VNA, Xinhua urged to contribute to VN-China ties

Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and Xinhua News Agency of China need to increase news on political and socio-economic situation and promote images of people, culture and business climate in the two countries, contributing to deepening the friendship, understanding and trust between the Vietnamese and Chinese people.

NA to approve 19 laws in 2017: report

The National Assembly (NA) plans to approve 19 laws, debate another 16 draft laws, three resolutions and conduct supervisory acts on two special subjects and consider and make decisions on various significant policies in 2017, reports to the ongoing session of the 14th NA on Tuesday morning say.

VFF reports voters’ opinions at National Assembly

President of the Việt Nam Fatherland (VFF) Central Committee Nguyễn Thiện Nhân delivered a report gathering the opinions and recommendations of voters nationwide to the National Assembly (NA) during the legislature’s third session on Monday.

NA convenes third session

The third session of the 14th National Assembly began this morning with a major focus on law making including scrutinising, discussing and voting on 13 bills and five draft resolutions.

President lauds relations with Canada

President Trần Đại Quang has expressed his appreciation for the relations between Việt Nam and Canada, wishing to bolster the bilateral multi-dimensional cooperation in a more practical manner.

President meets with Russian minister

President Trần Đại Quang yesterday expressed his pleasure at the development of a comprehensive strategic partnership between Việt Nam and the Russian Federation.

President receives Indonesian guest

President Trần Đại Quang yesterday received Indonesian Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita who is visiting the country to attend a meeting at the 21-nation Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.

PM welcomes US trade representative

PM Nguyễn Xuân Phúc hosted a reception in Hà Nội on Saturday for US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer who is in Việt Nam for a meeting of the 21-nation Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.

President shows hope for stronger economic ties with China

China intends to help Việt Nam reduce its trade deficit by importing more goods from Việt Nam and creating favourable conditions for Vietnamese goods in the market, Chinese Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan told President Trần Đại Quang in Hà Nội on Saturday.

Prime Minister greets Japanese trade minister

The Vietnamese Government will facilitate conditions for Japanese investment in Việt Nam to promote friendship and co-operation between the two countries, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said in Hà Nội on Saturday at a meeting with Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshige Seko.

NA to debate 13 laws, add QA time

The first meeting session of the National Assembly this year will spend most of their time scrutinising 13 draft laws before voting to pass them, announced the NA Deputy General-Secretary Lê Bộ Lĩnh on Friday.

VN boosts higher education, green growth cooperation with Belgium

Việt Nam hopes to forge stronger co-operation with Belgium in higher education, green economy and climate change responses, Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ told Belgian Ambassador to Việt Nam Jehanne Roccas during their meeting in Hà Nội on Thursday.

APEC proves driving force for growth: Deputy FM

APEC member economies strongly concur with the need to maintain the forum’s role as a driving force of regional economic growth and incubator of co-operation initiatives for the common prosperity of the Asia-Pacific region.

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