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Australia, Vietnam hold diplomacy-defence dialogue in Hanoi

Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet and Australian Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Michelle Chan co-hosted the 9th Vietnam-Australia diplomacy-defence dialogue in Hanoi on August 26.

Top Vietnamese leader hosts Korea Coast Guard Commissioner General

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam hosted a reception for visiting Commissioner General of the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) Kim Jong-uk in Hanoi on August 26.

US Under Secretary of State to visit Vietnam

US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins is set to visit Vietnam on August 26- 27.

PM assigns tasks to newly-appointed Deputy PMs, Ministers

The PM expected that the newly-appointed officials would seriously follow the directions given by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.

Vietnam, US hold 13th Political-Security-Defence Dialogue

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc and US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins co-chaired the 13th Vietnam-US Political, Security, and Defence Dialogue in Hanoi on August 26.

Nguyen Hoa Binh, Ho Duc Phoc, and Bui Thanh Son appointed as Deputy PMs

During its 8th extraordinary session, the National Assembly voted to appoint Nguyen Hoa Binh, Ho Duc Phoc, and Bui Thanh Son as Deputy Prime Ministers.

National Assembly elects Minister of Justice & Minister of Environment

During its 8th extraordinary session on August 26, the National Assembly appointed Do Duc Duy as the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment and Nguyen Hai Ninh as the Minister of Justice for the 2021-2026 term.

NA to approve Deputy PMs and Ministers, elects Supreme Court Chief Justice

The National Assembly has convened for an extraordinary session to approve significant appointments within the government, including three new Deputy Prime Ministers and two Ministers.

Australian Senate President visits Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam

President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines visited the special national relic Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature Complex) in Hanoi on August 24 afternoon, as part of her ongoing official visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam's new era: unified understanding and renewed commitment

As Vietnam approaches what is considered a new historical starting point, there is a pressing need for a unified understanding of this transformative era.

Politburo examines Ho Chi Minh City development planning till 2050

The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Vietnam on August 23 gave opinions on the development planning of Ho Chi Minh City in the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050.

Legislature to discuss personnel work at extraordinary session next week

The National Assembly will convene another extraordinary session to discuss high-ranking personnel work of the State apparatus next week, according to a press communique released on August 23.

Vietnam, Singapore hold 15th defence policy dialogue

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and Singaporean Permanent Secretary of Defence Chan Heng Kee co-chaired the 15th Singapore-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue in Singapore on August 22.

Party General Secretary, President meets with outstanding overseas Vietnamese

Party General Secretary and President To Lam received 60 outstanding overseas Vietnamese in Hanoi on August 23.

General Secretary To Lam champions economic focus for VN's prosperous future

In his inaugural article, General Secretary To Lam delineates a strategic path focused on economic growth and social welfare, pivotal for Vietnam’s long-term success.

Vietnam rejects Mirror news about travel restrictions to Britons

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam denied information recently published by the UK newswire The Mirror that British citizens may have their passports confiscated and may be banned from leaving Vietnam.

Tran To Nga undeterred by court's rejection in AO/dioxin justice fight

The Paris Court of Appeal's rejection of the lawsuit filed by Tran To Nga against US manufacturers of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin is not a surprise for the French-Vietnamese woman, who said she will not give up but continue to pursue this lawsuit.

Vietnam and China frankly discuss maritime issues

Both Vietnam and China have had sincere and frank discussions about maritime issues to better control and actively resolve disagreements at sea, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang.

PM sends out messages to Vietnamese community abroad

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sent out three messages to the Vietnamese community abroad, affirming the consistent and persistent policy of the Party and State that the community is an inseparable part and a resource of the Vietnamese nation.

Cybercrime challenges addressed with new strategies by Public Security Minister

Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang has proposed a series of breakthrough solutions to combat cybercrime, including improving the legal framework, raising public awareness, and promoting electronic identification.