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Vietnam News Today (May 10): US Consideration of Market Economy's Status For Vietnam Hailed

08:37 | 10/05/2024

Vietnam News Today (May 10): US consideration of market economy's status for Vietnam hailed; Vietnam pays attention to BRICS membership expansion: spokewoman; Vietnam defends human rights records, freedom of religion and press; Westlife to wow Vietnamese audiences this June.

Seoul Halloween Crush: Body of Vietnamese Victim Brought Home

06:06 | 04/11/2022

The body of the only Vietnamese victim who died in a Halloween celebration stampede in Seoul’s Itaewon area was repatriated on November 2.

Citizens advised to Be Cautious When Signing Contracts to Work Abroad

08:20 | 23/10/2022

Those sent to work abroad through service companies should carefully verify information related to their job as well as language and skill requirements before signing labour contracts.

Vietnam Opposes And Demands Taiwan to Cancel Live-Fire Drills on Ba Binh island

08:03 | 03/07/2022

Vietnam resolutely opposes and demands Taiwan to cancel live-fire drills in the waters around Ba Binh island belonging to Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.

Vietnam Denounces China's Military Drill, Asserts Sovereignty over Hoang Sa Archipelago

23:28 | 23/06/2022

Vietnam on June 23 denounced China’s illegal military exercise in Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago, saying it was a serious violation of Vietnam’s sovereignty over the islands.

Vietnam, Cambodia build common border of peace, friendship: Spokeswoman

07:41 | 27/05/2022

Vietnam and Cambodia are negotiating the land border demarcation and marker planting for the remaining section.

Vietnam Responds to Reports of Planned Military Drills with Russia and Bilateral Trade with China

14:08 | 22/04/2022

Two important takeaways from the routine press briefing in Hanoi were Vietnam Responds to Reports of Planned Military Drills with Russia and Bilateral trade with China.

Vietnam Asks Taiwan to Stop Illegal Live-Fire Drills

07:46 | 12/03/2022

The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said Taiwan’s holding military drills off Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago is a serious violation of its sovereignty.

Vietnam welcomes Ukraine-Russia Dialogue: Spokesperson

07:10 | 04/03/2022

Vietnam welcomes the ongoing dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, and hopes that the sides will soon find long-term peaceful solutions to differences in line with international law, with legitimate rights and interests of the concerned parties taken into account.

Japanese Firm Banned from Accepting Interns after Vietnamese Man Abused

11:29 | 19/02/2022

The Japanese government on February 19 revoked a construction firm's permit to accept foreign technical trainees after a Vietnamese man suffered serious injuries as a result of assaults by Japanese coworkers for about two years.

Australia, UK Ministers Stress 2016 South China Sea Ruling's Binding Value

08:19 | 22/01/2022

Australian and UK ministers have underscored the importance of countries being able to exercise their maritime rights and freedoms in the South China Sea (known as Bien Dong Sea in Vietnam) consistent with the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), including freedom of navigation and overflight.

Vietnam Rejects South China Sea Claims Inconsistent with International Law: Spokesperson

08:41 | 15/01/2022

Vietnam reaffirmed on January 14 its opposition to any claim inconsistent with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982 UNCLOS).

US, UK among Countries Recognising Vietnam’s Vaccine Passport: Spokesperson

08:02 | 10/12/2021

The United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia and Belarus have recognized Vietnam’s vaccine passport.

Maritime Cooperation should Comply with 1982 UNCLOS: Spokesperson

08:53 | 08/10/2021

Vietnam’s consistent policy is that all maritime cooperation activities of countries need to comply with provisions of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982 UNCLOS).

US Vice Admiral: China’s New Maritime Requirements Build Foundations for Instability

08:02 | 04/09/2021

China’s new reporting requirements for ships on innocent passage to the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) begin to build foundations for instability and potential conflicts if those are enforced.

Vietnam Resolutely Protects Sovereignty over Archipelagoes

07:59 | 02/09/2021

Vietnam resolutely and persistently takes measures in line with international law to exercise and protect its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes.

Vietnamese Man Killed in Osaka: Japanese Police Arrest Suspect

08:36 | 06/08/2021

A man wanted in connection with the death of a Vietnamese student in Osaka, Japan, was arrested by Japanese police on August 5.

Medial Services for Foreigners Ensured in Vietnam: Foreign Ministry

13:52 | 23/07/2021

The Korean Covid-19 patient had been treated at one of the most leading medical facilities in Vietnam.

South China Sea Disputes Must Be Settled Through Diplomatic, Legal Processes: Spokesperson

07:34 | 13/07/2021

Vietnam’s stance on the settlement of disputes in the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) is clear and consistent, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said on July 12.

Vietnam welcomes US’s plan of sharing 500 million Covid-19 vaccine doses

09:50 | 11/06/2021

Vietnam welcomes the US’s vaccine sharing strategy after President Joe Biden announced a plan to purchase 500 million doses of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for the global supply.

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