National Election Council convenes first session

The National Election Council (NEC) convened the first session in Hà Nội on Monday to make preparations for the elections of deputies to 15th legislature and all-level People’s Councils for 2021-2026.

Local businesses slow in preparing to enjoy preferential tariffs in EVFTA

Experts have raised concerns that Vietnamese businesses are slow in preparing conditions to enjoy preferential tariffs in the Việt Nam-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Vehicle licence plate auction possibly to be included in law Number plates that contain “88888” or those that end either “86” or “68” are considered lucky and popular with drivers. Plates that end with “9” are also considered to bring good fortune.

Top legislators of Việt Nam, New Zealand hold online talks

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân said she hoped that New Zealand and Việt Nam would step up economic, trade, and investment ties following the establishment of their strategic partnership.

National External Information Service Awards dominated by COVID-19 works The viral video "Ghen Cô Vy" ("Jealous Coronavirus") that makes waves all over the world nabbed the first prize in video clip category.

From member to chair: 25 years of Việt Nam in ASEAN

Việt Nam became the seventh member of the Association of Southeast Asian Association of Nations (ASEAN) on July 28, 1995, marking a milestone in the country’s integration into regional affairs as well as in regional co-operation.

Vietnamese heroic mothers honoured in Hà Nội The meeting was held as part of a series of activities to show the Vietnamese Communist Party, State and people’s respect for the invaluable sacrifices and contributions the heroic mothers made, ahead of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).

PM hails People’s Procuracy’s performance to mark anniversary

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Friday praised the performance of the People’s Procuracy over the six decades since it was established for its contributions to ensuring political security, social order and safety, socio-economic development, and the rights of citizens to democracy.

Lao leaders pleased with progress, quality of Vietnamese-built NA building It is a gift from the Party, State and people of Việt Nam presented to their Lao counterparts.

Issuance of legal documents to implement FTA must be hastened Việt Nam must hasten the process of issuing legal documents and institutional reform to implement free trade agreements (FTAs) and take advantage of these trade deals to boost exports.