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Estonian President believes in stronger friendship with Vietnam

25/09/2020 08:15

Vietnamese Ambassador to Finland and Estonia Dang Thi Hai Tam presented her letter of credence to Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid in Parnu city on September 22.

ASEAN chiefs of defence forces highlight centrality, unity at online 17th meeting

25/09/2020 08:05

Delegates exchanged views on complex global and regional developments, such as the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic and increasing big power rivalry.

Swiss Party of Labour marks Vietnam’s National Day

23/09/2020 07:09

The Swiss Party of Labour held a ceremony on September 21 to celebrate 75th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day.

Austrian commerce official impressed by Vietnam’s development

22/09/2020 07:29

Regional Manager for Asia-Pacific of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO) Johannes Brunner has expressed his impression on Vietnam’s development, especially its positive economic growth in the first eight months of this year despite the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam, RoK foster bilateral relations in new situation

22/09/2020 07:19

Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) should continue supporting each other and sharing experience in COVID-19 prevention and control and treatment to boost bilateral relations in a new situation.

NA Chairwoman attends 13th summit of world’s NA female heads

18/08/2020 07:14

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan attended an online summit of the world’s NA female heads held on August 17 under the theme of women’s leadership at NAs in the time of COVID-19 and post-pandemic recovery.

Vietnam, Laos continue coordination in the COVID-19 fight

14/08/2020 07:05

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong discussed Vietnam-Laos relations over the phone with his counterpart Bounnhang Vorachith on August 13, calling for continued coordination in the COVID-19 fight.

Vietnam lauds Canada’s support to ASEAN in COVID-19 fight

12/08/2020 06:55

As ASEAN Chair 2020, Vietnam lauded Canada’s support to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the fight against COVID-19 at the virtual 17th ASEAN-Canada Dialogue on August 11.

Two-day national mourning for former Party General Secretary Le Kha Phieu

11/08/2020 07:32

Special communiqué on former Party General Secretary Le Kha Phieu’s passing away

Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s message on ASEAN's anniversary

09/08/2020 06:34

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has delivered a message on the occasion of the 53rd founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the 25th anniversary of Vietnam’s admission to the bloc. Following is a translation of the message.

Vietnam - Cambodia agree 500 sets of border topographic maps

02/08/2020 06:13

Vietnamese and Cambodian officials examined and agreed all 500 sets of border topographic maps at Moc Bai international border gate, the southern province of Tay Ninh.

Vietnam proposes post-pandemic economic recovery plan in ASEAN

31/07/2020 07:30

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung, head of Vietnam’s SOM ASEAN, suggested economic recovery work should concentrate on production, tourism, and transport, as well as disadvantaged groups, during an online high-level dialogue on ASEAN’s recovery post-COVID-19 on July 30.

PM pushes for stronger economic, trade ties with Nigeria

29/07/2020 07:18

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc suggested Vietnam and Nigeria should promote bilateral cooperation, particularly in economics and trade, after the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control, during his reception for outgoing Nigerian Ambassador Francis Young Efeduma in Hanoi on July 28.

Vietnam’s 25 years of ASEAN membership: Joining hands for a cohesive and responsive community

29/07/2020 07:16

July 28 this year marks 25 years of Vietnam’s official membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The anniversary is special at the point that Vietnam is shouldering the heavy responsibility of the rotary Chair of the bloc for the second time. On this occasion, Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh writes an article entitled “Vietnam’s 25 years of ASEAN membership: Joining hands for a cohesive and responsive community”. Following is a translation of his article:

Analyst: Vietnam a respectable, trustworthy, constructive member of ASEAN

28/07/2020 07:13

Vietnam is a respectable, trustworthy, and constructive member of ASEAN, Frederick Kliem, an analyst with the Centre for Multilateralism Studies at the Singaporean-based S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), said in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency, during which he emphasised that the country is now an integral part of the bloc after 25 years of membership.

Ambassador: Singapore sees Vietnam valuable friend during COVID-19

27/07/2020 15:33

To mark Singapore’s 55th National Day (August 9, 2020), Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Catherine Wong Siow Ping writes about Singapore’s growing Strategic Partnership with Vietnam, and how both countries have worked together to overcome challenges.

Deputy FM: Vietnam enjoys great benefit from ASEAN membership

27/07/2020 06:33

Becoming a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has brought about great benefits to Vietnam in various fields, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung.

ASEAN Regional Forum SOM: Complex developments and incidents in East Sea spark concerns

22/07/2020 10:06

During ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Officials’ Meeting (ARF SOM), delegates shared views on common issues including the Covid-19 pandemic and complicated situation in the East Sea (Bien Dong Sea) or internationally called South China Sea.

Congratulations on 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam - Sri Lanka diplomatic ties

22/07/2020 08:21

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong sent greetings on July 21 to Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Sri Lanka (July 21, 1970-2020).

Vietnam actively engages in UN Human Rights Council’s 44th session

20/07/2020 12:37

A Vietnamese delegation, led by Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai - Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva, Switzerland – actively engaged in events during the three-week UN Human Rights Council’s 44th regular session that ended on July 17.