A delegation from the Standing Board of the Party Central Committee (PCC)'s Secretariat led by Tran Quoc Vuong, member of the Politburo and standing member of the PCC's Secretariat, held a working session on March 8 with the Standing Board of Hoa Binh Party Committee on the mid-term outcomes of the implementation of the resolution adopted by the 15th provincial Party Congress of the 2015-2020 tenure.

Senior officials prepare for CLV development triangle meeting

Senior officials of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam met in Kratie province of Cambodia on March 9 to prepare for the 12th meeting of the joint Coordination Committee on the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (JCC CLV DTA) that will open on March 10.

Get-together held for outstanding female managers, NA deputies and entrepreneurs

HBO – On the occasion of 109th International Women’s Day (March 8) and the 1979th anniversary of Trung Sisters’ Uprising, the Women’s Union of Hoa Binh province held a get-together for outstanding female managers, National Assembly deputies and entrepreneurs on March 6 evening.

Laos’ NA Chairwoman visits Vietnam’s property conglomerate

Chairwoman of the Lao National Assembly Pany Yathotou, who is on a visit to Vietnam, visited Vietnam’s leading real estate and retail conglomerate Vingroup on March 6.

Vietnam, Philippines discuss ways to boost cooperative ties

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Philippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro Lopez Locsin co-chaired the ninth meeting of the Vietnam-Philippines joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation in Manila on March 6.

Vietnam, France highlight future role of EVFTA and IPA

Bui Thanh Son, member of the Party Central Committee and Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister, paid a working visit to France from March 4 to 5, in the role of special envoy of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Party and State leader Nguyen Phu Trong hosts Lao top legislator

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception for Chairwoman of the Lao National Assembly Pany Yathotou in Hanoi on March 5.

Meeting reviews emulation, reward work of seven northern provinces

(HBO) – A meeting was held in Hoa Binh city of Hoa Binh province on March 4 to review the emulation and reward work of seven northern midland and mountainous provinces in 2018 and launch tasks for this year.

Secretary of provincial Party Committee Bui Van Tinh: Health sector must follow 12 medical ethics, raise sense of responsibility and improve behavior of medical staff

(HBO) - On the occasion of the 64th anniversary of Vietnamese Doctor's Day (February 27), member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Bui Van Tinh visited and presented flowers to staff at the provincial Health Department, General Hospital, and Committee for Health Protection and Care for Officials on February 27 morning.

Border is sacred and inviolable: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said the border is sacred and inviolable, affirming that the Party and State always attach importance to and see border safeguarding as a critical, regular and survival task towards the stable and sustainable development of the country.

Former Deputy FM optimistic about prospect of DPRK-USA Summit

Former Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Phu Binh has stated that the dialogue on peace process on the Korean peninsula between DPRK and US leaders has made important progresses.

Vietnam – responsible member of international community, says PM

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said the hosting of the DPRK-USA Summit contributes to realising the motto "Vietnam is an active and responsible member of international community” set by the 11th National Party Congress in 2011.

DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un arrives in Hanoi

Chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un and his entourage have arrived at Melia Hanoi Hotel after two and a half hours moving from Dong Dang Station in the northern border province of Lang Son.

Party General Secretary, President meets former leader of Laos

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Nguyen Phu Trong met with former General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President Choummaly Sayasone in Vientiane on February 24.

Vietnam, Argentina issue joint statement

Vietnam and Argentina have issued a joint statement on the occasion of the state visit to Vietnam by Argentine President Mauricio Macri and his spouse from February 19-21.

Top Vietnamese leader to visit Laos, Cambodia

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s Central Committee and President Nguyen Phu Trong will pay an official friendly visit to Laos from February 24-25, and a state visit to Cambodia from February 25-26, an announcement from the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations has said.

Vietnamese, Lao Ministries of Public Security step up cooperation

Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam held talks with his Lao counterpart, Sen. Lieut. Gen. Vilay Lakhamfong, following a welcome ceremony for the latter in Hanoi on February 20.

Vietnam, Argentina to work towards strategic partnership

Party General Secretary and President of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong and President of Argentina Mauricio Macri have agreed to intensify the countries’ comprehensive partnership towards a strategic partnership in the future.

Vietnam, Laos boost partnership in energy development

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung highlighted the crucial role of energy cooperation with Laos during a reception in Hanoi on February 18 for Lao Minister of Energy and Mines Khammany Inthirath.

Argentine President to visit Vietnam

President of Argentina Mauricio Macri and his spouse will pay a State visit to Vietnam from February 19-21.

Vietnam, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea seek stronger ties

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has affirmed that Vietnam would work with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to promote bilateral cooperation in the areas that match potential and interests of each side, as well as national and international regulations, for peace and development in the region and the world.

Deputy PM begins official visit to DPRK

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh arrived in Pyongyang on February 12, starting his three-day official visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) at the invitation of DPRK Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho, according to Yonhap news agency.

Press work in 2018 more creative and disciplined: Deputy PM

The press work in 2018 was more creative and disciplined, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said at an annual press conference held at the beginning of the Lunar New Year on February 12.

Hoa Binh sends two tonnes of orange to border guards in Son La

(HBO) – On February 2 - the 28th day of the last lunar month - a high-ranking delegation led by Tran Quoc Vuong, Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat, paid a pre-Tet visit to officers and soldiers of the border guard station at the Long Sap border gate in Moc Chau district, Son La province. They also visited people in Chieng Son, Chieng Khua and Long Sap communes in Moc Chau district, along with residents in Pa Hang-Huoi Hieng residential area of Laos’ Hua Phan province and Lao border guards.

Party, State leader launches Tet tree planting festival in Yen Bai

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong launched the New Year Tree Planting Festival in Viet Cuong commune, Tran Yen district, the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai on February 10 (the sixth day of Lunar New Year 2019).