The National Assembly (NA) deputies debated a number of bills, including a draft law on preventing and combating the harmful effects of alcohol and beer, on November 9 during their ongoing sixth session.

 The two-day 10th international conference on the East Sea, themed “Cooperation for Regional Security and Development”, wrapped up in the central city of Da Nang on November 9.

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong held talks with President of the Council of State and Council of Ministers of Cuba Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez in Hanoi today.

 Deputies of the 14th National Assembly (NA) are scheduled to debate a number of laws and approved a resolution on the 2019 State budget estimates at the legislature’s ongoing sixth session on November 9. 

 Vietnam and Australia on November 8 inked the Declaration on Joint Visions for Enhancing Defence Cooperation.

 The 10th South China Sea International Conference, themed “Cooperation for Regional Security and Development”, opened in the central city of Da Nang on November 8, bringing together over 250 domestic and foreign scholars, academics, and diplomats.

 The recent activity of China putting into use observatories, that were built on structures it illegally constructed and renovated in the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago, seriously violates Vietnam’s sovereignty over the islands.

 President of the Council of State and Council of Ministers of Cuba Miguel Mario Diaz Canel Bermudez and his spouse start their official friendly visit to Vietnam from November 8-10.

 The National Assembly has approved the resolution on socio-economic development on November 8 with GDP and CPI targets for 2019 set at 6.6-6.8% and 4% respectively.

 The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisation (VUFO) presented the “For Peace and Friendship among Nations” insignia to outgoing Brazilian Ambassador to Vietnam Marco Antonio Diniz Brandao at a ceremony held in Hanoi on November 7.

 Authorities of Hanoi, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and relevant agencies will do their utmost to successfully organise the Formula One race in April 2020, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has stated.

 In a bid to create a healthy networking atmosphere in the country, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has completed a code of conduct on social networks for internet service providers and users, said Minister Nguyen Manh Hung.

 NA deputies are to vote on a resolution on socio-economic development plan for 2019 during their sitting on November 8 within the framework of the NA’s  ongoing 6th session.

 Vietnam is showcasing the latest achievements of its defence industry at the 8th Indonesia Defence Expo & Forum 2018 (INDODEFENCE 2018) which opened in Jakarta on November 7. 

Despite the obvious benefits of the CPTPP, National Assembly deputies, at a discussion session on November 5, expressed their concerns over the ability of local enterprises to take advantage of opportunities ushered in by the pact.

 President of the Council of State and Council of Ministers of Cuba Miguel Mario Diaz Canel Bermudez and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam from November 8-10.

 The majority of National Assembly deputies agreed with the need to continue the pilot issuance of e-visas for foreigners entering Vietnam, on the sidelines of the ongoing sixth session of the 14th legislature in Hanoi on November 5. 

 A heavy engineering equipment operator course within the framework of the triangular partnership project for rapid deployment of enabling capabilities opened in the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department on November 5.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Hanoi on November 5 evening, concluding their trip to attend the first China International Import Expo in Shanghai at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

 The draft Law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Higher Education and the Law on People’s Public Security Forces will be discussed at the ongoing sixth session of 14th National Assembly (NA) on November 6.