The participation in the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is the affirmation of Vietnam’s care for and strong commitment to the cooperation within the MRC to the spirit of the 1995 Mekong Agreement towards enhancing the agency’s role and the solidarity and cooperation among member countries for mutual interests.

Symposium spotlights national protection war in southwestern border

Leading experts and scientists of Vietnam gathered at a symposium in Ho Chi Minh City on April 5 to look into some issues about the war defending the country in the southwestern border.

Bo town insists on building strong, transparent Party organisation

(HBO) – The Party organisation of Bo town in Kim Boi district has made Party building a key task. Its efforts to improve the Party’s leadership and capacity of Party members have paid off, earning the recognition as a strong and transparent Party organisation for many consecutive years.

Promoting sustainable development in the Mekong River

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc departed Hanoi for Cambodia on April 4, where he will attend the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Siem Reap from April 4-5 at the invitation of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen.

President Tran Dai Quang hails consolidated friendship with Mongolia

President Tran Dai Quang praised efforts made to boost the traditional friendship and economic, trade and investment ties between Vietnam and Mongolia while meeting with Amarjargal Gansukh, Secretary of the National Security Council of Mongolia in Hanoi on April 2.

Deputy PM holds talks with Chinese Foreign Minister

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh held talks with State Councillor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi in Hanoi on April 1 on the occasion of Wang Yi’s official visit to Vietnam and attendance at the 6th Greater Mekong Sub-region Summit (GMS-6) in Hanoi from March 29-31.

Party chief urges Vietnam, Cuba to bolster economic cooperation

Speeding up economic, trade and investment cooperation is significant to the Vietnam-Cuba bilateral ties, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong has said.

Party chief begins State visit to Cuba

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and the high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived in Havana on March 28 afternoon (local time), beginning his State visit to Cuba.

Party chief sends cable of gratitude to French President

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has conveyed his sincere thanks to President of France Emmanuel Macron, as well as to other French leaders and the French people, for their respectful reception during his official visit to France from March 25 to 27.

Vietnam calls for stronger cooperation to solve migration crises

Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has emphasised that to solve migration crises, it is necessary to enhance cooperation at global level with the active participation of countries and international organisations.

Patriotic emulation movement in Ky Son district

(HBO) – President Ho Chi Minh used to say that: "Emulation is patriotic, patriots must emulate, those who emulate are the most ardent patriots.” Following the late leader’s teaching, Ky Son district of Hoa Binh province has promoted the patriotic emulation movement in a practical manner, thus receiving a warm response from local officials, civil servants, labourers and people.

Vietnamese Party leader to visit France, Cuba

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong will pay an official visit to France between March 25-27 and a state visit to Cuba from March 28-30.

Funeral held for former PM Phan Van Khai

The funeral for former Prime Minister Phan Van Khai who passed away in Ho Chi Minh City on March 17 started at 8am on March 20 at the city’s Thong Nhat Hall.

President congratulates UAE Ambassador on successful term in Vietnam

President Tran Dai Quang has congratulated Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Vietnam Khalid Ibrahim Abdulaziz Shohail Al-Qahtani on his successful term of office in Vietnam.

PM expects new wave of Australian investment in Vietnam

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has stated that he expects a new wave of Australian investment in Vietnam as the two countries have recently upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership.

Grand welcome ceremony for PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Australia

A grand welcome ceremony was held with cannon salute for Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and the high-level delegation of Vietnam at the Parliament House on Capitol Hill, Canberra, Australia on March 15.

Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh seek stronger cooperation

Ho Chi Minh City will do its utmost to help the Cambodian capital city of Phnom Penh to deal with issues regarding urban transport planning and waste treatment, said Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong.

PM arrives in Auckland, beginning official visit to New Zealand

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse arrived at the Auckland International Airport on the morning of March 12, beginning their three-day official visit to New Zealand at the invitation of New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

PM calls for effective preparation in organising GMS6 and CLV10

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a meeting on March 7, with the leaders of the ministries and agencies concerned, to discuss the preparations for the sixth Great Mekong Subregion Summit (GMS-6) and the 10th Summit of Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle Area (CLV 10) to be held from March 29 to 31.

Vietnam, Russia agree to further strengthen military technical cooperation

Vietnam and Russia have agreed to strengthen the two countries’ military technical cooperation and their defence partnership.

President Tran Dai Quang concludes India, Bangladesh visits

President Tran Dai Quang, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation arrived in Hanoi on March 6 night, successfully wrapping up their State visits to India and Bangladesh from March 2-6.

Tran Quoc Vuong appointed as Secretariat’s permanent member

Politburo member and head of the Central Inspection Committee Tran Quoc Vuong has been appointed as the permanent member of the Secretariat.

Hoa Binh authorities meet with press agencies, writers, artists

(HBO) – The Standing Board of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee held a meeting with local press agencies, journalists, writers and artists on February 27 on the occasion of the Lunar New Year.

President Tran Dai Quang’s Bangladesh visit aims for US$1 billion trade

Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang’s three-day state visit to Bangladesh aims to intensify trade and investment promotion, and create favourable conditions for business between the two countries to achieve a two-way trade goal of US$1 billion, according to the newspaper "Daily Star".

President Tran Dai Quang hails political relations with India

President Tran Dai Quang has hailed the political relations between Vietnam and India as it has grown through regular mutual visits made at various channels and levels.