Việt Nam News

A gathering was held in Hà Nội on Thursday to honour 500 seriously injured war veterans across the nation to mark the 72nd War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day (July 27).

The two sides discussed the regional and global security-political situation and co-operation at the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM Plus, reviewed the outcomes of defence collaboration and agreed on measures to boost partnerships.

Việt Nam resolutely and consistently safeguards its sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction in the East Sea as defined in the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) through peaceful means based on international law, the Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman Lê Thị Thu Hằng said on Thursday.

The Japanese coast guard training vessel KOJIMA, led by captain Hironobu Tonozaki with 87 crew members, started a four-day friendly visit to the central city of Đà Nẵng on Thursday.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc chaired a working session in the northern province of Yên Bái on Wednesday between the 13th National Party Congress’s sub-committee on socio-economic affairs and leaders of 12 localities. 

Keeping citizens happy must be the top priority as government moves into a new technological age. That was the message from Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc as he chaired a video conference between the National Committee on e-Government and steering committees for e-Government building from ministries and localities.

Young Vietnamese and Russian people and agencies in charge of youth affairs should organise practical activities to continue fostering the friendship and co-operation between the two nations, said a senior Vietnamese official.

The Secretary of HCM City’s Party Committee, Nguyễn Thiện Nhân, received visiting National Secretary of the French Communist Party (PCF) Fabien Roussel in HCM City on July 21.

At the talks, both sides informed each other about the two parties and countries’ situation and discussed regional and global matters, including the East Sea issue.

Economic breakthroughs should go in tandem with economic restructuring and growth model reform, the top legislator said at a working session with local officials as part of her visit to the province.

PM Phúc expressed his delight to meet the special advisor and congratulated the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on its win in the Japan upper house election.

The Government leader said Lào Cai must foster tourism growth while preserving local landscapes, pristine environment and natural biodiversity, as well as protect the unique cultures of 25 ethnic minority groups in the province. All local people must also be able to enjoy the fruits of tourism development for what they have contributed.

The US Department of State has expressed concern over reports that China is hampering other countries’ oil and gas activities in the South China Sea (known as East Sea in Việt Nam), and said its acts threaten regional peace and security.

The 15th theoretical workshop between the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) was opened in Guiyang city, in the Chinese province of Guizhou, on July 21.

Party General Secretary and President Nguyễn Phú Trọng met with 90 outstanding leaders of local trade unions in 2019 and 10 trade union officials receiving Nguyễn Văn Linh Awards on Saturday in Hà Nội.

The decision was made during a Politburo meeting held in Hà Nội, chaired by Party General Secretary, President Nguyễn Phú Trọng. 

Việt Nam has demanded China immediately end violations and withdraw all vessels from its waters and respect its sovereignty and jurisdiction to preserve bilateral relations and ensure peace and stability in the region, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lê Thị Thu Hằng said on Friday.

The Government and competent agencies of Việt Nam pledge to create favourable conditions and business environment for Japanese enterprises to do business in Việt Nam, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said.