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AMM-59: Việt Nam proposes substantive, sustainable ASEAN–EU ties

Drugs in the spotlight as police chief takes questions from lawmakers

Minister of Public Security Tô Lâm said his ministry was considering making drug use a criminal offence again in the face of rising drug crimes in Việt Nam.

Việt Nam optimistic about UN Security Council election

Vietnamese and foreign diplomats speak to Vietnam News Agency about opportunities and challenges ahead of the election in two days to decide whether Việt Nam will take a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2020-21 term

Italian Prime Minister visits Việt Nam

Prime Minister of Italy Giuseppe Conte will start his two-day official visit to Việt Nam today.

Việt Nam, Japan seek to enhance strategic partnership

With a strong foundation established over the past 45 years and a common vision for the future, co-operation between Japan and ASEAN countries will reach new heights, said Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyễn Quốc Dũng.

Disciplinary measures against senior officials issued

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission has decided to issue a disciplinary warning to Rear Admiral Lê Văn Đạo, former member of the Party Committee and former Deputy Commander of the Việt Nam People’s Navy.

VN calls for peaceful solutions to solve disputes

Vietnamese Defence Minister Ngô Xuân Lịch called on parties to work together to solve disputes while addressing the fifth plenary session of the 18th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore yesterday.

Ministries instructed to complete reforms

Ministries and Government agencies needed to accelerate reforms and transparency to tackle corruption and solve the difficulties faced by businesses and members of the public.

18th Shangri-La Dialogue opens in Singapore

The 18th Shangri-La Dialogue – the leading security forum of Asia-the Pacific – officially opened yesterday evening in Singapore.

Top legislator hosts Cuban Supreme Procuracy leader

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân received head of the Cuban Supreme People’s Procuracy Yamila Pena Ojeda in Hà Nội on Friday.

Việt Nam ready to share experience with Ivory Coast: Deputy PM

Việt Nam was willing to share its experience with the Ivory Coast in many fields, particularly the building of development strategies, e-government, digital economy and hi-tech agriculture.

Gov’t urged to stay alert in management

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc also bemoaned the slow introduction of some legal documents.

Election to UNSC an opportunity for Việt Nam to prove its capability

UN Resident Coordinator in Việt Nam Kamal Malhotra spoke with Vietnam News Agency about how Việt Nam will have more opportunities to prove its capability and play a more important role in regional and global issues if it is elected to the UN Security Council (UNSC)

NA deputies discuss socio-economic challenges

National Assembly deputies continued discussing socio-economic development during their working session yesterday with a focus on difficulties and shortcomings that needed to be addressed.

NA deputies discuss economic matters

National Assembly deputies on Thursday agreed policies need to be introduced to improve the business environment to facilitate household enterprises.

PM, Yunnan Governor discuss ways to boost economic ties

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has said an ongoing visit from Governor of Yunnan province Ruan Chengfa is hugely important for Việt Nam-China ties.

Việt Nam treasures peace, stability: Deputy PM Minh

The Vietnamese official stressed the world is entering a new era with a lot of uncertainty in politics, economics and societal issues.

VN, France cooperate in e-government building

The Government Office of Việt Nam and the French Development Agency (AFD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in e-government development in Hà Nội on Thursday.

Italian Prime Minister to visit Việt Nam

Prime Minister of Italy Giuseppe Conte will pay an official visit to Việt Nam during next week, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Women find numbers rising in politics but not status

Although the number of women in policies keeps rising, the percentage of women holding high positions in centre-level State agencies remains low.

Prime Minister hosts top Cambodian legislator

On Thursday, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc called on the Cambodian National Assembly to issue regulations to create favourable conditions for Vietnamese businesses to operate in its country.