Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has stated that he expects a new wave of Australian investment in Vietnam as the two countries have recently upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership.

Grand welcome ceremony for PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Australia

A grand welcome ceremony was held with cannon salute for Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and the high-level delegation of Vietnam at the Parliament House on Capitol Hill, Canberra, Australia on March 15.

Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh seek stronger cooperation

Ho Chi Minh City will do its utmost to help the Cambodian capital city of Phnom Penh to deal with issues regarding urban transport planning and waste treatment, said Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong.

PM arrives in Auckland, beginning official visit to New Zealand

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse arrived at the Auckland International Airport on the morning of March 12, beginning their three-day official visit to New Zealand at the invitation of New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

PM calls for effective preparation in organising GMS6 and CLV10

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a meeting on March 7, with the leaders of the ministries and agencies concerned, to discuss the preparations for the sixth Great Mekong Subregion Summit (GMS-6) and the 10th Summit of Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle Area (CLV 10) to be held from March 29 to 31.

Vietnam, Russia agree to further strengthen military technical cooperation

Vietnam and Russia have agreed to strengthen the two countries’ military technical cooperation and their defence partnership.

President Tran Dai Quang concludes India, Bangladesh visits

President Tran Dai Quang, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation arrived in Hanoi on March 6 night, successfully wrapping up their State visits to India and Bangladesh from March 2-6.

Tran Quoc Vuong appointed as Secretariat’s permanent member

Politburo member and head of the Central Inspection Committee Tran Quoc Vuong has been appointed as the permanent member of the Secretariat.

Hoa Binh authorities meet with press agencies, writers, artists

(HBO) – The Standing Board of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee held a meeting with local press agencies, journalists, writers and artists on February 27 on the occasion of the Lunar New Year.

President Tran Dai Quang’s Bangladesh visit aims for US$1 billion trade

Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang’s three-day state visit to Bangladesh aims to intensify trade and investment promotion, and create favourable conditions for business between the two countries to achieve a two-way trade goal of US$1 billion, according to the newspaper "Daily Star".

President Tran Dai Quang hails political relations with India

President Tran Dai Quang has hailed the political relations between Vietnam and India as it has grown through regular mutual visits made at various channels and levels.

Vietnam highly values cooperation with ITC: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has stressed that Vietnam always highly valued the cooperation with the International Trade Centre (ITC).

Kuwait’s national days marked in HCM City

The Consulate General of Kuwait in Ho Chi Minh City on February 26 held a celebration to mark the country’s 57th National Independence Day (February 25) and 27th Liberation Day.

Prime Minister visits Cho Ray Hospital

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc paid a visit to Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City on February 24 to mark the occasion of Vietnamese Doctors' Day (February 28).

Hoa Binh launches New Year tree planting festival 2018

(HBO) – A ceremony to launch the New Year tree planting festival was held in Hoa Binh city, Hoa Binh province on February 21 (the sixth day of the first lunar month). The event was attended by Mr. Bui Van Tinh, member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee; Mr. Dinh Van Duc, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Council; Mr. Nguyen Van Dung, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee; and representatives from local departments, sectors and armed forces, and students.

PM lauds Vietinbank, Vietcombank’s business results last year

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc lauded Vietinbank and Vietcombank for their business performance last year and encouraged them to make greater efforts to contribute to the fulfillment of Vietnam’s socio-economic development.

Over 18,000 people pay tribute to Uncle Ho during Tet

The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Management Board welcomed more than 18,000 visitors who came to pay tribute to the late President during the Tet holidays from February 15-18.

President pays Tet visits to Hanoi’s intellectuals

President Tran Dai Quang visited and extended Tet greetings to several senior intellectuals at their residence in Hanoi on February 12, or the 27th day of the last lunar month, wishing them a happy new year and good health.

Deputy PM Trinh Dinh Dung pays working visit to Hoa Binh

(HBO) – Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung paid a working visit to Hoa Binh province on February 9, examining the settlement of disaster consequences.

Vice Secretary of provincial Party Committee extends Tet greetings to late leader’s family

(HBO) – Standing Vice Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Council of Hoa Binh province Tran Dang Ninh on February 8 visited and extended Tet (Lunar New Year) greetings to family of Nguyen Trong Tho, late Vice Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ha Son Binh province.

Minister of Public Security holds working session with Hoa Binh’s security force

(HBO) – Politburo member, Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen. To Lam visited and held a working session with the Department of Public Security of Hoa Binh province on February 7.

Lao ambassador congratulates CPV on founding anniversary

Lao Ambassador to China Vandy Bouthasavong has visited the Vietnamese embassy in China and congratulated its staff on the 88th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh visits residents in Vay Nua commune ahead of Tet

(HBO) – Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh recently visited and presented Lunar New Year (Tet) gifts to disaster-hit, policy beneficiary, and low-income households in the mountainous district of Da Bac. 

Vietnam, China hold regular deputy foreign ministers’ meeting

The annual Vietnam-China deputy foreign ministers’ meeting was held in China’s Guangzhou province on February 5-6 with a focus on reviewing the bilateral ties in 2017 as well as exchange activities and cooperation between the two countries in 2018.

Singapore vows to back Vietnam in transforming industries

Singapore will help Vietnam develop a roadmap for transforming industries and improving digital management and business capacity, as heard at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on February 5.