Deepen VN-Singapore relations: Party official

Hoàng Bình Quân, head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for External Relations yesterday received Singaporean Minister of Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan, who visited Việt Nam for the first time as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Myanmar leader begins VN visit

Myanmar President Htin Kyaw and his wife Su Su Lwin arrived in Hà Nội yesterday for a visit to Việt Nam at the invitation of President Trần Đại Quang.

Party General Secretary hosts Lao Prime Minister

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng and Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith were delighted with the deepening special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries during their meeting in Hà Nội yesterday.

Vietnamese, Lao Prime Ministers meet in Hà Nội

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc had talks with his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith in Hà Nội yesterday, thanking the latter’s sympathy for the flood-caused damage in the central region of Việt Nam.

VN stresses global importance of marine law

Việt Nam wants all countries to make constructive contributions to maintaining peace, stability and the rule of law at sea and on the ocean, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lê Hải Bình said yesterday.

Vietnamese, Singaporean Defence Ministers hold talks

Minister of National Defence, General Ngô Xuân Lịch had talks with his Singaporean counterpart Ng Eng Hen, during which he affirmed that promoting friendship and co-operation with ASEAN countries, especially Singapore, is one of the priorities of Việt Nam’s external policies.

Việt Nam welcomes businesses from Nagano of Japan

Việt Nam attaches great importance to enhancing and expanding co-operation with localities of Japan, including Nagano, to further promote the relations between the two countries, said President Trần Đại Quang.

Experts slam Draft Law on Association

Participants at a seminar held last week expressed their concerns about the draft Law of Associations, arguing that it was "a step backward" from existing law and some of its articles were illogical or unclear. They urged authorities to delay passage of the proposed bill, which is set to be submitted to the National Assembly for consideration tomorrow.

VN hails role of UN peace keepers

UN peacekeeping operations play an important role in preserving international peace and security, and helping create stable environment for development, the head of the Việt Nam mission to the United Nations said last week at a debate on peacekeeping operations as part of the 71st session of the UN Special Political and Decolonisation Committee.

PM inspects preparations for regional summits

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc visited the National Convention Centre in Hà Nội yesterday to scrutinise preparations for three regional summits that will convene today. 

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