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.

Deputy PM addresses issues of public concern Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh made clear a number of issues of public concern during a Q&A session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) on Thursday, including public investment disbursement, private economic sector development and corruption prevention and control.

Mekong-Lancang co-operation needs focus

Mekong-Lancang co-operation needs to focus on maintaining an efficient working model and ensure projects bring benefits for all member countries.

Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh visits UK

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh arrived in the United Kingdom on Tuesday to start an official two-day visit to the country at the invitation of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Jeremy Hunt.