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Australian PM hosts welcome ceremony for Vietnamese counterpart

PM Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam were welcomed with a 19-gun salute at a ceremony hosted by Australian PM Anthony Albanese and his fiancée in Canberra on March 7 morning.

Vietnam continues call for ceasefire in Gaza Strip

Vietnam has once again condemned attacks targeting civilians and essential civilian infrastructure works in the Gaza Strip and called for a ceasefire and an immediate and unconditional release of hostages.

Vietnam announces two foreign-based terrorist organisations

The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security has announced two terrorist organisations based in the US and Thailand, accusing them of using violence to achieve secession in the Central Highlands.

Two Government ministers to be grilled over key issues

The National Assembly Standing Committee is scheduled to question the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Foreign Affairs about issues of common concern at its 31st session on March 18, according to the National Assembly’s Office.

Bringing Vietnam – Australia ties to new development page

PM Pham Minh Chinh is paying an official visit to Australia from March 5 at the invitation of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Government chief cuts ribbon to inaugurate Australia-Vietnam Policy Institute

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 5 cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Australia - Vietnam Policy Institute at RMIT University in Melbourne city, Victoria state

Vietnam creates favourable conditions for airlines to compete healthily: PM

The Vietnamese Government leader emphasised the important role of air transport in current economic development, stating that Vietnam has had policies to develop airlines.

PM attends Vietnam - Australia Business Forum in Melbourne

PM Pham Minh Chinh attended the Vietnam - Australia Business Forum in Melbourne on March 5 morning (local time) as part of his ongoing trip to Australia to attend the ASEAN - Australia Special Summit and pay an official visit to Australia.

Vietnam, South Africa enhance cooperation in law enforcement

A high-level delegation of the Ministry of Public Security (MoPS) led by its Deputy Minister Lieutenant General Le Quoc Hung paid a working trip to South Africa from February 24 to March 1 to promote bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam, Italy aim to leverage strengths in agriculture

PM Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on March 1 for Italian Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry Francesco Lollobrigida, calling for a further strengthening of bilateral ties, particularly in the agricultural sector.

Vietnam, US hold 10th dialogue on Asia-Pacific

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu and US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kritenbrink co-chaired the 10th Vietnam-US Dialogue on Asia-Pacific in Hanoi on March 1.

Vietnam, Ireland to forge cooperation in numerous spheres

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Ireland’s Deputy PM, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defense of Ireland Micheál Martin agreed on orientations and measures to strengthen the relations between the two countries.

Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha becomes chairman of Vietnam National Mekong Committee.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha to lead the Vietnam National Mekong Committee.

Two Japan MSDF ships make port call in Hai Phong city

Vice chairman of Hai Phong city People’s Committee Hoang Minh Cuong on February 29 afternoon received a delegation from two vessels of Japan's Maritime Self-Defence Force (MSDF) that are making a port call to the Vietnamese northern port city.

Vietnam, UNESCO eye to deepen cooperation

Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh had working sessions with Qu Xing, Deputy Director-General of UNESCO and Ernesto Ottone Ramirez, Assistant Director-General for Culture at UNESCO.

Vietnam pushes for WTO’s stronger trade, development role at MC13

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has joined meetings held as part of the World Trade Organisation’s 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi.

Vietnam leaves imprints in first year as UNHRC member for 2023-2025 term

After more than a year serving as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023-2025 term, Vietnam has left significant imprints, appreciated by the international community.

Vietnamese FM meets Irish President

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins has agreed to foster bilateral cooperation and connectivity with Vietnam across spheres, especially economy, people-to-people exchange, and education-training.

FM meets UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, foreign officials in Geneva

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son met with United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk in Geneva on February 27.

Vietnam, Japan commit to stronger defence ties in 10th policy dialogue

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen Hoang Xuan Chien and Japanese Vice Minister of Defence for International Affairs Serizawa Kiyoshi co-chaired the 10th Vietnam-Japan defence policy dialogue in Hanoi on February 27.