Việt Nam and Italy strategic partners in challenging times

Today, Italy celebrates the 74th anniversary of the foundation of the Italian Republic. Ambassador Antonio Alessandro writes about Việt Nam’s solidarity during COVID-19 and the width of bilateral relations.  

Việt Nam’s diplomacy achievements in 2019

While the world saw profound global instability in 2019, the Pacific – Asia area proved to be the leading region in terms of economic integration, Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh has said.

ODA project disbursement needs boosting: JICA Delays to disbursement of official development assistance (ODA) for HCM City’s Metro Line 1 project were in danger of setting a bad precedent, and negatively affecting the implementation of other Japanese-funded projects in Việt Nam.

Endocrinology hospital crucial in treating non-infectious diseases

The National Hospital of Endocrinology held a ceremony to celebrate its 50th anniversary yesterday and received the Labour Order first class from the Government in recognition of its outstanding achievements and contribution to public healthcare and national construction.

Deputy PM approves extension of tourist-car service via border Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh has given the green light to extend a pilot project of tourist cars in the north-eastern province of Quảng Ninh until June 30 next year.

Foreign minister urged unity for future sustainable growth on ASEAN’s 52nd anniversary Over the past five decades, member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have put forward huge efforts to realise the spirit of the 1967 Bangkok Declaration: “For a Southeast Asian region of peace, freedom and prosperity”.

Solutions sought to accelerate disbursement of ODA

The ODA National Steering Committee held a meeting with donors in Hà Nội yesterday to seek solutions to speed up the disbursement of ODA capital and preferential loans, which has showed signs of slowing down in recent years.

Government to crack down on trade fraud The Government will adopt stricter penalties to prevent foreign goods being exported to other markets under Vietnamese labels to avoid tariffs.

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.

Constituents comment on NA’s Q&A session

The National Assembly (NA)’s Q&A session which wrapped up on Thursday and were broadcasted live on TV have attracted attention of constituents nationwide.