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VN top legislator arrives in Bangkok, beginning official visit to Thailand

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue arrived in Bangkok on December 7 morning, beginning his official visit to Thailand at the invitation of House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha.

Vietnam calls for further UNCLOS observance

Vietnam calls on countries to continue to fully comply with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Belarusian PM arrives in Hanoi, beginning official visit to Vietnam

Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko and his entourage arrived in Hanoi on December 6, starting his four-day official trip to Vietnam.

PM demands priority to promoting economic growth

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has demanded priority be given to promoting economic growth and securing the best possible results for the aspects failing to meet targets this year.

President underlines significance of int’l cooperation in fighting crimes

In order to effectively combat crimes, there is no other way than to strengthen cooperation, information sharing and unified actions among judicial and law enforcement agencies of countries in the region and around the world.

What Vietnam and Denmark can take away from COP28?

Vietnam and Denmark will continue to work together to achieve global climate ambitions and accelerate the ongoing cooperation in various sectors towards a green transition and sustainable social and economic development.

First Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam parliamentary summit opens in Vientiane

The first Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam parliamentary summit opened in Vientiane, Laos, on December 5, the with participation of more than 350 delegates representing the National Assemblies, ministries and localities of the three countries.

France, EU, US to support VN in coal-fired power transition

Praising Vietnam's commitments to go green, leaders of France, the US and the President of the EC, and international organizations at COP28 said they would help Vietnam in the energy transition process.

Prime Minister’s trip to UAE, Türkiye a success

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s freshly-concluded trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Türkiye affirms Vietnam's active and proactive efforts in joining the world in responding to climate change.

Over 300 Vietnamese in Myanmar conflict zone repatriated

As many as 338 Vietnamese citizens stranded in the conflict zone in the north of Myanmar were safely evacuated to the homeland on December 4.

Vietnam, Türkiye issue joint statement on future cooperation

Vietnam and Türkiye issued a joint statement within the framework of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to the European nation at the invitation of Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz from November 29 - 30.

Vietnamese PM meets leaders of Cuba, WB, Sweden at COP28

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had separate meetings with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga, and Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson in Dubai on December 2.

PM receives UAE minister of state, concludes trip to attend COP28

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Minister of State for Foreign Trade at the UAE Ministry of Economy Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi and representatives of some major enterprises of the country in Dubai on December 3 morning (local time).

PM meets Danish, UK energy groups’ representatives on COP28 sidelines

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met representatives from the Copenhagen Infrastructure Partner (CIP) and the Enteprize Energy Group (EE) – two of the leading energy groups of Denmark and the UK respectively - in Dubai on December 3.

PM meets leaders of countries, int'l organisations on COP28 sidelines

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had bilateral meetings with leaders of countries and international organisations in Dubai on December 2, on the sidelines of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28).

Two Russian warships dock at Cam Ranh port for Vietnam visit

Two ships from Russia’s Pacific Navy Fleet - anti-submarine guided-missile destroyer Admiral Panteleyev and medium-sized oil tanker Pechenga – docked at Cam Ranh port in Khanh Hoa province, on December 2, beginning a working visit to Vietnam.

PM announces Resource Mobilisation Plan to implement JETP

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 1 announced a Resource Mobilisation Plan to implement the political declaration on establishing a Just Energy Transition Partnership between Vietnam and the International Partnership Group.

Vietnam, China coast guards conduct joint patrol

The coast guards of Vietnam and China conducted a joint patrol from November 29 to December 1 on the waters adjacent to the demarcation line in the Gulf of Tonkin, contributing to strengthening peace, stability and the rule of law at sea.

PM calls for international solidarity for prosperous development of humankind

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on the international community to strengthen solidarity, take drastic and effective actions, and make greater efforts for the prosperous development of humankind while addressing the COP28.

Chief Judge: courts don’t have enough officers for evidence collection

Chief Judge of the Supreme People’s Court Nguyen Hoa Binh said courts handle 600,000 cases each year, while there are only 6,000 judges, so it is impossible to require courts to collect evidence.