Ireland pledges to push Việt Nam-EU trade deal

 Ireland will work to push the Việt Nam-European Union free trade agreement, the Irish Ambassador to Việt Nam, Cait Moran, told Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc at a meeting yesterday. 

WB seeks clarification on partnership strategy

President Trần Đại Quang has asked World Bank (WB) Country Director Ousmane Dione to work closely with the Government in establishing the two sides’ Partnership Strategy for the coming years.

Party leader lauds scientists' proposals

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng appreciated scientists’ recommendations for Việt Nam’s national development during a reception in Hà Nội yesterday. 

Vietnam Railways chairman’s resignation accepted

Ministry of Transport (MoT)’s Party Committee has approved, in principle, the dismissal of Trần Ngọc Thành from the position of chairman of Việt Nam Railway (VNR), effective from tomorrow.

Việt Nam prepares to mark ASEAN milestones

Next year will be a landmark in the development of the ASEAN bloc as it celebrates its golden jubilee and 10th anniversary of the ASEAN Charter, Vietnamese officials said yesterday.

PM promises favourable conditions to DP world group

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc received Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of the DP World Group from the United Arab Emirates, in Hà Nội yesterday, and affirmed that foreign investors play an important role in the Vietnamese economy. 

Plan to raise retirement age submitted to the government

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs (MoLISA) has submitted a proposal to the government on amending several labour code provisions, one of which would raise the retirement age, receiving widespread attention of the public.

VN, UAE seek closer legislative tie

NA Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân has suggested closer coordination between the legislative bodies of Việt Nam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in implementing co-operation agreements between the two nations.

Defence chiefs set task for 2017

The Central Military Commission and the Defence Ministry held a major political-military conference in Hà Nội yesterday to review the armed forces’ performance in 2016 and to set tasks for 2017.

Labour Order awarded

A solemn ceremony was held to commemorate the MoFA Department of Press and Information's 70 years of establishment (1946-2016)

Unite, build a green world: NA Chairwoman

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân has called on countries around the world to unite and act responsibly to build a green world for future generations.

Việt Nam treasures relations with UAE: NA Chairwoman

Việt Nam attaches importance to the friendship with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – one of its leading partners in trade, investment and labour in the Middle East, said National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân.

NA chief arrives in UAE

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân has arrived in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to attend the 11th Global Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament.

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