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Head of Government delegation for int'l economic trade negotiations appointed

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has just appointed Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan as head of the Government delegation for international economy and trade negotiations.

Vietnam, Belgium to boost green finance cooperation

Vietnamese Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc has expressed wish to learn from Belgium’s experience in green finance as Vietnam's green bond market is now in the early stage of developing a legal framework and launching pilot projects.

VN advocates int’l cooperation to ensure human rights amid global challenges

Assistant to the Vietnamese Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu led a Vietnamese delegation to the annual discussions on women’s rights, climate change and a dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty.

Removing obstacles to production and business must be prioritised: PM

PM Pham Minh Chinh asked ministries, agencies and localities to prioritise removing obstacles to production and business while chairing a teleconference between the Government and localities, and a regular cabinet meeting in Hanoi on July 4.

Vietnam, Italy agree to boost defence cooperation

Vietnam and Italy have agreed to strengthen defence cooperation in various fields, focusing on delegation exchange at all levels, human resources training, defence industry and technology transfer.

Flexibility and adaptability the essence of VN foreign policy: int’l experts

They’ve hailed the flexibility of Vietnam’s bamboo diplomacy, stressing that it is an excellent initiative and style of leadership.

State President joins the Central Military Commission

The Politburo has decided to appoint State President Vo Van Thuong to join the Standing Committee of the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of Vietnam – the highest party organ on military policy in Vietnam.

Vietnam treasures friendship and cooperation with Switzerland: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas support and encourage Swiss businesses to invest in Vietnam when the two leaders met in Hanoi on June 30.

Australia supports Vietnamese Peacekeeping Mission to South Sudan in Africa

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has transported personnel and equipment for Vietnam’s Level 2 Field Hospital in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for a fifth time since 2018.

Vietnam, China issue joint press release

Vietnam and China have issued a joint press statement on the occasion of PM Pham Minh Chinh's official visit to China and attendance at the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum in Tianjin on June 25-28.

New Zealand provides NZ$1 million in medical equipment to VN

The donation worth NZ$1 million ((US$609,000) was handed over to the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases by the New Zealand Embassy in Vietnam in partnership with UNICEF on June 28.

Top legislator holds talks with President of Swiss National Council

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held talks with President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas after chairing a welcome ceremony for the Swiss leader in Hanoi June 28.

PM’s China visit leaves impression amid global challenges

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation’s official visit to China and attendance at the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC) of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin have wrapped up successfully.

Vietnamese PM calls for more Chinese investments

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on Chinese investors to expand investment in Vietnam, while addressing the Vietnam - China Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum in Beijing on June 28 within the framework of his official visit to China.

VN and Switzerland vow to strengthen legislative cooperation

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas on Wednesday agreed to strengthen cooperation between the two nations and two legislative bodies at bilateral and multilateral forums.

Memorial service held for former Deputy PM Vu Khoan

Nearly 50 representatives from embassies, diplomatic missions, and international organisations in VN paid tribute and wrote in the funeral guest book at the State-level respect-paying and memorial ceremonies for former Deputy PM Vu Khoan on June 27.

PM mentions measures against headwinds at WEF debate in Tianjin

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 27 emphasised the importance of global and all-people approaches to and response measures against “headwinds” that are hindering economic growth of the world and Vietnam.

Disciplinary measures imposed against some Party organisations and members

The Party Central Committee’s Secretariat decided on disciplinary measures against some Party organisations and members during its meeting in Hanoi on June 27, which took place under the chair of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

VN, Netherlands strengthen cooperation in climate change adaption

Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha and Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Mark Harbers co-chaired the eighth meeting of the VN-Netherlands Inter-Governmental Committee on climate change adaptation and water management on June 27 in The Hague.

Vietnam treasures strategic partnership with New Zealand: Prime Minister

Vietnam attaches importance to and wishes to expand its strategic partnership with New Zealand, PM Pham Minh Chinh told PM of New Zealand Chris Hipkins at a meeting on the sidelines of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin.