ASEAN always supports the early approval of an effective and legally-binding Code of Conduct in the East Sea, the Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said at a regular press conference in Hanoi on August 3.

The Committees for Foreign Affairs of the National Assemblies of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam have pledged to strengthen coordination to increase the role of the legislatures in implementing agreements and development initiatives.

 Government members looked into socio-economic performance in July and seven months during a regular meeting in Hanoi on August 3. 

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc discussed various issues while chairing the Government’s regular meeting on August 3, asking officials to take measures to ensure their sectors and agencies reach this year’s growth targets.

 Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Quoc Doanh held a working session in Hanoi on August 2 with Vice Minister for Agriculture and Food Security of Mozambique Luisa Caetano Meque to discuss promoting agricultural ties. 

Vietnam's national flag was raised in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on July 28, 1995, marking the country's admission to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The Committees for Foreign Affairs of the  National Assemblies of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam convened their sixth meeting in Vientiane, on August 2.

The ongoing official visit to Vietnam by Director of the General Department of Politics of the Lao People’s Army Vilay Lakhamphong will contribute to enhancing the special relations between the two countries.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Ministry of Planning and Investment to acquire feedback on the draft law on special administrative – economic zones and refine it to submit to the National Assembly.

Vietnam’s Party and Government  always create best possible conditions for the Vietnamese and  Lao defence ministries to promote cooperation for political stability and social order and safety in both nation, 

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc voiced his hope for stronger trade and investment ties between Vietnam and Tanzania while receiving two ministers from the African country in Hanoi on August 2.

 Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Ho Thi Kim Thoa officially submitted her resignation letter on August 1 after she became marred in corruption allegations.

With its goodwill, endeavours, enthusiasm and responsibility, Vietnam has significantly contributed to the common achievements of ASEAN, Deputy PM, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has written.

 China’s construction and opening of a cinema on Phu Lam island in Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago violate Vietnam’s sovereignty over the archipelago, said Vietnamese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson.

Mozambique’s Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho do Rosario has called upon Vietnamese businesses to engage more in trade, oil and gas, marine transport, and processing farm produce and seafood.

Vietnam is deeply concerned about the continuous launch of inter-continental ballistic missile by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on July 28, said Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang. 

 Vietnam and Sri Lanka will provide favourable conditions for their enterprises to seek business and investment opportunities, senior diplomats have said.

The National Assembly always backs stronger economic and trade cooperation with the US and facilitates the adoption of legal regulations to create a transparent and favourable business environment for foreign businesses.

 Politburo member Tran Quoc Vuong has been assigned to embrace a mission as the permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee from August 1.

 Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has suggested Vietnam and Laos intensify cooperation to clear up urgent issues in renovation in each country.