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Spouses of Vietnamese, Chinese Party leaders visit Vietnamese Women's Museum

The two ladies toured the exhibition rooms and learned about documents and artifacts on display which honoured the beauty of Vietnamese women.

Ministry proposes plan to tighten weapons law

The Ministry of Public Security has just completed the draft amended law on Management and Use of Weapons, Explosives and Supporting Tools to prevent and fight new developments in crime.

Chinese Party, State leader Xi Jinping arrives in Hanoi

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping and his spouse touched down at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on December 12, beginning a two-day State visit to Vietnam.

Chinese Party, State leader starts state visit to Vietnam

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping and his spouse arrive in Hanoi on December 12, starting his state visit to Vietnam from December 12-13.

Vietnam hands over Berlin ASEAN Committee chairmanship role to Brunei

Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh, Rotating Chairman of the Berlin ASEAN Committee (BAC), on December 11 handed over the chairmanship role to Brunei after the committee’s seventh meeting.

Vietnamese, Cambodian PMs discuss measures to boost bilateral ties

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet discussed major orientations to boost the bilateral comprehensive cooperation in the coming time at their talks in Hanoi on December 11.

Vietnam, India launch joint military exercise for UN peacekeeping operations

The Vietnamese and Indian defence ministries launched a joint military exercise for United Nations peacekeeping operations called VINBAX 2023 in Hanoi on December 11.

Cambodian PM welcomed in Hanoi on his first Vietnam visit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a welcome ceremony in Hanoi on December 11 for his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Moha Bovor Thipadei Hun Manet who is paying an official visit to Vietnam from December 11-12.

Ambassador talks about Vietnam’s hallmarks at UNHRC in 2023

Vietnam has so far this year had six outstanding initiatives at all three regular meetings of the council, which received the support and co-sponsorship of many countries and international organisations, according to Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai.

Vietnam to send four more officers to UN peacekeeping missions

Vietnam will send four more officers to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions in South Sudan, the Central African Republic and the Abyei Area.

Comprehensive strategic partnership opens up new stages of VN-US cooperation

The Vietnam-US relationship has escalated from ‘former enemies’ to ‘comprehensive strategic partners’.

NA leader launches Vietnam Town in Thai province

National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ described the opening of the Vietnam Town as a new imprint of VN in Thailand.

NA Chairman meets with Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ had a meeting with Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida in Bangkok on December 8 as part of his ongoing visit to Thailand.

HCM City legislature passes major socio-economic resolutions

The HCM City People’s Council has passed a number of key socio-economic resolutions aimed at addressing the city’s challenges and driving growth in 2024.

Vietnam elected as Vice Chair of UNESCO's key committee

Vietnam was elected as the Vice Chair of the UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage on December 8 during the committee's 18th session in Kasane, Botswana.

PMs agree to expand Vietnam - Belarus ties to potential areas

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Belarusian counterpart Roman Golovchenko held talks in Hanoi on December 8, agreeing to expand their countries’ cooperation to potential areas.

Vietnam to hold peacekeeping exercise with India

Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) on December 8 chaired a rehearsal of the opening ceremony of the Vietnam - India Bilateral Army Exercise (VINBAX) 2023.

Vietnamese, Belarusian PMs visit Hanoi Flag Tower, enjoy coffee

PM Pham Minh Chinh and his Belarusian counterpart Roman Golovchenko visited the Hanoi Flag Tower and enjoyed Vietnamese coffee at noon on December 8 following their talks within the framework of the latter’s official visit to VN.

NA Chairman delivers keynote speech at Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Prof. Dr. Vuong Dinh Hue on December 8 visited and delivered a keynote speech at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok as part of his official visit to Thailand.

VN committed to int'l cooperation to combat transnational organised crime

Vietnam is committed to collaborating with the international community to timely and effectively address increasingly complex threats posed by transnational organised crime.