General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban agreed to lift bilateral ties to the level of comprehensive partnership during their talks in Budapest on September 10.

Party leader arrives in Budapest, starting official visit to Hungary

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and his entourage arrived at Ferenc Lizt International Airport in Budapest on the afternoon of September 8 (local time), starting his official visit to Hungary at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Russia an important, reliable partner of Vietnam: Party leader

It is Vietnam’s consistent policy to take Russia as one of the most important and reliable partners of Vietnam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong reiterated during his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi city on September 6.

Successfully hosting WEF ASEAN, a focus of Vietnam''''s foreign policy in 2018

The World Economic Forum ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) is scheduled to take place in Hanoi in mid-September. On the occasion, Nhan Dan Newspaper introduced an article written by Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, head of the organising board of the event.

The hamlet where civil-military ties are shown in concrete activities

(HBO) – By implementing the model of "village of culture, defence and security”, the military and residents in Can hamlet of Doc Lap commune, Ky Son district (Hoa Binh province) have gradually eliminated poverty, improved intellectual standards, ensured defence and promoted the local well-being.

Vietnamese, Russian ministries strengthen security ties

The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) and the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) affirmed their readiness to expand bilateral cooperation during a working session between their deputy ministers in Moscow on September 5.

Banquet held in Thailand to observe Vietnam’s National Day

The Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand held a banquet in Udon Thani province on September 2 to observe the 73rd anniversary of National Day of Vietnam (September 2).

Vietnamese Party chief to visit Russia from September 5-8

General Secretary of the Communist Part of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong will pay an official visit to Russia from September 5-8.

World leaders congratulate Vietnam on 73rd National Day

Leaders of many countries have sent congratulations to their Vietnamese counterparts on the 73rd National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945).

Prime Minister’s remarks at banquet to celebrate National Day

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse hosted a banquet for ambassadors, charge d’affaires and heads of international organisations in Hanoi on August 30 on the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).

Vietnamese, Cambodian youth federations urged to deepen cooperation

Vo Van Thuong, head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education has urged the Vietnam Youth Federation (VYF) and the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC) to deepen their cooperation, focusing on educating young people on the history and friendship of the two countries.

Vietnam, Egypt issue joint statement

Vietnam and Egypt have issued a joint statement on the occasion of the State-level visit to Egypt by President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse from August 25-28 at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

Party chief greets Dominica’s MIU General Secretary

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong has urged the CPV and the Dominican Republic’s United Left Movement (MIU) to step up their exchange of delegations and experience in the time ahead.

Egypt newspaper: President Quang’s visit opens new cooperation prospects

The Egyptian Gazette, the oldest English newspaper in the Middle East, on August 26 carried a story on its front page highlighting the ongoing state visit to Egypt by Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang.

President Tran Dai Quang begins State visit to Ethiopia

President Tran Dai Quang arrived in Addis Ababa on August 23 afternoon, beginning a State-level visit to Ethiopia at the invitation of President Mulatu Teshome.

Party membership badges presented to current, former provincial leaders

(HBO) – The Standing Board of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee held a ceremony on August 22 to present Party membership badges to current and former provincial leaders. Attending the event were Permanent Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Tran Dang Ninh and Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Quang, among others.

45th anniversary of Vietnam-Canada diplomatic ties celebrated in Ho Chi Minh City

A get-together was held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 21 by the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations to mark the 45th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam - Canada diplomatic relations (August 21, 1973-2018).

Top Chinese leader affirms desire to develop ties with Vietnam

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping has affirmed that the Chinese Party, Government, and people attach great importance to and are willing to work, together with their Vietnamese counterparts, to continuously consolidate and develop relations between the two Parties and countries.

Provincial Youth Union holds “all people protect national security” day

HBO – The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of Hoa Binh province has organised an "all people protect national security” day in 2018. Attending the event were Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Cuu, who is also head of the Steering Board for Nine Provinces, and Major General Luong Ngoc Duong, deputy head of the department on "all people protect national security” movement (V28) under the Ministry of Public Security.

Fighting corruption an arduous, long-term work: Party leader

The Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption held its 14th meeting in Hanoi on August 16 to review its performance so far this year, as well as its general progress since its establishment five years ago.

PM asks for measures to improve Vietnam’s e-government index

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the ministries, sectors, and localities to focus on launching online public services effectively at level 3 and 4, as stated in Decision No.846/QD-TTg, dated June 9, 2017, and Decision No.877/QD-TTg, issued on July 18, 2018.

NA leader receives UNDP, UNICEF representatives

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 15 for Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator and UN Development Programme (UNDP)’s Resident Representative; and Youssouf Adbel-Jelil, the UN Children Fund’s (UNICEF)’s Representative for Vietnam.

18th Vietnam-China youth friendship meeting opens

The 18th Vietnam-China youth friendship meeting officially kicked off in Hanoi on August 14.

Training course provides updated knowledge for CPVCC members

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) Nguyen Phu Trong on August 14 attended and delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of a training course providing updated knowledge for CPVCC members.

NA Standing Committee to open 27th session in September

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly (NA) will convene its 27th session in September to discuss several important issues, said NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.