NA approves same Cabinet structure

As many as 96.96 per cent of deputies at the first session of the 14th National Assembly yesterday approved a resolution determining there will be 27 members of the Government in the 2016-2021 tenure, the same number as the previous tenure. 

Deputy PM meets Norwegian, New Zealand, Canadian FMs

Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh met his counterparts from Norway, New Zealand and Canada yesterday on the sidelines of the 49th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM-49) and related meetings in Vientiane, Laos.

VN reiterates East Sea stance in Laos

Việt Nam has reiterated its stance on protecting peace, security, stability and maritime navigation and aviation in the South China Sea (East Sea) at separate meetings between ASEAN foreign ministers and their counterparts from partner countries in Laos.

 

Deputy PM meets ASEAN counterparts

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh held meetings yesterday with his counterparts on the sidelines of the 49th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 49) in Laos.

Leaders pay tribute to heroic martyrs

Top Vietnamese leaders laid wreaths and paid tribute to heroic martyrs at the Monument to Heroic Martyrs in Hà Nội on the 69th National War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day today.

Nguyễn Xuân Phúc re-elected Prime Minister

As many as 485 out of 489 deputies present at the July 26 plenary session of the 14th National Assembly, or 98.18 per cent, voted for Nguyễn Xuân Phúc as Prime Minister for the 2016-2021 tenure.

Japan–Mekong foreign ministers gather in Laos

Foreign ministers from Japan and five Mekong river countries got together at the 9th Mekong-Japan Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Vientiane, Laos, on Monday, alongside the 49th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM 49). 

Deputy PM wants more WB preferential loans

Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng asked the World Bank (WB) to continue offering preferential loans to Việt Nam so that the Government and private sector can build better infrastructure.  

Việt Nam, Laos aim to step up inspection work

The Government Inspectorate of Vietnam (GIV) and the Government Inspection Authority of Laos (GIA) are hoped to expand and deepen their comprehensive co-operation, especially in experience exchange.

Chair: NA to pass human rights laws

The 14th National Assembly will constantly improve their legislative qualification to ensure the comprehensiveness and feassibility of laws, NA Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân has said.

Int’l experts weigh in on East Sea issue

International experts encouraged Việt Nam to consider a lawsuit against China to solve thier East Sea issue if negotiations don't bring satisfactory results to the country.

Condolences to Laos over former leader’s death

The Party Central Committee, National Assembly, President and Government of Việt Nam has sent a message of condolence to their Lao counterparts over the death of former Politburo member and National Assembly Chairman Saman Vinhaket.

 

VN: ASEAN solidarity paramount

Viet Nam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh underlined the importance of ensuring ASEAN’s solidarity, unity and central role as well as the sense of the community and the harmonious combination of national interests and that of the ASEAN.

Lao PM hails Vietnam-Lao cooperative ties

Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and Vice President Phankham Viphavan hailed the fruitful relations between the two Parties, States, Governments and peoples of Việt Nam and Laos.

Formosa awarded improper lease: gov’t

Hà Tĩnh Province’s authority violated regulations by granting the Taiwanese-owned Formosa company a 70-year land lease, Deputy Government Inspector General Ngô Văn Khánh said at a regular press conference yesterday.

Deputies confident in chairwoman of 14th NA

The majority of deputies at the 14th National Assembly have shown strong confidence in newly-elected NA Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân, who won the July 22 election with nearly 98 per cent of the vote.

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