President urges Defence Academy to safeguard nation

President Trần  Đại Quang yesterday urged the Việt Nam People’s Army, in general, and the Defence Ministry’s National Defence Academy, in particular, to uphold their crucial role in strengthening defence and safeguarding the nation. He spoke at a ceremony in Hà Nội marking the academy’s 40th annual traditional day.

PM urges resolve in facing 2017 difficulties

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked central and local officials to show political resolve and aspirations to develop the country despite the numerous difficulties facing the nation.

Stable economic growth key for national breakthroughs

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc yesterday chaired a meeting between the Government and 63 provinces and cities to scrutinise socio-economic performance in 2016, and discuss key tasks and measures for 2017.

Do trustworthy work, PM advises social academy

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc urged the Việt Nam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) to become a trustworthy organisation to solve social concerns during a conference in Hà Nội yesterday to launch its tasks for 2017.

Police must be key force in national security

The police must be the core force to ensure national security, social order and safety in any circumstances, Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng underscored while addressing the 72nd national police conference in Hà Nội yesterday.

Cambodian official calls for co-operation with VN

Chief of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) cabinet Mam Sarin has proposed leaders of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the CPP sign a new bilateral cooperation agreement for the 2017-18 period.

PM urges Laos to monitor impact of hydropower plants

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has proposed that the Lao National Mekong Committee continue working with Việt Nam to monitor the practical impact of hydropower plants on the trans-boundary river and protect its environment.

Top honor to Hải Dương Province

The Red River Delta province of Hải Dương held a ceremony on Saturday to mark 20 years of its re-establishment and received an Independence Order first class for its outstanding achievements. 

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