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6th edition of the Argentine Week to be held in Hanoi

The Embassy of Argentine Republic in Vietnam, in collaboration with Chef Emilio Fusé, will be hosting the “6th edition of the Argentine Week from November 12 to 15 in Los Fuegos Restaurant in Hanoi.

Vietnam takes over Chairmanship of ASEAN Committee in Buenos Aires

Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Dang Xuan Dung took over the Chairmanship of the ASEAN Committee in Buenos Aires from Philippine Ambassador Linglingay F. Lacanlale on January 22.

Argentina: Catholic priests jailed for abusing deaf children

The case shocks Argentina as people accuse the Church of turning a blind eye.

Argentina ends missing submarine rescue mission

 The Argentine navy says it has abandoned attempts to rescue 44 crew members on board a submarine that disappeared two weeks ago.

Vietnam bolsters cooperation with Chile, Argentina

A Party delegation led by head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan paid working visits to Chile and Argentina from June 27-30.

Three French sports stars die in Argentina helicopter crash

 Three French sports personalities are among 10 people killed in a helicopter crash in Argentina, the French presidential office confirmed.

Government News 23/1

Uruguay’s top legislator wraps up Vietnam visit; Vietnam, EU talk human rights in Brussels; Deputy PM welcomes US trade official; President welcomes Lao Deputy Prime Minister; Vietnam, Argentina seek stronger friendship

VN-Qatar trade value heads to US$1bln

VN-Qatar trade value heads to US$1bln; NA’s Law Committee delegation on UK tour; Vietnamese parliamentary delegation visits Peru, Argentina; President meets with ASEAN chief justices; PM clears up political, social, economic issues

Presidential Office announces eight new laws

 Vietnam forges parliamentary cooperation with Peru, Argentina; Presidential Office announces new laws; HCM City deputies want road fee on motorcycles delayed; NA delegation visits UK Parliament

Vietnam, China enhance people-to-people diplomacy

A delegation from the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations paid a working visit to China from October 22-26 to seek ways to strengthen people-to-people diplomacy.

Ebola scare discourages travels to South Africa

Many tours to South Africa have been canceled although Ebola-hit areas are in West Africa, far from South Africa’s tourist destinations.

Political News Headlines 4/7

 Argentina, Vietnam foster parliamentary links; Vietnam, Germany boost security cooperation; Vietnam-Singapore political consultation due next week; President comforts law enforcement forces, fishermen

Argentina risks default as set to miss bond payment

 Argentina is expected to miss a bond interest payment on Monday that will risk sending the country into default.

General Vinh heads for Vietnam-US defence policy dialogue

Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh is attending a Vietnam-US defence policy dialogue in the US and visit Canada from October 24 to November 3.

Women in Argentina sue for $54 mn over faulty implants

 About 300 women with faulty PIP breast implants have filed suit seeking $54.7 million in damages from three European companies, their attorney said Monday.

Argentina declares 2 days of mourning for Rosario blast victims

 The government of Argentina Wednesday declared two days of national mourning for the 10 fatal victims of an explosion in an apartment building in the northern city of Rosario.

Vietnamese, Argentinean Presidents hold talks

The two State leaders have agreed upon a score of specific measures to enhance bilateral cooperation and organize various activities marking the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Argentina.

Argentinean President welcomed in HCM City

Ho Chi Minh City is ready to engender favourable conditions for Argentinean businesses to cooperate on and run direct investments in the city.  

Argentinean’s President visit foster bilateral ties

Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner on January 18 started her 4-day visit to Vietnam to open cooperative opportunities between the two countries.

Argentina slams EU, US over WTO trade complaints

 Argentina on Thursday condemned what it called "coordinated" charges of protectionism lodged against it by the United States and European Union at the World Trade Organization.