Party decides to discipline officials

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission met in Hà Nội from November 28-30 to discuss and decide disciplinary measures on some individuals for violations related to personnel reception, transfer, and appointment, and award to Trịnh Xuân Thanh, former Vice Chairman of the Hậu Giang provincial People’s Committee. 

VN, New Zealand agree to step up trade

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh suggested that Việt Nam and New Zealand forge closer economic and trade ties in order to achieve their bilateral trade targets.

NA chief hails Venezuela gov’t

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân has told Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro that Việt Nam supports the constitutional government of Venezuela and attaches much importance to developing multi-faceted co-operation with the country. 

VN a key Asia-Pacific partner: Australian FM

Australia continues to see Việt Nam as one of its key partners in Asia-Pacific, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop told Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh yesterday. 

Court denies Thêu appeal

The Hà Nội People’s Court yesterday upheld 20-month jail term for Cấn Thị Thêu from Hà Đông District on charges of “causing public disorder” under Article 245 of the Penal Code.

NA Chairwoman stresses solidarity with Cubans

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân reiterated the support of Vietnamese leaders and people for Cuba during her meeting with President of Cuban National Assembly of People’s Power Esteban Lazo in Havana. 

Amnesty decisions announced

A press conference was held in Hà Nội yesterday to announce President Trần Đại Quang’s 2016 amnesty decisions for offenders serving prison sentences and those having their sentences postponed or suspended.

East Sea post-ruling to see complex developments

Scholars anticipated that the East Sea (South China Sea) dispute will continue to witness complex developments as China not only rejected the July 12 ruling but also escalated further tensions with the militarisation of its artificial islands.

Int’l law key to East Sea dispute

Upholding the rule of law is fundamental to maintaining peace and security in the East Sea (South China Sea), said experts at a maritime workshop yesterday.

PM urges concerted efforts to fulfill 2016 socio-economic goals

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc directed all ministries, sectors and localities to make maximum efforts to achieve socio-economic targets set by the National Assembly in 2016, during the Government’s regular meeting in the capital city yesterday.

NA Chairwoman pays tribute to Cuban revolutionary leader

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan led a delegation from the Vietnamese Party and State to lay a wreath in tribute to Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro at the Jose Marti Memorial in Havana right upon her arrival in Cuba yesterday.

Vietnamese leaders pay homage to Cuban leader Fidel Castro

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Tran Dai Quang, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and many senior leaders of the Party, State, National Assembly and Government paid tribute to Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro Ruz at the Cuban Embassy in Hà Nội today.

Francophone leaders urge peaceful East Sea resolution

Leaders of more than 80 countries, among them President Trần Đại Quang of Việt Nam, wrapped up the 16th Francophone Summit yesterday in the capital of Madagascar, calling for resolution of disputes by peaceful means.

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