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Putin's fifth visit to Vietnam: A symbol of enduring friendship

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to Vietnam marks a significant milestone in the deep and multifaceted relationship between the two nations.

A look back: Four historic visits of Russian President Putin to Vietnam

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited Vietnam four times, each marking an important milestone in the relationship between the two countries.

District chair removed from Party position following VND170bi loss & misconduct

Nguyen Thi Giang Huong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the People's Committee of Nhon Trach District has been removed from her position as Deputy Secretary of the Nhon Trach District Party Committee for the 2020-2025 term.

Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Vietnam on June 19-20

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a State visit to Vietnam from June 19-20, at the invitation of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Disciplinary measures proposed for several Party organisations, members

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission held its 42nd meeting from June 12-14, during which it proposed disciplinary measures against a number of Party organisations and members for violating Party regulations.

HCMC Party Chief demands urgent action on poor living conditions in city center

HCMC Party Secretary Nguyen Van Nen has called for decisive measures to address the cramped and inconvenient living conditions faced by many households in the city center, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

Vietnam puts forward 1st candidate for International Law of the Sea tribunal

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Director of the East Sea Institute at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, is running for the 2026-2035 term.

Task assignments for Vietnam's four Deputy Prime Ministers

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has detailed the specific responsibilities for the four Deputy Prime Ministers: Le Minh Khai, Tran Hong Ha, Tran Luu Quang, and Le Thanh Long.

Proposal to allow hiring of security forces for protection of key leaders abroad

During the session on June 12 afternoon, the National Assembly Standing Committee reviewed amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Guards.

Int'l Day of Play celebrated by UN for first time under Vietnam's initiative

Vietnam and the Core Group countries promoting Resolution 78/268 of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly solemnly launched the first activities in celebration of International Day of Play on June 11, in New York.

Vietnam appoints 5th military officer to UN Headquarters

Senior Lieutenant Colonel Truong Anh Tuan has been appointed as the 5th Vietnamese officer to serve at the United Nations (UN) headquarters, triumphing over fierce global competition.

Vietnamese engineers in Africa receive UN Peacekeeping Medal

The Vietnamese peacekeeping force at the UNISFA Mission in the Abyei region has been awarded the UN Peacekeeping Medal for its outstanding contributions.

President To Lam receives ambassadors, chargés d’affaires of EU

President To Lam received the Ambassador of the European Union (EU) and the ambassadors and chargés d’affaires of EU member countries who came to pay a courtesy call on the new State leader of Vietnam in Hanoi on June 7.

President Biden nominates Kin Moy as US Ambassador to Vietnam

Mr. Kin Moy, currently Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as the US Ambassador to Vietnam.

Vietnam has new Deputy Prime Minister

The National Assembly on June 6 approved a resolution ratifying the appointment of Justice Minister Le Thanh Long as Deputy Prime Minister in the incumbent government of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh for the 2021-2026 term.

Vietnam demands China stop geological survey in Vietnamese waters

Vietnam on June 6 voiced its opposition to China’s geological survey vessel Haiyang Dizhi 26’s illegal operations in Vietnamese waters and demanded China stop similar actions.

Vietnam calls on US to remove Cuba from State Sponsors of Terrorism list

Vietnam has called on the United States to remove Cuba from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism and lift its embargo against the Caribbean state.

Sen. Lieut. Gen. Luong Tam Quang appointed as new Minister of Public Security

Sen. Lieut. Gen. Luong Tam Quang, Deputy Minister of Public Security, has got the nod from the National Assembly to become Minister of Public Security of Vietnam.

EU report on Vietnam’s human rights situation lacks objectivity

The 2023 EU Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World continued to put forth a number of unobjective comments, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Pham Thu Hang said on June 6.

Ministry wants VND122.25 trillion for culture development in 2025-2030

The total financial resources needed to develop the culture industry in 2025-2030 will be VND122.25 trillion, according to Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung.