Training in the use of Vietnam-Cambodia border topographic maps for 22 agencies
Representatives of 22 agencies were presented with Vietnam-Cambodia border topographic maps with a scale of 1:25,000, accompanied by digital versions, and training on their use in performing border-related tasks.
Vietnam urges Yemen’s parties to uphold obligations under int' humanitarian law
Addressing the United Nations Security Council’s regular discussion on Yemen, which was held virtually on November 11, Head of the Vietnamese Mission to the UN Dang Dinh Quy joined other members in calling for all parties to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law, with respect to the protection of civilians, especially women and children, and civilian objects.
Europe's renowned Modern Diplomacy highly valued Vietnam’s 2020 Chairmanship of ASEAN
The article states that Vietnam has effectively brought about a comprehensive assessment of the institutional mechanisms within the organization, and also reviewed the documents with regard to ASEAN community blueprints.
37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits kick off virtually in Hanoi
The 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits kicked off virtually in Hanoi on November 12, with Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and National Assembly Chairwoman and Chair of the 41st General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA 41) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan attending, VNA reported.
COVID-19 Updates (November 12): Vietnam sees no new COVID-19 cases, 1091 patients cured
Vietnam recorded no cases of COVID-19 between in the last 12 hours, keeping the total number of infections as of 6am on November 12 at 1,252, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
Border Defence Law set to take effect on Jan 1, 2021
The 14th National Assembly adopted a resolution on socio-economic development plans for 2021 and the Border Defence Law on November 11 during the ongoing 10th sitting in Hanoi, VNA reported.
Vietnam, Russia aim to soon lift bilateral trade to USD10 billion
Despite the adverse impact of COVID-19, the bilateral trade rose by nearly 10% in the first nine months of this year.
Vietnam calls on parties in Libya to fully uphold newly signed ceasefire agreement
Urging the international community — including the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) — to help the parties implement the ceasefire, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s mission to the UN, underlined the need for continued constructive engagement in peace talks in line with resolution 2510 (2020) and the outcome of the Berlin Conference.
Vietnam, Laos hope to reopen mainland border gates and resume commercial flights soon
As Vietnam and Laos have basically controlled the COVID-19 pandemic, the two Prime Ministers highlighted the need to soon reach consensus on plans to reopen mainland border gates and resume commercial flights while effectively carrying out key cooperation projects.
Three more countries join ASEAN’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation
Representatives of Colombia, Cuba and South Africa on November 10 signed the instruments in a virtual ceremony, in which the three countries join the ASEAN Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (TAC), a step that broadens the prospects for cooperation among them and ASEAN member nations.
Countries seek ways to secure growth and resilience in ASEAN post-COVID-19
As one of the activities on the sidelines of the 37th ASEAN Summit, a joint SBV-IMF high-level conference, themed “Securing Growth and Resilience in the ASEAN: Policies for the Post-COVID-19 World” was jointly organised by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Hanoi on November 10, VGP reported.
ASEAN countries call for full and serious implementation of DOC
ASEAN countries called for the full and serious implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), and looked forward to the building of an effective and efficient Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) in line with international law and the 1982 UNCLOS.
Special police force goes through the 37th ASEAN Summit rehearsal
Vietnam's special police force exercised a security rehearsal for the 37th ASEAN Summit, despite this event sets to be held online.
COVID-19 Updates (November 11): Another new imported case in Bac Ninh
A Vietnamese citizen entering the country from Angola is the lastest COVID-19 case reported.
Vietnam's top leader to address opening ceremony of 37th ASEAN Summit on Nov 12
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong will deliver welcome remarks at the opening ceremony of the 37th ASEAN Summit on November 12, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on November 9.
COVID-19 Updates (November 9): Vietnam records no new COVID-19 case
No new COVID-19 case was recorded from 6pm on November 8 to 6am on November 9, reported the National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
COVID-19 Updates (Nov. 8): Thailand proposes shorter quarantine for Vietnam citizens
Thailand's Public Health Emergency Operation Centre has approved the proposal to reduce the mandatory quarantine period for tourists under the special tourist visa (STV), including those from Vietnam, from 14 to 10 days.
Seventh Vietnam – Brazil political consultation held
Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and his Brazilian counterpart Marcia Donner Abreu on November 6 held the 7th Vietnam – Brazil political consultation at the deputy FM level, in the form of a teleconference.
Record hazardous air pollution reported in northern Vietnam
Northern Vietnam experienced elevated levels of air pollution on November 7. The air pollution is hazardous enough to seriously affect human health, local air tracking stations indicates.
COVID-19 Updates (Nov. 7): Imported case get positive result after 2 negative tests
A Vietnamese who returned from Angola is the lastest COVID-19 case reported in the country as of November 07.
