While the world saw profound global instability in 2019, the Pacific – Asia area proved to be the leading region in terms of economic integration, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has said.

While the world saw profound global instability in 2019, the Pacific – Asia area proved to be the leading region in terms of economic integration, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh has said.

Vietnam became the 7th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on July 28, 1995.

The National Public Service Portal, which made its debut this afternoon, December 9, is expected to help save more than VND4.22 trillion (US$182 million) per year for the economy, taking the country forward in its goal to digitalize public services.

The successful assembly of 927-Yet Kieu submarine rescue ship is a remarkable achievement by Vietnam’s defense industry, greatly contributing to the mission of safeguarding the country’s sovereignty.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and the Japan International Training Cooperation Organisation yesterday signed a record of discussions on a specified skilled workers programme and technical intern programme.

National Assembly (NA) deputies on Thursday were dismayed at a Government proposal to take away parliament’s role in collecting opinions and reviewing draft laws before it is up for vote.

Lawmakers today asked for more careful consideration of the draft amended law on exit and entry of foreigners, which would exempt visa for those who stay a duration of less than 30 days in a coastal economic zone.

ASEAN member countries have made remarkable efforts to set up safe, effective and sustainable transport systems in the ASEAN region and between ASEAN and other regions.

The greatest challenge to Vietnam's development was a lack of aspiration to move forward while the biggest threat was reluctance to take action due to fear of responsibilityNguyen Xuan Phuc yesterday.

Vietnam will be a leg of Secretary Esper's tour to South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines.
US Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper will visit Vietnam in the coming days, according to the US Department of Defense.

NA deputies yesterday asked about measures to remove the European Commission (EC)’s ‘yellow card’ warning on Vietnam’s fisheries sector during the question & answer (Q&A) session to Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

Lawmakers at a National Assembly (NA) session in Hanoi on Tuesday called for more effective measures to scrutinize asset declarations by public officials in an effort to tackle corruption.

Leading foreign experts have voiced their concerns over China’s recent actions in the East Sea, while speaking at the ongoing 11th East Sea International Conference in Hanoi.

Raising loans for production and business establishments, new regulations on cooperative associations and public activities of the market management force are new policies that will come into effect since November 2019. 

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc called for upholding international law and avoiding recurrence of violations of international law in the East Sea while addressing the 22nd ASEAN-China Summit in Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday.

High-level military delegation wraps up visit to Cambodia

A national public service website will be launched in late November to improve the quality of public services from State agencies, said Minister and Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation left Hà Nội arrived yesterday night for Thailand to attend the upcoming 35th ASEAN Summit and related meetings, scheduled for November 2-4 in Bangkok.

Vietnam’s diplomatic policy introduced in Cambodia