Việt Nam News

A writing contest, themed ‘The history of Việt Nam-Laos ties: A special relationship," was launched today, to celebrate the 55^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Laos (September 5, 1962-September 5, 2017) and the 40^th anniversary of the signing of the Lao-Vietnamese Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (July 7, 1977-July 18, 2017).

The Government is encouraging made-in-Việt Nam internet platforms to replace international giants like Google and Facebook as part of its long-term efforts to strengthen cyber security, the communications minister said yesterday. As part of its efforts to ensure accurate information, the ministry has also convinced YouTube to remove 1,500 clips with "illegal content", he added.

President Trần Đại Quang pressed a button yesterday to start a countdown to the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit in Đà Nẵng. The city will host a heads of state summit and CEOs from 21 member nations during the week of November 5 to 11.

South African Honourary Consul Đỗ Thị Kim Liên and VASS Assurance Corp today donated five houses worth VNĐ350 million ($15,418) to social welfare beneficiaries of the Navy.

The Prime Minister recently issued Decision 477/QĐ-TTg, which annuls previous Decision 48/QĐ-Ttg, issued in 2010, on awarding the PM’s certificate of merit to Trịnh Xuân Thanh, former state official found guilty of several wrongdoings.

Việt Nam and China agreed yesterday that they would work to strengthen the focal points of their strategic partnership.

An hour-long war of words took place yesterday during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee, with two business support organisations trying to play a major role in a new law.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has urged Germany, especially Rheinland-Pfalz state, to further boost investment with Việt Nam to further lift two-way trade.

Việt Nam’s Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and his Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterated determination to elevate the two countries’ relations to a new height for mutual benefits during their talks in Hà Nội yesterday.

Permanent members of the Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption convened a meeting in Hà Nội yesterday under the chair of Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, also head of the committee. 

Eight task forces will be established to investigate corruption cases that have received public attention in 20 provinces and cities. The decision was adopted today by the Anti-Corruption Central Steering Committee, chaired by Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and his wife have begun an official visit to Việt Nam at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. 

Việt Nam welcomes the US General Electric (GE) Group’s plan to expand its investments in energy, aviation, and medical equipment in Viet Nam, President Trần Đại Quang said yesterday.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc yesterday advised Kiên Giang Province to develop Phú Quốc Island into a unique, world-class tourism and resort centre.

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng yesterday urged Kon Tum Province to capitalise on its border location and natural resources to grow faster and lift itself out of poverty.

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng has requested the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai to use its strengths to develop hi-tech agriculture and forestry along with the processing industry. 

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân visited the Karlovy Vary region of the Czech Republic on Thursday as part of her official trip to the European nation.

Politburo member and Secretary of HCM City’s Party Committee Đinh La Thăng in Thursday attended opening ceremony of “HCM City days in Osaka 2017” as part of working visit of HCM City’s high-ranking officials to Japan.