forging regional responses to complement national and global measures against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Việt Nam chairs online ASEAN Special Summit on COVID-19
Addressing the opening ceremony, PM Phúc stressed the significance of the meeting with COVID-19 spreading across the region and the world.
ASEAN+3 Summit necessary for regional co-operation in addressing dual crisis: Thai experts
Measures for better co-ordination include the possibility of a regional stockpile of medical supplies and equipment and engaging the defence sector in humanitarian responses
Vietnamese, Indian PMs discuss COVID-19 fight in phone talks
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc held a phone discussion with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Monday regarding the two countries' joint efforts in the fight against COVID-19 and the strengthening of the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership.
Deputy PM stresses solidarity in ASEAN co-operation in fighting COVID-19
ASEAN countries have supported each other and created favourable conditions to help ASEAN citizens in their countries.
US senators express concern over East Sea situation
The sinking of a Vietnamese fishing boat by the Chinese Coast Guard has been criticised by a number of senior American politicians.
PM Phúc sends letter to Vietnamese community abroad amid COVID-19 pandemic
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has called on all Vietnamese compatriots overseas to strictly comply with rules and regulations set by the countries where they live.
Online administrative procedures improved to save time, cost
Administrative procedures conducted online have the same legal validity as other forms, according to Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc’s Decree no. 45.
South Korea to cancel short-term visas: Foreign Ministry
The Vietnamese Foreign Ministry on Friday received a diplomatic note from the Republic of Korea (RoK) Embassy in Việt Nam which said amid the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, the Korean Government has decided to suspend the validity of short-term visas for foreigners, irrespective of countries and territories, starting from 00:00 on April 13.
Italy thanks Việt Nam for support in COVID-19 fight
Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Luigi Di Maio has sent a letter to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh expressing his profound gratitude to the Vietnamese Government and people for their support to Italy’s fight against COVID-19.
