The APEC 2017 CEO Summit, themed "Creating New Dynamism and Fostering a Shared Future,” opened in the central city of Da Nang on November 8 as part of the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Week.

APEC 2017: A dynamic, integrated and growing Vietnam in Asia-Pacific

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has had an article themed "A dynamic, integrated and growing Vietnam in the Asia-Pacific,” on the occasion of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week taking place in central Da Nang city from November 6-11.

Russian October Revolution’s ideology shines forever

A century ago, the success of the Russian October Revolution, led by the Bolsheviks and Vladimir Lenin, shook the world by breaking a major link of the capitalist-imperialist system and opening a new era for mankind.

Russian October Revolution’s 100th anniversary marked in Hanoi

A grand ceremony was held in Hanoi on November 5 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Russian October Revolution (November 7).

The meaningful activities in the “Following the leaders of Vietnam - Laos” program in Hoa Binh province

(HBO) – 100 excellent youths and students coming from Vietnam - Laos came to Hoa Binh to participate in the significant activities in the "Following the leaders” journey. Both the representatives of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of 2 nations and Hoa Binh province took part.

President reiterates Vietnam’s policy on boosting ties with Japan

President Tran Dai Quang has reiterated the Vietnamese State’s consistent policy of promoting extensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia with Japan, considering Japan is a trustworthy and long-term partner in diverse areas.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc works with Government Inspectorate

The Government Inspectorate (GI) should continue intensifying its operations and work more closely with the relevant agencies, whilst further developing the sector to meet its requirements.

Deputy PM to attend ground-breaking ceremony of Lao NA building

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung and a Government delegation are in Laos from October 31-November 1 for the project on Laos’s National Assembly building, a gift from the Vietnamese Party, State and people.

Chinese Party chief receives Vietnamese Party leader’s special envoy

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Xi Jinping received in Beijing on October 30 Hoang Binh Quan, head of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations and special envoy of the Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Party chief hails Military Zone 4 for ensuring social security

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong hailed the High Command of Military Zone 4 for ensuring local political stability and social security and safety during a working session in the central province of Nghe An on October 29.

Lao Deputy PM Sonexay Siphadone continues Mekong delta tour

Lao Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphadone continued his Mekong delta tour making a working visit to the province of Tien Giang on October 26.

Vietnam congratulates General Secretary of Communist Party of China

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong has offered congratulations to Xi Jinping on his re-election as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee.

Son La province offers 500 million VND to help flood victims in Hoa Binh

(HBO) – A working delegation of Son La province led by Hoang Van Chat, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Council of Son La, paid a visit to Hoa Binh province on October 17 and presented 500 million VND (22,000 USD) to support flood victims of the province.

14th National Assembly’s fourth session scheduled for October 23

National Assembly Secretary General Nguyen Hanh Phuc chaired a press conference in Hanoi on October 20 to announce planned agenda for the fourth session of the 14th legislature slated for October 23.

Legislative leaders pay fact-finding trip to flood-hit Hoa Binh, Yen Bai

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong on October 18 paid a fact-finding trip to Da Bac district in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh where she inspected the settlement of consequences caused by recent downpours and floods.

Provincial Party official instructs evacuation in Lau Bai hamlet

(HBO) – Vice Secretary of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Tran Dang Ninh, along with officials of the provincial departments of agriculture and rural development, science and technology, and natural resources and environment, the People’s Committee and relevant boards of Da Bac district, has inspected and instructed the evacuation of residents in Lau Bai hamlet, Vay Nua commune, from dangerous areas.

Prime Minister values US Congress’s support to relations with Vietnam

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with a delegation of US parliamentarians led by Ted Yoho, Chairman of the Asia and the Pacific Subcommittee at the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs, in Hanoi on October 16.

PM: Da Nang should leverage APEC Economic Leaders’ Week

While successfully hosting the upcoming 2017 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, Da Nang should spare no effort to become the most livable city in the country, a must-visit tourism destination and a major investment attraction, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on October 15.

Vietnam calls for positive contributions to East Sea stability

Vietnam continues to demand the countries make positive contributions to maintaining peace, stability in the East Sea on the basis of international law, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang at a press briefing on October 12 in Hanoi.

Vietnam to disband regional steering committees in bid to downsize public sector

The steering committees for the Northwestern, Southwestern and Central Highlands regions will be dissolved as part of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s efforts to downsize and streamline its political apparatus.

Vice President greets former Vietnamese teachers in Thailand

The Vietnamese Party and Government always give attention to overseas Vietnamese, including those living in Thailand, said Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh.

Chi Thien commune learns and follows Ho Chi Minh’s moral example

(HBO) – Learning and following the moral example of late President Ho Chi Minh has come into reality and created important momentum for Chi Thien underprivileged commune (Lac Son district) to reap practical outcomes in socio-economic development.

Vietnam-Cambodia exchange programme opens

The fourth Vietnam-Cambodia people cooperation and friendship meeting programme opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 7.

Vietnam backs world efforts to fight terrorism

Vietnam will continue its efforts to expand cooperation with other countries and support the international community’s efforts to counter terrorism and extremism on the basis of respecting the UN Charter and international law.

Party Central Committee to focus on socio-economic development

The 12th Party Central Committee’s sixth meeting opened in Hanoi on October 4, expected to discuss the socio-economic and financial-budgetary situation in 2017 and draft a socio-economic development plan and financial-budgetary estimates for next year.