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Vietnam, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Steps up Coordination
At the invitation of Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Mathias Cormann, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son attended the OECD's Ministerial Council Conference 2024 in Paris.
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Vietnam News Today (May 5): Vietnam Seeks Broader Cooperation With OECD
Vietnam News Today (May 5): Vietnam improving readiness to attract foreign investment: official; Vietnam seeks broader cooperation with OECD; Public screening of documentaries marking Dien Bien Phu Victory opens in Hanoi; Hanoi grosses US$5.8 billion from exports in four months.
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Vietnam News Today (May 4): Vietnam Considers Peru a Leading Partner in Region
Vietnam News Today (May 4): Vietnam, Russia seek joint literate, art projects; Vietnam considers Peru a leading partner in region; Vietnam among Koreans’ most favourite destinations in 2024 summer; Kim Sang-sik picked as head coach of Vietnam football teams.
NA Vice Chairwoman joins Son La people in great national solidarity festival
Politburo member and National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong shared in celebrating the great national solidarity festival with residents in Muong Lum Commune, Yen Chau District, in the northern mountainous province of Son La, on November 22.
Trade cooperation at centre and main driver of Vietnam - US ties
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed Vietnam regards trade cooperation the centre and main driver of the bilateral ties while meeting with US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien in Hanoi on November 21.
Vietnam-US defence ties positively contributed to bilateral comprehensive partnership
Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich and US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien shared the view that the defence ties between Vietnam and the US have developed in line with agreements reached by high-ranking leaders and defence ministries of the two countries.
People and businesses should be placed at centre of economic development
People and businesses should be placed at the centre of economic development and connectivity, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said while addressing the 27th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting on November 20.
COVID-19 Updates (November 21): One new imported COVID-19 case confirmed
Vietnam confirmed one new imported COVID-19 case in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections to 1,305.
COVID-19 Updates (November 20): Four imported cases, 19 patients given all-clear
Four imported cases of COVID-19 were reported during 24 hours from November 19 to November 20, raising the national count to 1,304.
Maintaining Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea) peace, stability a must, FM spokesperson
Maintaining peace and stability in the Bien Dong Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea) is of primary concern for ASEAN and its partners at recent summits in Hanoi, according to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam.
COVID-19 Updates (Nov 19): Miss Vietnam candidates brought rice ATM to workers affected by COVID-19
The group of Miss Vietnam contestants implemented a large project supporting more than 500 workers in difficulty in Bac Ninh.
Solidarity creates power for Vietnamese nation: Top leader
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong stressed that solidarity has created the power of the Vietnamese people, while addressing a grand ceremony marking the 90th anniversary of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) in Hanoi on November 18.
Vietnam supports UN Security Council reform
Head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations expressed support for more members in the permanent and non‑permanent categories, together with equitable geographical representation, especially for the underrepresented, unrepresented and developing countries.
National election slated for May 23, 2021
The national election will be held on May 23, 2021, which falls on Sunday, as agreed by legislators during the 10th sitting of the 14th National Assembly that concluded on November 17.
COVID-19 Updates (November 18): 5 fresh imported cases, raising total tally to 1.288
On the morning of November 18, Vietnam records 5 more imported cases and no infection in the community said the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
Top legislator expresses gratitude to teachers and educational managers
On the occasion of the 38th anniversary of Vietnam Teachers’ Day (20/11/1982- 20/11/2020), Chairwoman of National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a meeting in Hanoi on November 16 for NA deputies who are teachers, former teachers, and educational managers.
COVID-19 Updates (November 17): Two imported COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours
Two returnees from Japan and the US are the latest COVID-19 patients in Vietnam on Monday evening.
PM meets sponsors of 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for sponsors of the 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Hanoi on November 15, during which he appreciated the important contributions of sponsors to the success of the events.
COVID-19 Updates (November 16):Hanoian suspected re-infecting with Covid-19 reported negative
Vietnam has gone through 75 days with no new community infection of COVID-19. However, the country reported 16 new imported COVID-19 cases on November 15 evening, including 15 Vietnamese and one Russian citizen, who were quarantined upon their arrival.
Australia, New Zealand pledge USD 669 million to ASEAN’s COVID-19 response efforts
Australia and New Zealand have pledged over USD 669 million to ASEAN for COVID-19, disease response, economic cooperation and other initiatives, two online ASEAN summits heard on November 14.
37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits successfully wrap up
The closing ceremony of the 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits took place on November 15 afternoon via teleconference.
World’s largest free trade agreement, covering 2.2 billion people signed by 15 countries
The signing of the agreement will form the world’s largest free trade agreement, covering 2.2 billion people, or 30 percent of the world population, with combined gross domestic product (GDP) of about 26.2 trillion USD or about 30 percent of global GDP and nearly 30 percent of the world trade.
Further bolstering coordination between Mekong-RoK cooperation and ASEAN
Leaders of Mekong countries and the Republic of Korea (RoK) underlined the necessity of further bolstering coordination between Mekong-RoK cooperation and ASEAN, along with other Mekong cooperation mechanisms.
