Vietnamese leaders to send messages to UNGA 75 high-level meetingsVietnamese leaders are to send messages to upcoming high-level meetings of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly, spokeswoman of the Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang said at a regular press conference on September 17.
Vietnam shoulders ASEAN Chairmanship during tough time: Chinese ambassadorVietnam has shouldered the responsibility of ASEAN Chairmanship during a tough time, and the theme “Cohesive and Responsive” chosen by the country for this year couldn't be more relevant, Chinese Ambassador to ASEAN Deng Xijun has said.
Vietnamese NA to hold AIPA-41 online from September 8-10The Vietnamese National Assembly will hold the 41st General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-41) themed "Parliamentary diplomacy for a cohesive and responsive ASEAN Community" via a video conference from September 8-10, said the organising board at a press conference on September 4.
Foreign leaders congratulate Vietnam on National DayLeaders of Laos, China, Cambodia, Cuba, Russia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Myanmar have sent messages and letters of congratulations to Vietnamese Party and State leaders on the country’s 75th anniversary of National Day (September 2).
Vietnam, China celebrate 20th anniversary of land border treaty signingDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Chinese State Counsellor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on August 23 co-chaired a ceremony to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-China Land Border Treaty at Mong Cai International Border Gate in the northern province of Quang Ninh.
Hanoi flag hoisting ceremony marks ASEAN’s 53rd founding anniversaryAn ASEAN flag hoisting ceremony was held in Hanoi on August 7 to mark the 53rd founding anniversary of the association and 25 years of Vietnam's ASEAN membership.
Government seeks ways to complete targets amidst COVID-19 pandemicPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a one-day regular Cabinet meeting for July on August 3, which focused on seeking measures to fulfil socio-economic goals amidst COVID-19 pandemic.
Can Tho leaders receiving Canadian Consul GeneralIn the afternoon of July 27, Deputy Chairman of the Can Tho City People's Committee Duong Tan Hien welcomed Canadian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Kyle Nunas coming to bid farewell on the occasion of the end of his tenure.
Vietnam highlights efforts to ensure human rights amidst COVID-19 pandemicAmbassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN, WTO and other international organisations in Geneva, has reaffirmed Vietnam's consistent policy to promote human rights and highlighted the country's effective and timely measures against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Deputy PM passes on Revolutionary Press Day greetings to journalistsDeputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam extended his greetings on June 16 to journalists and reporters nationwide on the occasion of the 95th Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day on June 21.
WB to continue supporting Vietnam on development pathWorld Bank (WB) Country Director for Vietnam Ousmane Dione said the bank will continue supporting the Southeast Asian country on its development path at a meeting with Politburo member Nguyen Van Binh, head of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission in Hanoi on June 10.
Resolutions ratifying EVFTA, EVIPA sail through legislatureThe National Assembly passed resolutions ratifying the EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) at its ongoing ninth session in Hanoi on June 8.
Development of national defence-security industry reviewedPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a conference in Hanoi on June 3 reviewing the construction and development of the national defence-security industry.
Agreements give new boost to Vietnam-EU partnership: Vice Foreign Affairs SpokesmanThe EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) are expected to create new momentum for the comprehensive cooperative partnership between the two sides, Vice Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Doan Khac Viet has said.
Vietnam, Canada work to optimise benefits of CPTPPMinister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh has suggested agencies in Vietnam and Canada to devise a mechanism to exchange information and handle trade defence cases.
National Assembly commences ninth sessionThe 14th-tenure National Assembly (NA) opened the ninth session in Hanoi on May 20 morning.
International parties, friends offer congratulations on President Ho Chi Minh’s birthdayMany parties and friends in the world have sent messages of congratulations to the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee on the occasion of the 130th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc holds phone talks with US President Donald TrumpPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc held phone talks with US President Donald Trump in Hanoi on May 6 at the request of the US side.
PM orders early recovery of socio-economic activitiesResuming and developing socio-economic activities after COVID-19 is an urgent task for the country and people, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at a regular cabinet meeting in Hanoi on May 5.
US Congressional Caucus on ASEAN supports stronger partnership with ASEAN, VietnamVietnamese Ambassador to the US Ha Kim Ngoc held an online talk on April 29 (US time) with US Congressman Joaquin Castro of Texas, who is Vice Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on ASEAN, on the Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership and the ASEAN-US strategic partnership, including cooperation to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.