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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh embarks on official visit to South Korea

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his delegation aim to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance economic cooperation during their visit to South Korea.

Ambassador Ito Naoki Discusses Japan’s evolving ODA strategy for Vietnam

Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. Ito Naoki, recently met with the press to discuss the prospects for cooperation between Japan and Vietnam and the focus of promoting bilateral relations in the new term.

Vietnam to implement new Land, Housing, Real Estate Laws from August 1

Delegates press the button to approve the project "1 law amending 4 laws". Photo: QH

National Assembly approves extended VAT reduction & VN Airlines loan extension

The National Assembly has agreed to continue reducing value-added tax (VAT) by 2% for groups of goods and services from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.

The Philippine submission: Third round of note-verbal battle?

The Philippines submitted an extended continental shelf claim in the East Sea 15 years after the deadline because the government under President Jr. Marcos is shifting its policy toward greater assertiveness and transparency in the region.

NA approves investment policy for $1b expressway project in southern VN

The section has a total length of 128.8km and investment of VNĐ25.54 trillion (US$1 billion).

‘Zero-dong’ resolution to promote online public services

The Hanoi People’s Council has decided to exempt people from fees when conducting 82 administrative procedures online, believing that the move will encourage people to use online public services.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visit to China: Key highlights and achievements

In a special speech at the opening session of the WEF Dalian Conference (China) in front of about 1,700 guests from 80 countries, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shared Vietnam's inspiring story of innovation, integration, and development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to make first official visit to South Korea

On June 27, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that, at the invitation of South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck Soo and his wife, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife will pay an official visit to South Korea from June 30 to July 3.

Government proposes nearly US$40 million for Gia Binh Airport development

The Government plans to allocate $38.5 million for the Gia Binh airport project, $77 million for the Tuyen Quang - Ha Giang expressway project, and $58.46 million for two projects of the Supreme People's Court.

PM Pham Minh Chinh advocates for Vietnam-China transport links

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the importance of developing and connecting Vietnam-China transport infrastructure, facilitating trade and travel, and serving as a foundation for regional and global connectivity.

Vietnam, US step up post-war recovery cooperation

Post-war recovery cooperation is the best way that helps Vietnam and the US heal the wound of war, contributing to building trust and expanding the bilateral collaboration in many other fields.

Absolute alcohol ban for drivers approved by Vietnam's National Assembly

The National Assembly has passed the Law on Road Traffic Safety, which includes a strict prohibition on driving with any alcohol concentration in the blood or breath.

Vietnam and China reaffirm strategic partnership at high-level meeting

On June 26, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Legal action against former official of PCC's Commission for Internal Affairs

A probe has been launched into the case of “appropriating state secret documents” that happened in Hanoi and some other localities, along with Nguyen Van Yen, former Vice Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs.

First Vietnam-US Economic Dialogue held

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung and US Under Secretary of State Jose Fernandez co-chaired the first Vietnam-US Economic Dialogue in Washington D.C. on June 25.

Vietnam seeks enhanced railway connectivity through cooperation with China

PM Pham Minh Chinh expressed Vietnam's eagerness to enhance transport connectivity, including railways, for green development and national growth during a meeting with Lou Qiliang, Chairman of China Railway Signal Corporation (CRSC), on June 25.

VN-China to expand cooperation in digital economy & digital transformation

Within the framework of the 15th Annual Pioneers Conference of the World Economic Forum in Dalian, China, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung met with China's Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Zhuanglong.

Government pledges VND913 trillion for 30% wage increase

Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra affirmed that the Government ensures the total funding demand increases to VND913,300 billion when increasing the basic wage by 30% and related policies.

Politburo names Nguyen Thi Tuyen interim leader of Hanoi Party Committee

The Politburo has assigned Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyen, a member of the Party Central Committee and Standing Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, to run the Hanoi Party Committee until a new Secretary is officially appointed.