Russia’s top legislator visits Việt Nam

Chairperson of the Council of the Federation (Upper House) of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Valentina Ivanovna Matvienko, starts a two-day official visit to Việt Nam today, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Assembly (NA) has announced.

VN urges adherence to int’l law in Bonn

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh has called for the adherence to international law and the promotion of multilateralism for peace and sustainable development in his speech at a session of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Bonn, Germany.

Four officials arrested for embezzlement

The investigative police under the Ministry of Public Security announced on Thursday they had begun criminal proceedings against five people, including four former State officials, for embezzlement in the criminal case at PetroVietnam Construction Corporation (PVC).

Courts key to VN-Singapore relations: President

The visit to Việt Nam by Chief Justice of the Singapore Supreme Court Sundaresh Menon will help bolster the partnership between the two court sectors as well as Vietnam-Singapore strategic partnership, said President Trần Đại Quang. 

APEC 2017 officially gets underway in Nha Trang today

The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2017 officially kicks off today with the first Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM1) and related meetings taking place in the south central coastal city of Nha Trang until March 3.

Việt Nam voices concern about DPRK’s missile test

Việt Nam is deeply concerned about the test launch of ballistic missile by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on February 12, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lê Hải Bình said in reply to reporters’ questions yesterday.

Legislator calls for stronger Việt Nam-Argentina relations

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Uông Chu Lưu has voiced his hope that relations between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Republican Proposal (PRO) – the ruling party of Argentina – will be enhanced to be on par with political, economic and trade ties.

VN looks forward to stronger ties with Sweden, Hungary

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân has suggested Sweden continue supporting Việt Nam in realising millennium development goals and enhance co-operation with the country in trade, education-training, science-technology and health care.

Deputy PM meets top diplomats of UK, US, Brazil, Spain

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh reiterated Việt Nam’s wish to strengthen ties with the UK, the US and Brazil during his separate meetings with the foreign ministers of the countries yesterday.

Stability key for growth: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh has asked G20 members to increase support to developing countries in infrastructure and human resource development, technology transfer and climate change response. 

Việt Nam, Cuba foster parliamentary relations

Chairman of Cuban National Assembly (NA) Esteban Lazo Hernandez held a reception on Wednesday for Việt Nam’s NA Vice Chairwoman Tòng Thị Phóng who is in Havana for an official working visit. 

VN praised for peacekeeping performance

Vietnamese officers involved in UN peacekeeping missions have fulfilled all assigned tasks and are highly valued by the UN, mission commanders, and international counterparts.

Việt Nam’s role in UN and IPU praised

Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Chef de Cabinet to the United Nations Secretary General, praised Việt Nam’s role in the UN and the Vietnamese National Assembly’s (NA) participation in the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) while meeting NA Vice Chairwoman Tòng Thị Phóng in New York on Tuesday.

Spokespersons’ details to be publicised

Names, designations, telephone numbers and email addresses of spokespersons should be submitted in writing to the press state management agency, as per a new government decree.

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