Facebook user jailed for defaming Party and State
The People’s Court of Bình Thủy District, Cần Thơ City on Wednesday imprisoned a man for two years for posts on his Facebook.
Sympathy offered to Mozambique over losses from Cyclone Idai
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam and President Nguyễn Phú Trọng yesterday sent a message of sympathy to President of Mozambique Filipe Jacinto Nyusi over the great loss of human lives and property caused by Cyclone Idai.
Prime Minister meets party chief of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc hosted a reception for Secretary of the Party Committee of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Lu Xinshe, in Hà Nội on March 19.
NA leader hails Gia Lai Province for economic performance
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân hailed the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai for its strong socio-economic performance in 2018 – particularly for its growth rate of 8 per cent – during a working session with the province’s senior officials yesterday.
ASEAN urged to uphold communal identity
Whichever country holds the ASEAN chairmanship must take the lead in consolidating the bloc’s identity and enhancing its adaptability in a changing world, said Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Văn Thảo yesterday.
Building defence zones can protect the country: PM
Developing municipal and provincial defence zones is a proactive measure to protect the country and ensure solid security even when threats are not yet visible.
PM hosts Bulgarian, Uruguayan ambassadors
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc hosted separate receptions for Bulgarian Ambassador Marinela Petkova and Uruguayan Ambassador Rosario Portell Casanova in Hà Nội on March 19.
Seminar discusses Mekong-Lancang cooperation opportunities
The Diplomatic Academy of Việt Nam and the Chinese Embassy co-organised a seminar on the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) and related regional collaboration opportunities in Hà Nội on Monday.
Sentences upheld for five members of anti-State organisation
The High-Level People’s Court in HCM City on Monday upheld prison sentences for five defendants for “attempting to overthrow the people’s administration”.
Former Đà Nẵng deputy chairman investigated for role in land violations
The Ministry of Public Security has initiated legal proceedings against former deputy chairman of central Đà Nẵng City People’s Committee Nguyễn Ngọc Tuấn for alleged violations on land management.
NA Chairwoman reviews Bình Thuận’s socio-economic development
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân held a working session with authorities of south central Bình Thuận Province on the weekend to discuss its socio-economic situation, Party building and key tasks for the near future.
Vietnamese telecom group helps Laos with e-Office
The Vietnam Post and Telecommunication Group (VNPT) and the Laos’ Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPT) on Friday launched the e-Office – an electronic document management system jointly developed by the two sides.
VN strongly condemns attacks in New Zealand
Việt Nam strongly condemns the terrorist attacks on Friday that killed innocent civilians in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Lê Thị Thu Hằng said the same day.
Regional meeting on maritime security convenes in Đà Nẵng
Some 80 experts from across ASEAN gathered in the central city of Đà Nẵng yesterday to discuss regional co-operation in the field of maritime security.
VN, Cambodia boost communication cooperation
Việt Nam and Cambodian have reached a deal to promote cooperation in communications in 2019.
Going Dutch is important for VN
The Netherlands was an important partner
Gov’t asks Malaysia to ensure fair trial for Vietnamese citizen
Việt Nam had repeatedly petitioned Malaysia to ensure a fair trial and the legitimate rights of Đoàn Thị Hương, a suspect in the murder of a Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) national at Kuala Lumpur airport in 2017, the foreign ministry’s spokeswoman has said.
Execs facing prosecution
Three senior executives of the State-owned PetroVietnam Exploration Production Corporation (PVEP) are to be prosecuted on the charge of abusing their authority to misappropriate assets.
PM Nguyễn Xuân Phúc meets former German politician Philipp Rosler
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Wednesday hosted a reception for former Vice Chancellor of Germany Philipp Rosler and urged him to make further contributions to Việt Nam’s development, especially the development of the business community.
NASC wraps up 32nd session
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee concluded its 32nd session in Hà Nội yesterday after three working days.
