Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and his entourage left Hanoi on November 19 for their four-day visit to India aiming to deepen the relationship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

 Vietnam has become a pillar of India’s “Look East” policy, according to Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Nguyen Phu Trong will begin an official visit to India on November 19.

 Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh and his Indian counterpart Radha Krishma Mathur co-hosted the 8th Vietnam-India defence dialogue in HCM City on November 8.

 At least 50 people were killed and more than 100 others injured in a stampede in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh Sunday, a senior police official said.

 The world's population will rise to 9.7 billion in 2050 from the current level of 7.1 billion and India will overtake China as the world's most populous nation, a French study said Wednesday.

 Ornamental fish make profit splash; Car makers take early imports turn; Rubber exports hit $1.68b in first 9 months of 2013; Agro-forestry-fishery exports outstrip $20b mark

According to the Vietnam Badminton Federation, Vietnam’s top badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh was invited to join the group of world stars to play for the competition of Indian badminton clubs this December, at the price of $30,000.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Eight Vietnamese athletes are taking part in the 20th Asian Athletics Championships, which kicked off at Shiv Chhatrapati Stadium in Pune, India on July 3.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and India have signed two memorandums of understanding to boost bilateral cooperation in information and communications technology (ICT).

 Vietnam, Japan intensify strategic partnership; Nation backs maritime links with India: PM; HCM City Party leader received Aussie, Indian guests; Vietnam, Canada boost friendship

 Rahul Gandhi, often described as India's prime minister-in-waiting, said in a keynote address designed to raise his profile that the poor must see the benefits of economic growth.

 India's top court is set to rule Monday on a patent challenge by Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis that activists say threatens access to cheap generic versions of life-saving drugs in poor nations.

  Celebrate India's most colourful festival; Cham relics to be on display in the US; Electronica show features transgender artist; Opera performance to mark Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties

  Viet Nam strengthens wide-ranging ties with Qatar; Indian and Vietnamese Communist parties convene; Journalists give opinions to Constitution amendments; Vietnam journalist delegation welcomed in Laos

 HCM City leaders visit India; Defence minister visits Australia; NA Chairman values contributions by overseas Vietnamese; Thailand, Vietnam boost naval cooperation

This year sees a wide range of activities to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and some other countries, including two strategic partners in Asia: Japan and India.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s top chess player Le Quang Liem was beaten by India’s Chanda Sandipan in his final match of Festival Tradewise Gibraltar 2013 on January 31.

President urges greater judicial reform; Paris Agreement signing marked in France, Vietnam, Singapore boost defence ties; India’s Republic Day celebrated in HCM City

  Francophone country ties treasured; Ambassador confident of Vietnam-Argentina ties; India seeks better ties with HCM City; Confidence votes to be taken annually: Assembly