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Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong passes away
18:20 | 19/07/2024
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong passed away on July 19 afternoon at the age of 80, according to the board of health protection and care for central officials.
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Expert Praises President Ho Chi Minh and His Qualities of An Outstanding Leader
23:51 | 20/05/2024
In a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)’s correspondents in the UK on the occasion of the late leader's 134th birth anniversary (May 19,1890 - 2024), British historian John Callow highlighted the presence of President Ho Chi Minh and the stamp of his personality to the national liberation, reunification or path through peace and independence of Vietnam
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Dien Bien Phu Victory Reflects Friendship and Solidarity of Vietnam, Laos, & Cambodia
08:15 | 08/05/2024
The Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung shared that althought seven decades have passed, the historical friendship and solidarity between Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia still remains intact.
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India, ASEAN Talk Changes for Trade in Goods Agreement
12:22 | 21/02/2024
The third meeting of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee was held from February 16-19 in New Delhi to review and discuss changes to the agreement.
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National Program on Protection and Development of Aquatic Resources Approved
10:35 | 19/02/2024
Vietnam will investigate and evaluate biodiversity, aquatic resources, and the habitat of aquatic species in Vietnam's waters, including deep sea areas, shallow waters, and underground water areas, under the national program on protecting and developing aquatic resources until 2030 approved recently by the Prime Minister.
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President Pays Working Trip to Phú Quý Island District
10:08 | 18/06/2023
President Võ Văn Thưởng visited and presented gifts and over 1,000 national flags to local fishermen.
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Vietnam willing to join efforts for CPTPP elevation, IPEF negotiations: Minister
08:01 | 30/05/2023
Vietnam is ready to coordinate with other CPTPP member countries in implementing the 2023 rotating chair New Zealand’s initiatives on elevating the deal as a model one of the region and the world, affirmed Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.
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Vietnam Develops ties with UNESCO for National Development
09:17 | 02/03/2023
The Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO held a conference in Hanoi on February 28 to review its 2022 activities and set tasks for 2023.
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Mozambique Learns About Vietnam’s Cooperative Development
22:33 | 26/02/2023
A delegation from Mozambique has visited Vietnam to learn about the country’s cooperative development.
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Vietnam Calls for Joint Efforts to Realize Sustainable Development Goals
15:09 | 19/12/2022
A Vietnamese diplomat, while addressing a G77+ China annual ministerial meeting held in New York on December 15 - December 16, called on the group of 77 (G77) to unite to overcome challenges and successfully implement sustainable development goals (SDGs).
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US’s decision to include Vietnam in watch list on religious freedom unobjective: Deputy spokesperson
10:42 | 17/12/2022
The US’s decision to put Vietnam in the special watch list on religious freedom is based on unobjective assessment and inaccurate information regarding the situation of freedom of religion and belief in Vietnam, Foreign Ministry deputy spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press briefing on December 15.
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President Suggests Lotte Group Invest More in Vietnam
06:15 | 01/09/2022
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc welcomed Lotte Group’s investment of nearly 5 billion USD in Vietnam and suggested the Republic of Korea’s conglomerate further invest in Vietnam’s large projects, while hosting Lotte Chairman Shin Dong-bin in Hanoi on August 31.
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President hosts Lao Prosecutor General
08:18 | 23/08/2022
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 22 for Lao Prosecutor General Xayxana Khotphouthone, who is in Vietnam for the 7th Conference of People's Procuracies of provinces sharing the Vietnam – Laos border.
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Vietnam to have national marine spatial plan by 2030
09:17 | 18/08/2022
A national marine spatial master plan is being developed, aiming to fuel the sustainable development of marine economic clusters and establish sea-based economic hubs by 2030.
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Israel has become an important partner of Vietnam: President
09:11 | 18/08/2022
During a reception for former Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Barak in Hanoi on August 17, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said as a partner with friendship and comprehensive partnership, including in national defence-security, Israel has become an important partner of Vietnam.