Việt Nam highly values comprehensive partnership with US: PM

Việt Nam highly values its comprehensive partnership with the US, considering it one of the country’s most important partners, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc told visiting US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper during a reception in Hà Nội yesterday.

New Korean ambassador's plan to boost VN ties

Ambassador Park Nohwan, who was appointed the 13th Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Việt Nam, arrived in Hà Nội on October 14, and began his official activities after presenting his credentials to the General Secretary of the Communist Party and President Nguyễn Phú Trọng on October 16. He wrote to Việt Nam News:

Vice President meets foreign leaders on NAM Summit sidelines

Vice President Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh on Saturday met with leaders of Venezuela, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Pan-African Parliament on the sidelines of the 18th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Azerbaijan.

Hà Nội celebrates 65 years of liberation

More than a thousand years of defence and construction have shaped Hà Nội's heroic historical and cultural traditions. Jubilation at the victory has been seen every October 10 since 1954 when thousands of residents with flags and flowers turned out to streets to welcome home the Vietnamese People’s Army to take over the capital from the French occupation forces.

Xi, Putin highlight strong ties with N. Korea in messages for state founding anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted strong ties with North Korea in congratulatory messages sent to leader Kim Jong-un on the occasion of the country's founding anniversary, according to Pyongyang's state media on Monday.

N. Korea threatens more launches after fourth test in 12 days North Korea threatened Tuesday to carry out more weapons tests after it fired its fourth set of projectiles in less than two weeks following the start of joint exercises between the US and the South.

Việt Nam stresses UNCLOS compliance in ASEAN regional forum A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh attended the 26th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Bangkok on August 2, within the framework of the 52nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings.

Việt Nam suggests stronger connectivity in East Asia, restraint on South China Sea Vietnamese foreign minister called on relevant sides to enhance trust and to not militarise but exercise restraint in the South China Sea.

US hopes N.Korea talks go ahead despite Pyongyang threat US hopes N.Korea talks go ahead despite Pyongyang threat

Đồng Đăng Int’l Railway Station recognised as tourist site

The northern mountain province of Lạng Sơn’s authority has recognised Đồng Đăng International Railway Station as a tourist destination.