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President Vo Van Thuong meets Vietnamese expatriates in Japan

President Vo Van Thuong on November 27 met representatives of Vietnamese expatriates who have made practical contributions to Vietnam – Japan relations, during his ongoing visit to Japan.

First Vietnamese elected President of Asian International Law Society

Dr Pham Lan Dung, Acting Director of the Viet Nam Diplomatic Academy, on November 25 was elected the 8th President of the Asian International Law Society (AsianSIL) for the 2023-2025 tenure.

Vietnam and China hold joint patrol in Gulf of Tonkin waters

Ships 8004 and 8002 of the Vietnam Coast Guard left a port in Hai Phong city on November 27 for a joint patrol with the China Coast Guard in the waters adjacent to the demarcation line of the Gulf of Tonkin.

HCM City vows to attract talent with groundbreaking wage policy

Inadequacies in financial remuneration is believed to be a major barrier hindering public units to attract and retain talented staff.

NA Vice Chairman meets with foreign leaders, lawmakers on sidelines of APPF-31

Vice NA Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai paid courtesy calls to, met with and held working sessions with leaders of the Philippine Congress and Department of Finance, as well as heads of delegations from Laos, Cambodia, Russia, Japan and Canada.

Vietnamese President arrives in Tokyo, starting official visit to Japan

President Vo Van Thuong, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo on November 26 evening (local time), starting their official visit to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese State.

Vietnam's frigate begins friendly visit to Hong Kong

Frigate 016-Quang Trung with a delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN) on November 24 arrived at the Stonecutters Island port, commencing a friendship visit to Hong Kong.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan busy with bilateral activities in Norway

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan had a meeting with Crown Prince of Norway Haakon Magnus in Oslo on November 23 (local time) as part of her ongoing visit to the northern European country.

Human rights top of agenda in Vietnam

What is more impressive is that some EM groups with a population of fewer than 1,000 have had a say in the legislative body.

Benefit for 1,300 individuals protected through denunciation handling activities

The Government Inspectorate reported that when handling citizens’ complaints, state agencies protected the benefits of over 1,000 individuals and organizations, while the Supreme People’s Procuracy says the number of corruption cases has decreased.

Vietnam to defend fifth national report on anti-racial discrimination convention

Vietnam is going to defend its fifth national report on the implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD) at a session in Geneva, Switzerland, on November 29 - 30.

About 700 Vietnamese citizens in Myanmar now in temporarily safe areas

About 700 Vietnamese citizens in Myanmar are staying in temporarily safe areas and information about many others is now being verified in the context of the complicated security situation in some northern states of the country.

Economic corruption cases in banking, real estate to be thoroughly dealt with

From the beginning of the year, prosecuting agencies have temporarily seized, secured assets, frozen accounts, and restricted transactions of assets worth over VNĐ232 trillion (nearly US$9.6 billion), in addition to many other valuable assets.

Party leader urges settlement of corruption cases

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong chaired a meeting of the standing board of the Central Steering Committee on Prevention and Control of Corruption and Negative Phenomena on November 22.

15th NA’s 6th session to concentrate on law building, supervision work next week

The 15th National Assembly (NA)’s 6th session will concentrate on law building and supervision work during its 4th working week from November 20-24.

APEC members appreciate Vietnam’s practical, constructive contributions: FM

All members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have highly valued Vietnam’s practical and constructive contributions to the forum over the last more than two decades while attending the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2023.

Disciplinary measures imposed against some Party organisations, members

Their violations resulted in serious consequences, causing significant financial and property losses to the State.

VN President, Malaysian PM lauds strong progress of strategic partnership

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong received Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in San Francisco on November 16 morning (local time) on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week 2023.

VN, Singapore combine forces to fight transnational crime

Politburo member and Minister of Public Security To Lam held talks with visiting Minister for National Security of Singapore Teo Chee Hean in Hanoi on Thursday.

President Vo Van Thuong attends APEC CEO Summit 2023

President Vo Van Thuong called on the businesses community to continue accompanying States in fulfilling commitments to sustainable development and pursuing long-term socio-economic and environmental goals, while addressing the APEC CEO Summit 2023.