Việt Nam, UK boost defence cooperation

Việt Nam and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland signed a memorandum of understanding on defence cooperation in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

VN, Cambodia tie up to fight drugs

Việt Nam and Cambodia have agreed to enhance co-operation in the fight against drugs by instructing agencies and border localities to exchange information and co-ordinate in investigating drug trafficking.

PM applauds Bình Thuận development plans

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc lauded orientations to the development of the southern coastal province of BìnhThuận for the sake of a green, clean and sustainable economy during a local investment promotion conference on April 19. 

Writing contest on Việt Nam - Laos relationship launched

A writing contest, themed ‘The history of Việt Nam-Laos ties: A special relationship," was launched today, to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Laos (September 5, 1962-September 5, 2017) and the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Lao-Vietnamese Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (July 7, 1977-July 18, 2017).

VN wants its own social networks

The Government is encouraging made-in-Việt Nam internet platforms to replace international giants like Google and Facebook as part of its long-term efforts to strengthen cyber security, the communications minister said yesterday. As part of its efforts to ensure accurate information, the ministry has also convinced YouTube to remove 1,500 clips with "illegal content", he added.

President checks APEC preps

President Trần Đại Quang pressed a button yesterday to start a countdown to the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit in Đà Nẵng. The city will host a heads of state summit and CEOs from 21 member nations during the week of November 5 to 11.

PM orders recall of fugitive ex-state official’s rewards

The Prime Minister recently issued Decision 477/QĐ-TTg, which annuls previous Decision 48/QĐ-Ttg, issued in 2010, on awarding the PM’s certificate of merit to Trịnh Xuân Thanh, former state official found guilty of several wrongdoings.

NA meeting sees fiery debate on SME law

An hour-long war of words took place yesterday during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee, with two business support organisations trying to play a major role in a new law.

VN, Sri Lanka enhance co-operation

Việt Nam’s Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and his Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterated determination to elevate the two countries’ relations to a new height for mutual benefits during their talks in Hà Nội yesterday.

Meeting discusses anti-corruption efforts

Permanent members of the Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption convened a meeting in Hà Nội yesterday under the chair of Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, also head of the committee. 

Eight anti-corruption task forces to be formed

Eight task forces will be established to investigate corruption cases that have received public attention in 20 provinces and cities. The decision was adopted today by the Anti-Corruption Central Steering Committee, chaired by Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng.

Sri Lanka’s PM begins Việt Nam visit

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and his wife have begun an official visit to Việt Nam at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. 

President hails GE plans for VN

Việt Nam welcomes the US General Electric (GE) Group’s plan to expand its investments in energy, aviation, and medical equipment in Viet Nam, President Trần Đại Quang said yesterday.

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