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Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam to enhance economic connectivity

Leaders of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam agreed to make enhancing the connectivity of the three economies an important task in the time ahead, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc said after Cambodia-Laos-VietnamDevelopment Triangle Area Summit. 

Pope Francis welcomes Vietnamese leader’s visit to Vatican

Pope Francis has welcomed and spoken highly of President Tran Dai Quang’s visit to the Vatican, considering it an occasion for Vietnam and the Vatican to enhance mutual understanding, thereby fostering bilateral ties. 

Prime Minister meets Lao and Cambodian counterparts

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc held talks with his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith on November 23 on the sideline of the ninth Summit of Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle Area in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

More mutual visits to promote Vietnam-RoK defence relations

 Increasing visits between defence agencies of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) will help bolster bilateral ties, said Le Hien Van, deputy head of the General Political Department of the Vietnam People’s Army.

President confident of reaching $6 billion trade target with Italy

 The target of $6 billion in two-way trade between Vietnam and Italy in 2017-2018 is within reach since the Vietnam-EU free trade agreement is going to be sealed, President Tran Dai Quang said.

Using state money to receive guests: 3/10 spent for guests, 7/10 for hosts

 VietNamNet Bridge – In developed countries, which grant funds to help poor countries, the use of state money is strictly controlled, but it is not so in a poor country like Vietnam.

Prime Minister arrives in Cambodia for CLV9

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on November 23 for the 9th Summit of Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle Area (CLV 9) at the invitation of his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Techo Hun Sen.

Many important issues handled at parliament’s second session

 Many issues of national importance were dealt with during the second session of the 14th National Assembly (NA), NA Deputy Secretary-General Le Bo Linh said at a press conference following the session’s closing plenum on November 23. 

Party chief’s Laos visit to lift bilateral relations: official

 The upcoming visit to Laos by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong  aims to show the Vietnamese Party and State’s focus on  the Vietnam-Laos relationship, thus further deepening bilateral ties, a senior official has said. 

Expenditures for law-making are insufficient

 VietNamNet would like to introduce part 3 of the talks "To not make laws in heaven" with the participation of Prof. Dang Hung Vo, Dr. Hoang Ngoc Giao and Lawyer Nguyen Ngoc Lan.

Vietnam, Singapore agree on measures for stronger ties

 Vietnam and Singapore agreed on a host of concrete measures to bring their relationship to the next level in the time ahead during the tenth political consultation of their foreign ministries in Singapore on November 22.

NA adopts halt to Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant project

The National Assembly has adopted a resolution on stopping to implement the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant project, reasoning the country’s current economic situation, Chairman of the Government Office Minister Mai Tien Dung said.

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia benefit from development triangle mechanism

 The development triangle mechanism of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia has brought great benefits to all three countries, Deputy Foreign Minister Vu Hong Nam told the media on the eve of the ninth Summit of the CLV Development Triangle Area. 

Iranian Parliament Speaker to visit Vietnam

 Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani will pay an official visit to Vietnam from November 24-27, at the invitation of Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, according to the NA’s External Relations Committee on November 22.

Vietnam, Italy agree to deepen strategic partnership

President Tran Dai Quang and his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella have displayed their resolve to deepen the Vietnam-Italy strategic partnership in an effective fashion during their talks in Rome on November 22. 

National Assembly passes several resolutions

 The 14 th National Assembly adopted a resolution on the pilot issuance of e-visa for foreigners at a plenary session on the morning of November 22.

14th NA’s parliamentary friendship organisation set up

 The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee officially announced a resolution on the establishment of the 14th NA’s Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Organisation on November 22. 

Ambassador highlights Vietnam-US ties throughout history

 Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh hosted on November 21 a talk on the Vietnam-US relations at the US National Academy of Public Administration.

PM leaves for CLV development triangle summit in Cambodia

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is leading a Vietnamese delegation to the ninth Summit on Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle Area, slated for November 23 and 24 in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

PM: Vietnam, New Zealand see great potential for cooperation

 Vietnam and New Zealand boast great potential for collaboration in various fields, especially agriculture, science-technology and education-training, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.