Chinese Haiyang Dizhi 8 survey ship heads away from Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone
The Chinese survey ship Haiyang Dizhi 8 (Marine Geology 8) has left Vietnam's exclusive economic zone in the East Sea on Thursday (Oct 24) after more than three months, Reuters quoted marine data.
Two more officers to join UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
The Vietnam Peacekeeping Department (VPD) under the Defence Ministry presented the President’s decision to assign peacekeeping duty in South Sudan to two officers at a ceremony on October 24.
China says no confirmation yet on UK truck victims' nationality
British police have yet to confirm that the 39 people found dead in a truck near London were Chinese nationals, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Oct 25.
North Korea plans to grant China access to rare earth mine: Reuters
North Korea plans to grant China access to a rare earth mine in exchange for investment in solar energy that could ease chronic power shortages in the impoverished country, according to an article posted on an industry association website on Thursday (Oct 24).
39 bodies found in truck: UK police investigates people-smuggling ring
Investigations later revealed they had been transported along the Balkan migrant route and left to suffocate in the back of the truck after the driver dumped the vehicle near the Hungarian border./.
Vietnam always supports ASEAN-Russia cooperation: Ambassador
Vietnam always welcomes and supports the intensification of ASEAN-Russia cooperative relations, and appreciates Russia’s important role in maintaining regional peace and stability, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh on October 23.
Vietnam calls for NAM member states to back ASEAN’s efforts to maintain peace, security
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung attended a Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on October 23.
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito formally proclaims enthronement
Japan's Emperor Naruhito completed his ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne on Tuesday (Oct 22) in a ceremony steeped in the traditions and grandeur of a monarchy that claims 2,000 years of history.
PM to attend Japanese Emperor’s coronation ceremony
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the coronation ceremony of Japanese Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo from October 22-23 at the invitation of Japanese Government.
PM’s attendance at Japanese Emperor’s coronation ceremony reflects significant progress in bilateral ties
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the coronation ceremony of Japanese Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo from October 22-23 at the invitation of Japanese government.
2020 G7 summit won't be at President Trump’s Miami golf resort
U.S. President Donald Trump abandoned plans late on Saturday (Oct 19) to host next year’s Group of Seven summit at his Florida golf resort, after Democrats and others had decried the selection as evidence of the president misusing his office for personal gain.
Turkey agrees to pause Syria assault while Kurds withdraw for 5 days
Turkey agreed on October 17 to pause its offensive in Syria for five days to let Kurdish forces withdraw from a “safe zone” Ankara had sought to capture, in a deal hailed by the Trump administration and cast by Turkey as a complete victory.
PM to attend enthronement ceremony of Japanese emperor next week
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the enthronement ceremony of Japanese Emperor Naruhito on October 22-23 at the invitation of the Japanese Government, the Foreign Ministry announced on October 17.
Japan mulls postponing Emperor Naruhito's enthronement parade due to typhoon damage
The Japanese government is leaning towards postponing an enthronement parade for Emperor Naruhito slated for Tuesday to deal with damage caused by last weekend's powerful typhoon Hagibis, government officials said on Oct 17.
China is resorting to new forms of bullying in the East Sea
Less is heard these days about China’s massive terraforming operations in the East Sea, which not long ago exercised neighbours as well as the United States.
Confessions of a cannabis farmer: The Vietnamese getting UK high
Gang members and migrants from Vietnam keep Britain’s multi-billion dollar marijuana industry running.
Deputy Foreign Minister highlights Vietnam’s stance and viewpoints based on 1982 UNCLOS
The official also proposed many measures to renew the working style in the next negotiations, such as focusing on dealing with policy issues and enhancing the role of senior officials in instructing and orienting negotiations./.
IPU-141: NA Vice Chairwoman suggests ways to promote respect for int’l law
Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Tong Thi Phong proposed measures to promote respect for international law while addressing a plenum of the 141st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-141) on October 15.
Vietnam attends int’l law development conference in Indonesia
Vietnam is joining 22 countries and territories at a conference on international law development in Asia held in Indonesia from October 14 to 18.
Australia bars entry to Vietnamese woman for failing to declare raw pork
Australia has refused entry to a Vietnamese woman for failing to declare 10 kg (22 lb) of raw pork, seafood and poultry on arrival in Sydney, its first expulsion under a stricter biosecurity law, authorities said on Tuesday.
