ASEM striving to achieve 'twin goals' of 'not leaving anyone and any women behind'
Nearly 130 delegates from 41 ASEM member countries and seven international and regional organisations have attended the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) High-level Dialogue on Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment amid the COVID-19 Pandemic which was an initiative proposed by Vietnam and was strongly supported by ASEM members.
COVID-19 Updates (October 13): Vietnamese join COVID-19 vaccine program in Russia
Eleven Vietnamese citizens working in Moscow, Russia have volunteered to join a Sputnik V vaccine programme to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top leader, Party General Secretary attends Hanoi Party Congress
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong attended and delivered a key speech at the 17th Party Congress of Hanoi which opened on October 12, calling for Hanoi to become a "peaceful, beautiful capital that is healthy physically and spiritually."
COVID-19 Updates (October 12)Vietnam, Japan to resume of short-term business trips
Vietnam has reached day 40th of no new community cases recorded, while the Governments of Vietnam and Japan are set to come to an agreement to allow businesspeople to resume traveling between the two countries for short work-related trips.
PM highlights significance of agriculture, farmers, rural areas
The Party and State define agriculture, farmers and rural areas as a significant part of the national industrialisation, modernisation as well as construction and defence, and an important motivation for socio-economic development, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has stated.
COVID-19 Updates (October 11): No community infection, 2 fresh imported cases
Between 6 am October 10 and 6 am October 11, Vietnam has recorded 2 new imported COVID-19 cases and no cases in the community, said the National Steering Committee.
Vietnam reaffirms support for Mali's sovereignty and territorial integrity
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese permanent mission to the United Nations, speaking also for Indonesia, reaffirmed their support for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Mali, taking note of the recent appointments of the President and Prime Minister of the Transitional Government.
Hanoi streets brilliantly decorated to celebrate 1010th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi
Many streets in Hanoi have been brilliantly decorated with flags and banners to celebrate the 1010th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi, 66th anniversary of the Capital's Liberation Day (October 10) and the 17th Congress of the Hanoi Municipal Party Committee.
COVID-19 Updates (October 10): Vietnam enters 38th day without community infection
No new cases of COVID-19 were reported over the past 12 hours, leaving the total at 1,105 as of 6am on October 10, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
Vietnam comes second within ASEAN on tackling inequality before COVID-19
Vietnam has come second within ASEAN, and ranking 77 out of 158 countries on the Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index (CRII) index this year.
ASEAN appreciates Timor-Leste’ resolve to join bloc
The ASEAN Coordinating Council Working Group (ACCWG) on convened the 10th meeting in the form of a video format on October 8.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosts Israeli diplomat in Hanoi
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc voiced his hope that Israel will assist Vietnam in innovation and start-up facilitation during a reception for Israeli Ambassador Nadav Eshcar in Hanoi on October 7.
COVID-19 Updates (October 9): German press praises Vietnam’s anti-pandemic model
German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung applauded Vietnam’s achievements in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in its recent article.
Vietnamese traffic policewomen exercise to lead groups of delegation by powerful motorcycles.
25 Vietnamese female traffic police and colleagues have been trained to lead delegations and to serve the Party Congress of the Central Public Security and the 13th National Party Congress.
Vietnam’s preparation for 37th ASEAN Summit in the pipelines
Vietnam is actively preparing for the coming 37th ASEAN Summit, attempting to ensure a successful conference for a cohesive and responsive ASEAN.
COVID-19 Updates (October 8): Vietnam has to halt receiving international flights
Airlines have not been able to deploy more international flights to Vietnam due to the inconsistent passenger isolation process.
Vietnamese Ambassador: Int’l cooperation, solidarity key to COVID-19 response
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the UN, highlighted on behalf of ASEAN member states at an October 5 UN debate on the importance of international cooperation and solidarity in response to COVID-19.
To thoroughly carry out the preparatory work for, and successfully conduct, the 13th Party Congress, leading the country to a new phase of development
General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, who is also the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Party documents of the 13th National Party Congress, wrote an important article on thorough preparations for the congresses of Party committees under the Central Committee towards the 13th National Party Congress.
COVID-19 Updates in Vietnam (October 6): 93% of COVID-19 patients healed
On the morning of October 6, the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control said that Vietnam did not record any more cases of COVID-19.
Party Central Committee opens 13th session in Hanoi
The 13th session of the 12th Party Central Committee got underway in Hanoi on October 5, with Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong chairing the political event.
