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Biography of Vietnam's newly elected Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh

23:23 | 06/04/2021

The following is the biography of Pham Minh Chinh who was elected as Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam on April 5, 2021.

Vietnam to nominate new State President in early April

14:48 | 24/03/2021

The National Assembly is to convene its last session during the 2016-2021 tenure in Hanoi on March 24 and is expected to elect key leaders in the State apparatus, including the State President in early April.

PM asks for prompt solutions to ineffective, stagnant industry-trade projects

15:22 | 04/03/2021

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a meeting of standing Cabinet members in Hanoi on March 3 to seek solutions to stagnant and ineffective projects of the industry and trade sector.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets medical workers ahead of Tet festival

15:28 | 10/02/2021

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has described doctors and health workers as soldiers standing at the frontline in the fight against the COVID-19.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc requests COVID-19 vaccine supply to be ready in first quarter

14:45 | 02/02/2021

Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has requested that relevant agencies take a range of urgent and drastic measures aimed at ensuring the supply of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines for citizens during the first quarter of the year.

Vietnamese PM’s message on International Day of Epidemic Preparedness

14:55 | 27/12/2020

The first ever International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, being held on 27 December 2020, was called for by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate the importance of the prevention of, preparedness for and partnership against epidemics. The following is full message by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on the occasion of the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness.

Vietnamese PM sets ambitious target for agricultural sector

10:45 | 26/12/2020

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has set a target for the agricultural sector to rake in US$44 billion from exports in 2021.

PM Phuc encourages establishment of Vietnam's vaccine research and development center

08:39 | 22/12/2020

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Monday tasked the Military Medicine Academy to work with relevant institutions and agencies to draft a vaccine research and development center project and submit to competent authorities for approval.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc congratulates OECD on 60th anniversary

14:46 | 15/12/2020

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent a congratulatory message to the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on the occasion of its 60th anniversary (December 14, 1960-December 14, 2020).

Vietnamese and Lao Governments determine to foster comprehensive cooperation

11:26 | 06/12/2020

At the 43rd session of the Inter-governmental Committee, the Vietnamese and Lao Governments affirmed both countries’ diplomatic priority of unceasingly development of the bilateral relationship of great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation.

PM meets sponsors of 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits

10:37 | 16/11/2020

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.

Vietnam Prime Minister meets RoK's top legislator

15:33 | 03/11/2020

During a reception for visiting Speaker of the RoK National Assembly Park Byeong-Seug on November 2, Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc wished that the RoK would buy more Vietnamese products, especially farm produce and consumer goods.

PM Phuc conducts inspection tour to storm-hit provinces

09:21 | 02/11/2020

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc conducted inspection tour to the central provinces of Quang Ngai, Quang Nam on Sunday morning.

PM calls for redoubling of efforts to compensate disaster losses

09:06 | 31/10/2020

The settlement of the consequences of the recent storms and flooding in the central region was high on the agenda at the Government’s monthly meeting on October 30, during which Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc demanded that efforts to compensate local residents for their losses be redoubled.

PM chairs video conference on ODA disbursement

10:47 | 29/10/2020

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc presides over a virtual conference to discuss ways to address obstacles in order step up disbursement of official development assistance loans.

PM receives leaders of Vietnam Urban Planning and Development Association

14:25 | 28/10/2020

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 27 for the leaders of the Vietnam Urban Planning and Development Association (VUPDA).

PM sends letter to boost armed forces’ morale in disaster relief effort

07:06 | 23/10/2020

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has sent a letter to the officers and soldiers of the Vietnamese People’s Army in which he praises their bravery in the flood relief efforts in central Vietnam.

Government striving to ensure people’s safety: PM at NA session

08:04 | 21/10/2020

The Government will continue doing its utmost, together with all ministries, sectors, localities, people, and soldiers and under the supervision of the National Assembly (NA), to overcome the impact of floods and storms now hitting the country, while stepping up disaster prevention and control efforts to protect lives and guarantee economic stability and development.

Prime Minister addresses Central Public Security Party Organisation’s 7th Congress

15:56 | 13/10/2020

Having absolute loyalty to the Party and close attachment to the people is the essence of and a source of strength for the People’s Public Security force to successfully fulfil its task of protecting the Party, the State and the people, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosts Israeli diplomat in Hanoi

10:00 | 09/10/2020

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc voiced his hope that Israel will assist Vietnam in innovation and start-up facilitation during a reception for Israeli Ambassador Nadav Eshcar in Hanoi on October 7.