Venezuela's Maduro halts talks with opposition after US sanctions Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro blamed Washington on Wednesday in cancelling scheduled talks with the political opposition, as his embattle regime struggles under the weight of US sanctions.

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Maduro announces closure of Venezuela embassy in United States

President Nicolas Maduro announced on Thursday the closure of Venezuela's embassy and consulates in the United States having broken off diplomatic ties with President Donald Trump's government the day before.

 

National Assembly’s voting for Party chief Trọng to become President held today

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân presented the NA Standing Committee’s nomination for the State President position, with Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng as the sole nominee.

Deputy PM Trương Hòa Bình meets Vatican leaders

Deputy Prime Minister Trương Hòa Bình on Saturday had meetings with Pope Francis and Secretary of State of the Vatican City Cardinal Pietro Parolin during his working trip to the city state.

Tanzania a prioritised African partner of VN: Acting President

Việt Nam attaches great importance to its relations with Tanzania, one of the country’s priority partners in Africa, Acting President Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh affirmed yesterday.

Gov’t calls for investment in agriculture

Acting President Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh said the Government wants to continue the call for more investment in agriculture.

Former Party General Secretary Đỗ Mười laid to rest in hometown

A burial service for former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee Đỗ Mười yesterday took place in his native land in Đông Mỹ Commune, Thanh Trì District, Hà Nội.

Foreign friends pay homage to former Party chief Đỗ Mười

Vietnamese embassies in foreign countries yesterday opened the books of condolence for former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee Đỗ Mười, who passed away on October 1.

State funeral begins for former Party General Secretary Đỗ Mười

The State funeral began at 7am on October 6 at the National Funeral Hall, No.5 Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi, for former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Do Muoi, who passed away on October 1.