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Industry and trade ministry's Party Committee Standing Board disciplined

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission decided to give a warning to the Standing Board of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Party Committee in the 2015-2020 tenure as a disciplinary measure.

PM speaks on Vietnam’s policy at National Public Service University in Budapest

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited National Public Service University in Budapest on January 19 where he delivered an important policy speech before delegates from political, military, diplomatic circles as well as scholars and students.

Nation staying united, resolved to build stronger, more prosperous, happier VN

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has granted an interview to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) and the 94th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930-2024).

Hoang Sa – sacred part of Vietnam’s territory

Hoang Sa (Paracels) and Truong Sa (Spratlys), like integral pieces of Vietnamese blood and flesh, form part of the country’s territory, which is an immutable truth cherished by the Vietnamese people for generations.

Vietnamese, Hungarian PMs hold talks

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban in Budapest on January 18 afternoon (local time) as part of his official visit to the European nation from January 18-20.

Vietnam, UK cooperate in human trafficking prevention, control

Commander of the Border Guard Command Lieutenant General Le Duc Thai and Head of Home Office International Operation of the UK’s Home Office Victoria Pullen signed an agreement on cooperation in the prevention and combating of human trafficking.

German President Steinmeier to pay State visit to Vietnam next week

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife will pay a State visit to Vietnam on January 23-24 at the invitation of President Vo Van Thuong and his wife.

Vietnamese PM warmly welcomed in Hungary on official visit

Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban on January 18 hosted a welcoming ceremony for Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh who arrived in Budapest on the same day for an official visit to the European state.

Vietnam and China exchange greetings on 74 years of diplomatic ties

Senior leaders of Vietnam and China have exchanged messages of congratulation on the 74th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries (January 18).

Vietnam defence ministry presents command headquarter to Lao army

The Vietnamese Ministry of Defence on January 16 handed over the newly-built command headquarter of the Infantry Division 1 of the Lao People’s Army (LPA) to the Lao side as a gift for the Lao defence ministry.

PM chairs dialogue with tech businesses in Switzerland

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presided over a dialogue with businesses on cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), automobile industry, semiconductor chip and ecosystem development in Davos, Switzerland, on January 16.

PM delivers keynote speech at policy dialogue on Vietnam’s global vision

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and delivered a keynote speech at the policy dialogue on Vietnam’s global vision during the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland on January 16 (local time).

PM lands in Switzerland, starting trip to attend WEF Annual Meeting 2024

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and the high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Zurich, Switzerland, on January 16 morning (local time), starting a trip to attend the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

PM’s visit to enhance traditional friendship with Hungary

Following his attendance at the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, PM Pham Minh Chinh will embark on an official visit to Hungary, marking the two countries' first exchange of delegations at the PM level in the past seven years.

Prime Minister’s first overseas trip in 2024 holds great significance

The upcoming European trip of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to Davos, Switzerland to attend the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF-54)

Vietnam persistently follows “One China” policy: Spokeswoman

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang affirmed Vietnam persistently follows the “One China” policy while replying to the media’s question about the result of the election of the leader of Taiwan held on January 13.

Vietnam appoints 26 ambassadors, heads of diplomatic missions

President Vo Van Thuong handed over appointment decisions to 26 ambassadors and heads of Viet Nam's overseas diplomatic missions for 2024-2027 period and assigned tasks to them on January 9.

Vietnam, Indonesia target higher level of relationship

President Vo Van Thuong and his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo affirmed the importance the two countries attach to the bilateral strategic partnership, and agreed on the need to soon elevate it to a new height, at their talks in Hanoi.

Five Vietnamese officers assigned to join UN peacekeeping mission

The Ministry of National Defence held a ceremony in Hanoi on January 12 to announce and present the President's Decision approving the sending of five officers to the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic and South Sudan.

Presidents of Vietnam, Indonesia enjoy martial arts performances

President Vo Van Thuong and his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo watched a martial arts and musical programme performed by athletes, soldiers, and artists of the Vietnam People’s Army in Hanoi on January 12.