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Singaporean PM begins official visit to Vietnam

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and a delegation from Singapore arrived in Hanoi on August 27, beginning a three-day official visit to Vietnams at the invitation of his counterpart Pham Minh Chinh. ​

Vietnamese dance group performs at Japanese festival

Vietnam's Nakama Yosakoi dance group performed at the 21st Harajuku Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi which opened in Tokyo, Japan, on August 26.

Vietnam’s report on SDG implementation announced

VNR shows the progress of SDG implementation in Vietnam, as well as difficulties and challenges facing the country, and policy priorities to speed up the progress.

Vietnam spares no efforts to implement Convention against Torture: officer

Vietnam has taken actions to effectively implement the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT), with achievements recognised and hailed by the international community.

Singapore PM to visit Vietnam next week

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will pay an official visit to Vietnam from August 27 to 29 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh, said the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

UK expects Vietnam to ratify its CPTPP accession

The UK expects Vietnam to swiftly ratify the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) agreement.

Australia announced $94.5m package for climate change adaptation in VN

Visiting Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong on Tuesday announced her country’s new US$94.5 million support package for climate change adaption in Việt Nam's Mekong Delta from 2023 to 2034.

Vietnam, Australia enhance cooperation in changing world

Visiting Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong on August 22 announced her country’s new 94.5 million AUD support package for climate change adaption in Vietnam's Mekong Delta from 2023 to 2034.

Fifth Vietnam-Australia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Hanoi

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and his visiting Australian counterpart Penny Wong on August 22 co-chaired the fifth Vietnam-Australia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Hanoi.

Vietnam nominates candidate as WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific

The Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom, has announced five candidates for the position of WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific for the term 2024-2029, with a candidate from Vietnam.

Australian foreign minister enjoys walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, coffee in Hanoi

Visiting Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong took a stroll around the iconic Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake in the very heart of Hanoi and enjoyed an egg coffee, a signature drink of the capital city, on Tuesday morning.

Vietnamese, Kazakh Presidents seek measures to forge cooperation

President Vo Van Thuong and his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev compared notes on orientations to enhance cooperation between Vietnam and Kazakhstan during their talks in Hanoi on August 21.

NA Chairman holds talks with Belgian Senate President in Hanoi

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue held talks with visiting President of the Belgian Senate Stephanie D’Hose in Hanoi on August 21.

Government sets up regional coordinating councils to assist Prime Minister

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision to set up regional coordinating councils for the Mekong Delta region, the Northern Midlands and Mountains region to assist the Prime Minister.

President chairs official welcome ceremony for Kazakh counterpart

President Vo Van Thuong chaired an official welcome ceremony for his Kazakh counterpart Kassym - Jomart Tokayev in Hanoi on August 21.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong to visit Vietnam next week

Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong will return to Vietnam from August 21 to 24 for an official visit and the fifth Vietnam – Australia Foreign Ministers Meeting.

Vietnamese Deputy PM attends 7th China-South Asia Expo in Kunming

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang attended the opening ceremony of the 7th China – South Asia Expo (CAS Expo) and the 27th China Kunming Import and Export Commodities Fair in Kunming, the capital of China’s Yunnan province, on August 16.

Vietnam, Israel hold third meeting of Inter-Governmental Committee in Hanoi

The Vietnam - Israel Inter-Governmental Committee on cooperation in economy, science - technology and other fields convened the third meeting in Hanoi on August 16.

More police officers deployed to UN peacekeeping mission

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) on August 16 handed over the State President’s decision to deploy three more police officers to the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

Vietnam attends 11th Moscow Conference on International Security

Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang led a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to the 11th Moscow Conference on International Security (MCIS-11) in Russia on August 15.