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Vietnamese President To Lam begins State visit to Laos

Vietnamese President To Lam arrived in Vientiane on July 11 morning, beginning a State visit to Laos at the invitation of General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith.

National Assembly approves prosecution and detention of deputy Le Thanh Van

The National Assembly Standing Committee has agreed to prosecute, temporarily detain, and search the residence and workplace of deputy Le Thanh Van.

Key lawmakers to meet in Hanoi this week

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly that comprise key lawmakers of Vietnam will convene their 35th session in Hanoi on July 10-11.

3,000 corruption, economic, smuggling cases cracked in H1

The Ministry of Public Security cracked down on more than 3,000 corruption, economic and smuggling cases, with more than 4,900 defendants involved in the first half of this year, heard a conference.

President To Lam to visit Laos and Cambodia in first international trip

Accepting invitations from General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia, President To Lam will undertake state visits to Laos and Cambodia from July 11 to 13.

USS Blue Ridge and USCGC Waesche Dock at Cam Ranh for strengthening ties

On the afternoon of July 8, the U.S. Navy ship USS Blue Ridge and the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Waesche docked at the Cam Ranh International Port, marking the beginning of a friendly visit to Khanh Hoa Province from July 8 to 12.

Vietnam advocates for stronger ASEAN-China supply chain collaboration

On July 6, the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, in collaboration with the China Foreign Affairs University, held a working group meeting within the framework of the ASEAN-China Network of Think Tanks.

Ministry of Home Affairs investigates public sector departures in 3 provinces

The Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated an inspection to address the issue of public servants resigning from their positions and to assess adherence to public service discipline and regulations in Hanoi, Can Tho, and Binh Duong.

Vietnam drafts law to address issues in UN peacekeeping operations

Adjustments to the drafting timeline were proposed to ensure thorough consultation and timely completion of the law.

Chinese Ambassador highlights VN's role as key connector in global rail network

Vietnam is poised to become a crucial hub linking ASEAN, Europe, and Central Asia through three major railway projects connecting Vietnam and China, said Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam, Xiong Bo.

Vietnam and South Korea set $100 billion trade target by 2025

During nearly four days of intensive work in South Korea, PM Pham Minh Chinh engaged in a diverse and packed agenda, including 34 activities with political figures, economic leaders, experts, scientists, friendship organizations, and NGOs.

US asked to objectively assess religious and belief situation in Vietnam

The US State Department's 2023 annual report on international religious freedom still gives unbiased assessments based on unverified and inaccurate information about the actual situation in Vietnam.

PM concludes working trip to RoK with productive results

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh left Seoul for Hanoi on July 3, concluding his four-day official visit to the Republic of Korea at the invitation of his RoK counterpart Han Duck-soo.

PM delivers policy speech at Seoul National University

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 3 delivered a policy speech at the Seoul National University.

PM visits Samsung’s semiconductor cluster in RoK’s Gyeonggi province

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his entourage on July 3 visited Samsung's semiconductor cluster in Gyeonggi province as part of his official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Major South Korean corporations eye expanded investments in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has expressed his desire for major South Korean conglomerates to expand their investments in Vietnam, focusing on green and sustainable development, including the creation of eco-friendly urban areas.

PM pushes for $2bil. investment in VN high-speed rail during South Korea visit

On the afternoon of July 2, during his official visit to South Korea, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with President Yoon Suk Yeol to discuss bilateral cooperation and strategic initiatives.

Prime Minister’s RoK visit under spotlight

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s ongoing official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) as well as cooperation between Vietnam and the East Asian nation has grabbed headlines of local media.

Overseas Vietnamese to gather for major conference in August

The 4th Global Vietnamese Conference, themed "Overseas Vietnamese join hands to realize the aspiration for national development," is set to take place from August 21-24, with the participation of over 600 delegates.

Prime Minister proposes visa waiver for Vietnamese citizens to South Korea

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed that the South Korean government simplify the visa issuance process and ultimately waive visa requirements for Vietnamese citizens traveling to South Korea.