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Vietnamese, Indonesian navies deepen cooperation

Vietnamese and Indonesian army and navy forces should promote cooperation, particularly in addressing non-traditional security challenges and fishermen’s violations in overlapping waters.

Ceremony held to welcome Polish President

A ceremony took place in Hanoi on November 28 to welcome Polish President Andrzej Duda and his spouse, who are paying a four-day State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang.

NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hold talks with Singaporean counterpart

 National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan held talks with her Singaporean counterpart Tan Chuan-Jin in Singapore on November 28.

Typing mistakes cited for error in legal papers

 The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam will take responsibility for its error over a regulation concerning legal identity papers during boarding procedures and have the error fixed.

Polish President meets former Vietnamese students in Poland

During his ongoing State visit to Vietnam, Polish President Andrzej Duda and his spouse Agata Kornhauser-Duda held a meeting in Hanoi on November 27 with former Vietnamese students in Poland.

Vietnam, Algeria boost ties in industry, urban planning

 Vietnamese Minister of Construction Pham Hong Ha had working sessions with Algeria’s minister of industry and mines and minister of housing, urban planning and the city in Algiers on November 27, aiming to enhance bilateral ties.

APEC 2017 creates new momentum for Vietnam’s deeper global integration

The successful organisation of APEC Forum 2017 creates a new milestone in the process of international integration of Vietnam and demonstrates the country’s strategic vision toward the region.

HCM City int’l conference highlights cooperation on East Sea

 The ninth East Sea International Conference opened in Ho Chi Minh City on November 27, focusing on the theme “Cooperation for Regional Security and Development”.

Vietnam attends La Francophonie ministerial meeting in Paris

A Vietnamese delegation led by Assistant to the Foreign Minister Nguyen Ngoc Son took part in the 34th Ministerial Conference of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) in Paris on November 25 and 26.

Lao top legislator lauds Vietnamese-Lao judicial cooperation

 Good outcomes of joint projects between the Vietnamese and Lao justice ministries have contributed to strengthening solidarity between the two parties, governments and peoples, said Chairwoman of the Lao National Assembly Pany Yathotou.

VN President, Deputy PM welcome Slovak Deputy PM

 President Tran Dai Quang hosted a reception for visiting Slovak Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini on Monday.

Vietnam encourages Singaporean investments: NA Chairwoman

The National Assembly of Vietnam will issue more incentive policies and work alongside the Vietnamese Government to facilitate the operation of foreign investors, including those from Singapore, in the country, said NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. 


Irish government to provide EUR7.5 million ODA in 2017-2020

 Irish official development assistance will support Vietnam to reduce poverty, develop human resources, help disabled people, and implement its sustainable development goals.

More than 200 delegates attend international East Sea Conference

 The ninth International Conference on the East Sea themed "Cooperation for Regional Security and Development," opened on November 27 in Ho Chi Minh City, with more than 200 delegates in attendance.

APEC turns Vietnam into world’s center of attention: President

The success of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2017 in Da Nang from November 6-11 has turned Vietnam into a centre of the world’s attention, according to President Tran Dai Quang.

Vietnam, Slovakia promote trade, investment cooperation

The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Economy of Slovakia should increase cooperative activities and delegation exchanges to enhance trade and investment collaboration between the two countries.

NA Chairwoman begins official visit to Singapore

 Vietnamese National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan arrived in Changi International Airport on November 26 afternoon, starting her official visit to Singapore. 

Overcoming difficulties and challenges to drive the country forward

 The fourth plenary session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) completed its full agenda in a successful manner on November 24, closing after one month of momentous working and high responsibility.

Government reports: economy sees quality improvements

 Vietnam’s economic growth quality has seen significant improvements recently, eliciting great praise from international organisations.

Anti-corruption steering committee sets plans to deal with major cases

 Members of the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption’s Standing Board have agreed on plans to finalise the investigation, prosecution and judgment of 23 corruption and economic cases in 2017 and the first quarter of 2018.