Việt Nam to facilitate Samsung’s operations: PM

The Vietnamese Government has paid considerable attention to Samsung’s investment projects in Việt Nam and will continue to create favourable conditions for the firm to do business in the country, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc told an official from Samsung on Friday.

NA shows strong performance in 2018: top legislator

In 2018, the year marking the halfway point in the National Assembly (NA)’s 14th tenure, the body completed a great deal of work and received compliments from voters nationwide, NA Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân said.

Organised crime ring busted in HCM City

13 members of an organised crime group in HCM City involved in illegal gambling and high-interest lending were apprehended on Tuesday, according to yesterday announcement by the police.

NA Office urged to conduct more reforms

Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân has asked the NA Office to carry out more reforms in order to improve its consultations for the legislature in all spheres.

Việt Nam requests other countries to respect international law

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lê Thị Thu Hằng underlined Việt Nam’s stance on the US vessel USS McCampbell’s passage through waters off Việt Nam’s Hoàng Sa (Paracel) archipelago, while responding to reporters’ questions regarding the case on Wednesday.

PM hails Việt Nam-Laos banking cooperation

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc lauded the co-operation between the State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) and the Bank of the Lao PRD (BOL) in recent years while receiving BOL Governor Sonexay Sitphaxay in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

Controversy over Hà Nội’s no-recording policy

A recent Hà Nội policy barring citizens from taking photos, videos or audio recordings without permission during meetings with public servants has created controversy, with many criticising its implications for transparency efforts.

Deputy PM Phạm Bình Minh receives US ambassador

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh received US Ambassador to Việt Nam Daniel Kritenbrink in Hà Nội yesterday, highly valuing his guest’s role in promoting the two countries’ comprehensive partnership.

VNA journalists recall reporting from Cambodia

Officials, experts, journalists, and technicians from the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) who worked through different periods in Cambodia met on January 7, recalling their memorable times of hectic reporting from the neighbouring country.

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