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.

Improve judicial competence, urges Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Trương Hòa Bình has urged relevant ministries and sectors to enhance judicial expertise to thoroughly solve corruption-related cases.

High growth needed to manage public debt, PM tells voters

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and other National Assembly (NA) deputies of northern Hải Phòng city met with voters of Hải An district yesterday to announce the outcomes of the 14th NA’s second session which just concluded in Hà Nội on Wednesday. 

President arrives in Madagascar for 16th Francophone Summit

President Trần Đại Quang arrived in Antananarivo, Madagascar yesterday, beginning his trip to the country to attend the 16th Francophone Summit today and tomorrow, at the invitation of the host country’s President Hery Rajaonarimampianina.

President meets Italy’s Milan city, Lombardy region’s leaders

President Trần Đại Quang has proposed that Italia’s Milan city and Lombardy region support the organisation of Vietnamese cultural and art activities in the locality, helping locals in Milan and Lombardy get deeper understanding on Việt Nam and foster friendship between the two countries.

Prime Minister greets incoming ambassadors

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc welcomed French Ambassador to Việt Nam Bertrand Lortholary and the Australian Ambassador Craig Chittick in Hà Nội yesterday.

VN, Russia FMs agree on oil, gas cooperation

Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh met in Moscow yesterday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and the two discussed co-ordination in the oil and gas sector, which they agreed was of strategic importance to both sides.

Party chief meets Lao Prime Minister

The Governments of Việt Nam and Laos should help foster bilateral ties, especially in the context of complex regional and global developments.

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