In early 1941, Hồ Chí Minh walked across the Chinese border and entered the jungle of north Việt Nam determined to lead a revolution: to drive foreign invaders out of his country and liberate it, or to die trying.

There remains much potential for expanding and diversifying trade between Vietnam and Brazil, said Brazilian Ambassador Fernando Apparicio da Silva.

The 10th plenum of the 12th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam wrapped up in Hanoi on May 18 after nearly three days of working, completing all items on the agenda.

Recommendations to promote innovation and the startup ecosystem in Vietnam were highlighted at a workshop held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany on May 15.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse will pay official visits to Russia from May 20-23, Norway from May 24-26, and Sweden from May 26-28.

The Dien Bien Phu Victory which ended the French colonial rule in Vietnam (May 7, 1954) was celebrated at a conference held by the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce in Vientiane on May 16.

The Trade Office of the Austrian Embassy made its debut in Ho Chi Minh on May 16, expected to help connect business communities of Vietnam and Austria in the future.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt on May 16 held a ceremony to mark the 129th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19).

There is a special testament in Vietnam which is a guideline for the country’s development. It’s President Ho Chi Minh’s testament.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked Brazil to facilitate the entry of Vietnamese farm produceduring a reception for Brazilian Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply Terresa Cristina Correa in Hanoi on May 17.

The National Assembly will convene its 7th session on May 20, and conclude the session on June 14, the legislature’s General Secretary Nguyen Hanh Phuc said at a press conference on May 17.

Vietnam and Malaysia have agreed to enhance economic cooperation to increase two-way trade to US$15 billion by next year.

HCMC is keen to implement health care cooperation programmes with Cuba, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem said at a reception for visiting Cuban Deputy Minister of Health Marcia Cobas Riuz.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has built a National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) for Vietnam and is looking for feedback from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam.

Party General Secretary, President Nguyen Phu Trong on May 15 presided over a meeting in Hanoi of the Political Bureau to give ideas on the preparations for the coming 10th plenum of the Party Central Committee, the seventh session of the NA.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on May 15 visited the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)’s Executive Council on the occasion of the Buddha’s 2563rd birthday.

Sen. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Defence Minister, received a Cambodian general in Hanoi on May 15.

The recovery of stolen assets in corruption and economic crimes has not met expectations with only 17.26 percent of lost money in VND and 59.48 percent of lost money in foreign currencies reclaimed during 2013-September 2018.

The current Party Central Committee has convened 8 plenums since it was established at the 12th National Party Congress in 2016.

The Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee has decided to impose disciplinary measures against Nguyen Ba Canh, former member of the municipal Da Nang