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National anti-corruption strategy issued

The Government has issued Resolution 168/NQ-CP on the national strategy on corruption and negative phenomena prevention and control until 2030, highlighting five major groups of tasks and solutions to enhance the efficiency of the work.

NA Standing Committee’s 27th session opens

The 27th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee opened on October 11.

Vietnamese leaders receive Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs

President Vo Van Thuong hosts Japanese Foreign Minister

Sailing ship 286-Le Quy Don begins friendly visit to Singapore

Sailing ship 286-Le Quy Don of the Vietnam Naval Academy under the Vietnam People’s Navy docked at Changi port on October 10, beginning a friendly visit to Singapore.

Vietnam pledges responsible engagement in ASEAN disaster management activities

Vietnam has and will continue to pledge its active and responsible engagement in disaster management activities in the ASEAN region, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Hoang Hiep has said.

Vietnam 'profoundly concerned' over Hamas-Israel violence: foreign ministry

The foreign ministry advises Vietnamese citizens to temporarily avoid areas of conflict.

Party Central Committee’s 8th plenum wraps up

The 13th Party Central Committee concluded its 8th plenum on Sunday morning, with all of its agenda completed after seven working days.

After Hamas attacks in Gaza, Vietnam rushes to protect its citizens

The Embassy of Vietnam in Israel has announced safety measures for its citizens in Israel after an unprecedented Hamas attack from Gaza on early October 7 (local time) killing hundreds of Israelis.

Chairman of Commission for External Relations elected to Secretariat

The Chairman of the Central Commission for External Relations, Le Hoai Trung, was elected to the Party Central Committee's Secretariat at the Party Central Committee's 8th plenum on October 6.

Government to move central offfices from Hanoi City Centre

The Government issued a report to the National Assembly on Friday that outlines the plan to relocate governmental offices away from Hanoi City Centre.

Belgian Chamber of Representatives passes resolution in aid of VN AO victims

The Belgian Chamber of Representatives on October 5 evening (local time) passed a resolution in support of the Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims in Vietnam, with absolute approval votes.

ASEAN Ministers on disaster management to meet in Ha Long next week

The north-eastern city of Ha Long (Vietnam) will play host to the 11th Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Management (AMMDM) from October 8 – 13, a press conference heard on October 6.

Japanese foreign minister to visit Vietnam

Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Yōko Kamikawa will visit Vietnam on October 10-11, at the invitation of Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son.

Vietnam rejects claims of cracking down on environmentalists

These cases involved the violation of Vietnamese laws, and the individuals have been investigated, prosecuted and brought to trial in accordance with the laws of Vietnam.

The top-priority mission of the EU Ambassador to VN

The newly appointed EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier has many "trump cards" to help him promote close relations between the EU and Vietnam during his tenure.

Vietnamese police officers honoured by UNMISS

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on October 4 presented UN peacekeeping orders to three officers from the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security who are participating in the UN peacekeeping mission in the African country.

Salary policy reform to be conducted from July 2024

The Government plans to submit an overall salary policy reform to the Party Central Committee and the National Assembly in which it proposes a new wage regime in the public sector be applied from July 1, 2024.

Sailing Ship 286-Le Quy Don on way to Singapore for friendly visit

Sailing Ship 286-Le Quy Don of the Vietnam Naval Academy left the Nha Trang military port in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on October 4, beginning its journey to Singapore.

Gov’t to submit NA new-salary policy

The Government will submit for approval to the National Assembly reforms to the salary policy from July 1, 2024, following Resolution No. 27-NQ/TW issued in May 2018.

President ratifies agreement on mutual legal assistance with Czech Republic

President Vo Van Thuong has signed a decision ratifying the Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between Vietnam and the Czech Republic, as recently proposed by the Government.