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“Silent war” against illegal “nine-dash line”

In the era of explosive media entertainment, there are countless cases where Vietnamese audiences are unwittingly “poisoned” by illegal images.

Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 4 back home from South Sudan

Vietnam's Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 4 has completed its UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan after more than a year, with a homecoming ceremony held for its staff in Hanoi on July 9.

Vietnam ready to discuss with the US on issues of religious differences

The US State Department has a report that lacks objectivity about the religious situation in Vietnam. Vietnam is always ready to exchange with the US in the spirit of frankness, openness and mutual respect.

Vietnam, China hold negotiations on maritime issues

VN and China held the 16th round of negotiations of the working group on the sea area beyond the mouth of the Gulf of Tonkin and the 13th round of talks of the working group for consultation on cooperation for mutual development at sea on July 4.

Foreign Ministry refutes false information related to Dak Lak case

The Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs has affirmed that the behaviour of the group in Dak Lak which recently violated the law, causing serious insecurity and disorder in the process, will be handled according to legal regulations.

Popularising, using products with "nine-dash line" violate Vietnam’s law

The popularisation and use of publications and products with the "nine-dash line" in Vietnam are a violation of the law and are not accepted in the country, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has affirmed.

Head of Government delegation for int'l economic trade negotiations appointed

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has just appointed Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan as head of the Government delegation for international economy and trade negotiations.

Vietnam, Belgium to boost green finance cooperation

Vietnamese Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc has expressed wish to learn from Belgium’s experience in green finance as Vietnam's green bond market is now in the early stage of developing a legal framework and launching pilot projects.

VN advocates int’l cooperation to ensure human rights amid global challenges

Assistant to the Vietnamese Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu led a Vietnamese delegation to the annual discussions on women’s rights, climate change and a dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty.

Removing obstacles to production and business must be prioritised: PM

PM Pham Minh Chinh asked ministries, agencies and localities to prioritise removing obstacles to production and business while chairing a teleconference between the Government and localities, and a regular cabinet meeting in Hanoi on July 4.

Vietnam, Italy agree to boost defence cooperation

Vietnam and Italy have agreed to strengthen defence cooperation in various fields, focusing on delegation exchange at all levels, human resources training, defence industry and technology transfer.

Flexibility and adaptability the essence of VN foreign policy: int’l experts

They’ve hailed the flexibility of Vietnam’s bamboo diplomacy, stressing that it is an excellent initiative and style of leadership.

State President joins the Central Military Commission

The Politburo has decided to appoint State President Vo Van Thuong to join the Standing Committee of the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of Vietnam – the highest party organ on military policy in Vietnam.

Vietnam treasures friendship and cooperation with Switzerland: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas support and encourage Swiss businesses to invest in Vietnam when the two leaders met in Hanoi on June 30.

Australia supports Vietnamese Peacekeeping Mission to South Sudan in Africa

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has transported personnel and equipment for Vietnam’s Level 2 Field Hospital in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for a fifth time since 2018.

Vietnam, China issue joint press release

Vietnam and China have issued a joint press statement on the occasion of PM Pham Minh Chinh's official visit to China and attendance at the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum in Tianjin on June 25-28.

New Zealand provides NZ$1 million in medical equipment to VN

The donation worth NZ$1 million ((US$609,000) was handed over to the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases by the New Zealand Embassy in Vietnam in partnership with UNICEF on June 28.

Top legislator holds talks with President of Swiss National Council

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held talks with President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas after chairing a welcome ceremony for the Swiss leader in Hanoi June 28.

PM’s China visit leaves impression amid global challenges

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation’s official visit to China and attendance at the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC) of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin have wrapped up successfully.

Vietnamese PM calls for more Chinese investments

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on Chinese investors to expand investment in Vietnam, while addressing the Vietnam - China Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum in Beijing on June 28 within the framework of his official visit to China.