NA Chairwoman meets Lao leader
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on October 28 had a meeting with Lao Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Vorachith, who is on a Vietnam visit to attend the ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Vietnamese Volunteer Soldiers and Experts in Laos.
Vietnam police take DNA from relatives of suspected UK truck victims
Vietnamese officials collected DNA samples on Sunday (Oct 27) from relatives of those feared among 39 people found dead in a truck in Britain, a security source and a family member told AFP, as villagers held emotional prayers for the victims.
US Vice President criticizes China for its actions in East Sea
US Vice President Mike Pence recently criticised China on multiple fronts, including its human rights record, its actions in the East Sea and its trade and economic practices.
China passes cryptography law as gears up for digital currency
China’s largely rubber stamp parliament has passed a new law on cryptography as the country gears up to launch its own digital currency, state media reported late on Saturday (Oct 26).
U.S., China are 'close to finalizing' part of a Phase One trade deal: Officials
U.S. and Chinese officials are “close to finalizing” some parts of a trade agreement after high-level telephone discussions on Friday (Oct 25), the U.S. Trade Representative’s office and China’s Commerce Ministry said, with talks to continue.
East Sea issue must be settled by peaceful means in line with international law: experts
Experts reiterated the significance of respecting international regulations in settling disputes in the East Sea at a recent conference held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Vietnam hopes for effective measures for Vietnamese in Hong Kong: Spokesperson
Vietnam hopes and believes that the Chinese government and the Hong Kong administration will have effective measures to ensure the safety and legal interest of Vietnamese citizens and businesses in Hong Kong, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on October 22.
Vietnam demands respect for its sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on October 25 once again stressed Vietnam’s request for relevant parties not to repeat violations of the country’s waters while answering reporters’ question regarding a group of Chinese ships’ withdrawal from Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf.
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.
