NA Vice Chairwoman receives US senator National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tòng Thị Phóng hosted a reception in Hà Nội on Wednesday for a visiting delegation from the US Senate led by Senator Tammy Duckworth.

New Zealand helps Vietnamese officials boost English skills ahead of ASEAN 2020 chairmanship On Monday, the New Zealand Government launched a four-week English language training course for Vietnamese officials in preparation for the country’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2020.

Egypt looks forward to further coordination with Việt Nam

On the occasion of the 67th anniversary of the July 23 Revolution in 1952, Ambassador of Egypt to Việt Nam Mahmoud Nayel sends a message to Việt Nam News readers.

VN, Latvia to boost trade cooperation Việt Nam and Latvia have maintained close diplomatic relations, however, trade relations are not commensurate with the potential of the two countries.

Trash hurts cash:  Environmental issues threaten economy

Stepping out of their doors into the scorching heat last week, Hanoians choked on the foul smell of piles of trash left on the streets. The usual destination for Hà Nội’s rubbish, Nam Sơn Waste Treatment Complex, had been blocked by local residents, preventing garbage trucks from entering the site.

South Korean group walks to remote villages, handing out scholarships to poor kids

At the age of 64, many people decide to spend more time with family and friends or focus on travel and hobbies, but Ha Ji Won from South Korea, who has been working and living in Việt Nam for 13 years, has been visiting poor remote areas for a month each year.

National Assembly leader welcomes Armenian PM

The National Assembly (NA) of Việt Nam is keen to enhance its ties with the Armenian parliament and support cooperation between the two governments, NA Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân told visiting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Hà Nội on Saturday.

Colombian artist to perform at Youth Theatre Colombian singer songwriter Maria Concepcion Bernal will kick off her Asian tour with a concert at Việt Nam Youth Theatre in Hà Nội tonight.

Vietnamese, Australian FMs hold talks

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh has lauded Việt Nam visit by Marise Payne following her reappointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs cum Minister for Women of Australia, saying that it proves the Australian government’s appreciation for Việt Nam and substantial ties between the two nations. 

Prime Minister, foreign minister hold talks with visiting Timor-Leste minister Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh have pledged to develop ties with Timor-Leste on all fronts.