PM pledges action to build facilitating Government

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc stressed that not only the central government but also grassroots administrations must take action to build a transparent and facilitating Government while meeting with voters in the northern port city of Hải Phòng yesterday.
 

President starts Belarus visit, meeting friendship association

President Trần Đại Quang, his spouse Nguyễn Thị Hiền and a high-ranking delegation of Việt Nam arrived in Minsk yesterday afternoon, beginning a three-day visit to Belarus at the invitation of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

VN, Cambodia, Laos front groups link up

The Presidents of the front organisations of Cambodia, Laos and Việt Nam signed a trilateral co-operation agreement covering the period 2017-20 at their third conference, held in Hà Nội yesterday.

Party chief hails top-level Cambodia visit

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng said yesterday that the visit by high-ranking officials of Cambodia to Việt Nam in recent days was a significant event in a series of activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.

UNHRC passes climate change resolution co-created by Việt Nam

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) carried out final discussions of its 35th session in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 22-23, adopting 36 resolutions and a presidential statement, including a draft resolution on climate change and human rights co-created by Việt Nam.

VN, Cambodia ties an invaluable asset, says NA Chair

Việt Nam will spare no effort to strengthen the ties of “good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive co-operation and long-term sustainability,” with Cambodia, NA Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân said yesterday.

Việt Nam asks US to lift embargo against Cuba

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lê Thị Thu Hằng answered reporters’ question regarding the US’s recent policy adjustment towards Cuba, saying the country should lift its embargo of Cuba.

Hà Nội voters laud NA session, express concerns

Voters in the capital city yesterday welcomed the more democratic functioning of the parliament as evinced by the open question and answer sessions that reflected the public’s aspirations and concerns.

HCM City urged to ensure inclusive growth

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked the southern largest economic of HCM City to create a favourable start-up environment for those with great willpower. 

President urges thorough preparation for APEC 2017

President Trần Đại Quang on Thursday urged the National Committee for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum to forge ahead with thorough preparations for the upcoming events of APEC Year 2017 being hosted by Việt Nam. He spoke at the committee’s eighth plenary session held in Hà Nội.

Help needed for victims of wartime UXO

Providing simple jobs in animal husbandry and rattan product making must be prioritised in the scheme to help people injured by unexploded wartime ordnance.

Breakthrough solutions needed: NA

The third plenary session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) wrapped up yesterday after one month of working, marked by a busy law-making agenda.

VFF launches 13th Journalism Award

The Việt Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee of (VFF) has launched the 13th journalism award for the Cause of Great National Unity.

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