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Prime Minister pays tribute to legendary founders of Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offered incense in commemoration of the Hung Kings, the legendary founders of Vietnam, at Kinh Thien Palace on Nghia Linh Mountain in Viet Tri city, Phu Tho province, on April 18 (the 10th day of the third lunar month).

PM expresses gratitude to contribute to Dien Bien Phu Victory

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid homage to General Vo Nguyen Giap and met with families of fighting in the Dien Bien Phu soldiers Campaign and policy victims in Muong Phang commune, Dien Bien Phu city, on April 16.

Quang Ninh tops country’s public administrative reform index

The northeastern province of Quang Ninh again secured its top place in the Public Administrative Reform (PAR) Index ranking in 2023 which was announced by the Government’s Steering Committee for Administrative Reform on April 17.

Prime Minister receives Apple CEO

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received visiting CEO of Apple Tim Cook in Hanoi on April 16, who he once met in the US in September 2022.

Vietnam, Australia vow to strengthen climate, energy cooperation

Vietnam and Australia on April 16 vowed to strengthen climate and energy cooperation to achieve emissions reduction targets and promote sustainability in the region at the Australia-Vietnam Green Economy Summit.

Foreign leaders offer congratulations on Party General Secretary’s birthday

On the occasion of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's birthday (April 14), leaders of countries and political parties have sent letters and messages of congratulations to the Party chief.

Vietnam’s National Report under 4th UPR cycle announced

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an international press conference in Hanoi on April 15 to announce Vietnam's National Report under the United Nations Human Rights Council’s fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism.

“Meet Indonesia” Conference 2024 held in Khanh Hoa

The “Meet Indonesia” Conference 2024 took place in Nha Trang city, the south central province of Khanh Hoa on March 22.

Australian Ambassador for Climate Change embarks on Vietnam visit

During her visit, Ambassador Tilley will convene with senior government officials, building on the momentum established by recent high-level exchanges between Australia and Vietnam.

Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang to visit Cuba, Venezuela

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang will pay official friendship visits to Cuba and Venezuela from April 14-19.

Vietnamese Embassy in Israel issues warning amid escalating tension

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on April 12 recommended Vietnamese nationals residing, studying, and working in the Middle East country to proactively take security measures amid the escalating tension between Israel and Iran.

Peacekeepers help promote Vietnam’s image

Vietnamese peacekeeping forces are developing strongly, contributing to affirming Vietnam’s role in the world arena and demonstrating Vietnam’s efforts and commitments to joining UN peacekeeping operations and building global peace and security.

VN says Cambodia should share information on Funan Techo Canal on Mekong River

The US$1.7-billion canal will be approximately 180km long, passing through four provinces with a total population of 1.6 million people living on both sides, connecting the capital city Phnom Penh with its southern coast (near Vietnam's Kien Giang).

Vietnam, Thailand agree to step up bilateral cooperation mechanisms

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara co-chaired the 5th Meeting of the Vietnam - Thailand Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) in Bangkok on April 11.

Vietnamese, French navies bolster cooperation

Frigate Vendémiaire of the French Navy docked at Tien Sa port, the central city of Da Nang on April 11, beginning a five-day visit to the locality.

NA Chairman visits China’s Shanghai Free Trade Zone

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on April 11 visited China’s Shanghai Free-Trade Zone (SHFTZ) and met with leaders of the municipal People’s Congress and administration of Shanghai as well as the zone.

UN agencies’ UPR report contains unobjective contents: Deputy Spokesman

The report of the United Nations (UN) agencies in Vietnam under the 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism contains many inaccurate and unverified contents.

NA Chairman attends policy, law forum in Shanghai

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on April 10 attended a policy and law forum in Shanghai, which was set to promote investment and trade ties between Vietnam and China, as part of his official visit to the neighbouring country.

NA chairman meets with Chinese groups’ executives in Shanghai

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on April 10 received leaders of major Chinese corporations and businesses in Shanghai city within the framework of his official visit to China.

Prime Minister hosts Vatican foreign minister

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for visiting Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, in Hanoi on April 10.