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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.

President attends roundtable connecting Vietnamese, US businesses and localities

President Vo Van Thuong attended and delivered a speech at a roundtable connecting Vietnamese and US businesses and localities in San Francisco on November 15 afternoon (local time).

ADMM 17 adopts Jakarta joint declaration for regional peace, prosperity

The 17th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) took place in Jakarta, Indonesia on November 15, culminating in the adoption of the Jakarta Joint Declaration for Peace, Prosperity and Security.

Vietnam connected with ASEAN Compulsory Motor Insurance database system

Vietnam has been successfully connected with the ASEAN Compulsory Motor Insurance (ACMI) database system, the country’s national bureau for implementing Protocol 5 - the ASEAN Scheme of Compulsory Motor Vehicle Insurance (VINABAI).

Vietnam proposes three priorities at 34th APEC Ministerial Meeting

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son proposed three priorities for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) collaboration at the 34th APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM) in San Francisco on November 14.

PM calls for Hungary’s cooperation, support in judicial activities

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has suggested Hungary cooperate and support Vietnam in institution building and perfection, digital transformation, and personnel training to serve the judicial sector. ​

President clarifies Vietnam’s policy at US Council on Foreign Relations

President Vo Van Thuong attended a policy discussion at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in San Francisco, the US, on November 15, as part of his trip to attend the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week and bilateral activities in the US.

President works with US-APEC Business Coalition in San Francisco

President Vo Van Thuong had a working session with representatives from the US-APEC Business Coalition on November 15, as part of his ongoing US trip to attend the APEC Leaders’ Week and bilateral activities in San Francisco.

State President Vo Van Thuong to pay official visit to Japan

Vietnamese State President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse will make an official visit to Japan from November 27 to 30, 2023 at the invitation of the Japanese State, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

ASEAN Defense Ministers support freedom of navigation, aviation in East Sea

A joint statement adopted by ASEAN Defense Ministers at their 17th meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, on November 15, emphasized the importance of maintaining peace, stability, regional safety and freedom of navigation and aviation in the East Sea.

PM chairs sixth meeting of Steering Committee for Administrative Reform

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 14 chaired the sixth meeting of the Steering Committee for Administrative Reform via a videoconference linking 63 cities and provinces nationwide.

Vietnam provides training on drug treatment, rehabilitation for Cambodia

The Drug-related Crimes Investigation Police Department (Department C04) under the Ministry of Public Security is running a training workshop on drug detoxification and rehabilitation for competent authorities of Cambodia from November 12-17.

PM calls on WB, IFC to support Vietnam’s large-scale infrastructure projects

PM Pham Minh Chinh received WB Regional Vice President for East Asia and Pacific Manuela V. Ferro, IFC Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific Riccardo Puliti, and IFC Vice President and Treasurer John Gandolfo in Hanoi yesterday..

VN President arrives in San Francisco, starting working program at APEC 2023

President Vo Van Thuong arrived at San Francisco, the US, on November 14 morning (local time), starting their participation in the APEC Leaders’ Week and bilateral activities at the invitation of US President Joe Biden.

Civil servants in Hanoi may get higher pay than other localities

The total salary fund for Hanoi and pay to Hanoi’s civil servants must be higher than that of other localities, and there should be no ceiling on wages, according to National Assembly Deputy Hoang Van Cuong.