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NA deputies push to expand legal aid coverage to safeguard access to justice for vulnerable groups

ASEAN ministers to fight COVID-19 together

ASEAN economic ministers yesterday completed the second working day of the ASEAN Economic Ministers Caucus Meeting on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the 26th ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat by released a joint statement in response to the outbreak of COVID-19.

UN representative expresses confidence in Việt Nam’s efforts to combat COVID-19

UN Resident Coordinator Kamal Malhotra praised Việt Nam’s efforts and strong measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community, saying that the UN has shared Việt Nam’s experience with other countries worldwide.

ASEAN countries agree to conclude RCEP negotiations

ASEAN countries have agreed to try and persuade India to return to the negotiating table for the 16-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal.

Former journalist sentenced to ten years in prison for abuse of power

The former head of Đại Đoàn Kết (Great Unity) newspaper in the central region has been sentenced to ten years in prison for abusing his position.

Police arrest 14 people involving in Alibaba Real Estate Company’s fraud

HCM City’s police arrested and commenced legal proceedings against 14 people involving in fraudulence of Alibaba Real Estate Joint Stock Company.

PM requests stable production activities

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has requested sectors and businesses to make sure production activities continue as normal, despite the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2.

First activities ahead of ASEAN Economic Meeting held

Participants and officials from ASEAN member countries began the Preparatory Senior Economic Officials Meeting (Prep-SEOM) – one of the first activities preluding the 26th ASEAN Economic Meeting (AEM) Retreat – in the central city of Da Nang yesterday.

Việt Nam, Russia seek ways to enhance ties

Việt Nam and Russia sought measures to step up bilateral ties, and discussed regional and international issues of shared concern during their 11th strategic dialogue on diplomacy, defence and security in Hà Nội on Friday.

Việt Nam ready to host ASEAN Summit

Việt Nam’s initiatives and proposals in building vision of ASEAN in 2025 and beyond as well as preparations of ASEAN Summit were highly appreciated by ASEAN member countries at the ASEAN Joint Consultative Meeting (JCM) yesterday.

Commission proposes discipline against former leaders of HCM City

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission held the 43rd session in Hà Nội this week proposing the Standing Board of the HCM City Party Committee in the 2010-15 tenure be disciplined for violations.

US naval ships’ visit to Việt Nam helps promote bilateral ties

The visit of US Navy aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG52) to Đà Nẵng contributes to the development of the relations between Việt Nam and the US, according to spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Lê Thị Thu Hằng.

Việt Nam and ASEAN support Timor Leste in membership application

Việt Nam and ASEAN member countries will continuously support and share experience with Timor Leste in preparations for its ASEAN membership application, as well as assessing the country’s capability and readiness.

Việt Nam calls on UNSC to review sanctions against South Sudan

Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, head of Việt Nam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN), on Wednesday called on the UN Security Council (UNSC) to review its sanctions against South Sudan.

Defence ministry launches Level-2 Field Hospital No 3

The Ministry of National Defence made the first public appearance for Level-2 Field Hospital No 3, which will be deployed to the UN mission in South Sudan, at a ceremony in HCM City on Wednesday.

Hà Tĩnh hoped to rank among top economic performers in near future

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc had a working session with leaders of Hà Tĩnh on Wednesday, during which he asked the central province to work harder to become one of the 20 localities with the highest growth rates soon.

PM Phúc urges for reforms to wage and social insurance policies

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked for reforms to wage and social insurance policies, and for relevant ministries and sectors to reach a consensus on the issue to ensure improved and fair wages for all workers.

PM receives US-ASEAN Business Council delegation

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc hosted a reception in Hà Nội on Wednesday for a delegation of the US-ASEAN Business Council (US-ABC) led by its President and CEO Alex Feldman.

Việt Nam looks to build ASEAN community by 2025

Việt Nam is strongly committed to completing the role of ASEAN Chair in 2020, promoting the ASEAN community and foreign affairs as well as improving the working way of ASEAN.

Socio-economic situation remains stable despite COVID-19 outbreak: PM

Despite difficulties resulting from the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Việt Nam’s socio-economic situation in February basically remained stable, said Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc.

Việt Nam hopes to intensify ties with US: NA Vice Chairman

Việt Nam hopes to push its comprehensive partnership with the US for the long-term benefits of the two nations, National Assembly Vice Chairman Phùng Quốc Hiển said on Tuesday.