Ex-Petro Vietnam Chairman Đinh La Thăng faces more charge

Police on Sunday launched criminal proceedings against Đinh La Thăng, former chairman of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam), for suspected violations at Petrochemical and Bio-Fuel JSC – a subsidiary of this group.

 

RoK parliamentarians welcomed in Hà Nội

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân hosted a reception in Hà Nội on Friday for a delegation from the Republic of Korea (RoK)-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group led by its Chairman Kim Hak-yong.

25th anniversary of peaceful US-VN relations

Việt Nam considers the US an important partner and is willing to bolster the bilateral ties in all fields, especially in economic cooperation, trade, investment, science-technology, and education and training, Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ said.

Prime Minister receives Kerry, Peterson

Prime Minister Nguyn Xuân Phúc lauPrime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc praised former US Secretary of State John Kerry’s efforts for bilateral ties during a reception in Hà Nội on January 18.
 

Solidarity should be among ASEAN’s core priorities: official

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh yesterday called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to consider solidarity, unity and its central role as core priorities orienting all of its activities.

NA leader calls for Hungary’s support on EVFTA approval

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân has called for the Hungarian parliament’s support to speed up the approval of the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), thus opening up new cooperation opportunities between Việt Nam and members of the EU, including Hungary.

NA Vice Chairwoman receives Lao news agency delegation

National Assembly Permanent Vice Chairwoman Tòng Thị Phóng hosted a reception for a visiting delegation from the Laos news agency Khaosan Pathet Lao led by its General Director Sounthone Khanthavong in Hà Nội on Tuesday.

East Sea issue in the spotlight during press meeting

Việt Nam would remain consistent in its policies regarding the South China Sea, which seek to respect international law, especially UNCLOS 1982, as well as welcome and promote initiatives for the maintenance of peace and stability in the area.

Prime Minister vows support to Japanese businesses

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has affirmed that the Vietnamese Government will continue to always create favourable conditions for foreign firms to do business in Việt Nam, including those from Japan. 

NA Chairwoman meets Cambodian Senate President

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân met with President of the Cambodian Senate Samdech Say Chhum in Siem Reap, Cambodia, yesterday on the sidelines of the 27th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-27). 

NA Chairwoman calls for stronger co-operation in APPF

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân has called on member parliaments of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) to continue with their comprehensive and close co-operation in all spheres to ensure the effective operation of the forum.

NA Chairwoman leaves for APPF-27 in Cambodia

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân and a high-ranking delegation left Hà Nội yesterday for the 27th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-27) in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from Monday to Wednesday.

PM chairs review of pilot mechanisms for HCM City

HCM City has attained significant improvements in socio-economic development while still dealing with problems inherited from previous years after a year piloting special mechanisms and policies for the city’s development.

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