National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (L) welcomes Speaker of the Parliament of Bangladesh Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Speaker of the Parliament of Bangladesh Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury left Hanoi on July 24, successfully concluding her five-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. During her stay, she held talks with NA Chairwoman Ngan, and paid courtesy visits to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President Tran Dai Quang. She also paid tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum, and laid wreaths at the Monument to War Heroes and Martyrs. At the talks and meetings, both sides agreed that the two countries’ traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation have developed continually since they set up their diplomatic ties 44 years ago. … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA - Speaker of the Parliament of Bangladesh Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury left Hanoi on July 24, successfully concluding her five-day official visit to Vietnam, made at the invitation of National Assembly Chairwoman, Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. During her stay, she held talks with NA Chairwoman Ngan, and paid courtesy visits to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President Tran Dai Quang. She also paid tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum and laid wreaths at the Monument to War Heroes and Martyrs. During her discussions, both sides agreed that the two countries’ traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation have developed continuously since they first established their diplomatic ties 44 years ago. The political relations between the two countries have been tightened through regular visits and meetings. The two countries have always supported each other in their national building and … [Read more...]

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has hailed the ongoing visit by Speaker of the Parliament of Bangladesh Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury as a significant contribution to bilateral ties. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) receives Speaker of the Parliament of Bangladesh Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury At a reception for the top Bangladeshi legislator on July 23, the Party chief expressed his hope that the relationship between the two countries would thrive, meeting the practical needs of both countries and their people. “The Communist Party of Vietnam and Vietnamese people always attach much importance to the traditional friendship and cooperation with Bangladesh,” he stressed. “On the basis of such a fine relationship and other similarities, both sides should take concrete measures to implement more effectively our signed agreements, especially strengthening economic cooperation to bring it in … [Read more...]

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) receives Speaker of the Parliament of Bangladesh Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury (Photo: VNA)   Hano​i (VNA) – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has hailed the ongoing visit by Speaker of the Parliament of Bangladesh Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury as a significant contribution to bilateral ties. At a reception for the top Bangladeshi legislator on July 23, the Party chief expressed his hope that the relationship between the two countries would thrive, meeting the practical needs of both countries and their people. “The Communist Party of Vietnam and Vietnamese people always attach much importance to the traditional friendship and cooperation with Bangladesh,” he stressed. “On the basis of such a fine relationship and other similarities, both sides should take concrete measures to … [Read more...]

NDO - A Nhan Dan Online selection of notable events that made headlines over the past week. 1. Party General Secretary pays State visit to Cambodia Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and a delegation of high-ranking Vietnamese officials paid a State visit to Cambodia from July 20-22 at the invitation of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni. During his stay in Cambodia, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong held talks with Cambodian King Nodorom Sihamoni, meetings with Vice President of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and President of the Senate of Cambodia Samdech Say Chhum, Honorary President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and President of the National Assembly Heng Samrin, and Cambodia’s Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen. He also attended an inauguration ceremony of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument in Preah Sihanouk province. 2. Laos Vice President visits Vietnam General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has hailed the ongoing visit by Speaker of the Parliament of Bangladesh Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury as a significant contribution to bilateral ties. At a reception for the top Bangladeshi legislator on July 23, the Party chief expressed his hope that the relationship between the two countries would thrive, meeting the practical needs of both countries and their people. “The Communist Party of Vietnam and Vietnamese people always attach much importance to the traditional friendship and cooperation with Bangladesh,” he stressed. “On the basis of such a fine relationship and other similarities, both sides should take concrete measures to implement more effectively our signed agreements, especially strengthening economic cooperation to bring it in line with sound political ties,” he suggested. Applauding Bangladesh’s achievements, General Secretary Trong said he was convinced that the … [Read more...]

NDO/VNA – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has hailed the ongoing visit by Speaker of the Parliament of Bangladesh Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury as a significant contribution to bilateral ties. At a reception for the top Bangladeshi legislator on July 23, the Party chief expressed his hope that the relationship between the two countries would thrive, meeting the practical needs of both countries and their people. “The Communist Party of Vietnam and Vietnamese people always attach much importance to the traditional friendship and cooperation with Bangladesh,” he stressed. “On the basis of such a fine relationship and other similarities, both sides should take concrete measures to implement more effectively our signed agreements, especially strengthening economic cooperation to bring it in line with sound political ties,” he suggested. Applauding Bangladesh’s achievements, General Secretary Trong said he was convinced that the … [Read more...]

Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has sent a message to Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni, expressing his thanks for the warm welcome given to him by the King, the country’s leaders and people. In his message, the Vietnamese Party chief said he believes after his State visit to Cambodia from July 20-22, the bilateral traditional friendship, neighbourliness, and comprehensive, sustainable and long-term cooperation will develop to a new height for the sake of their people as well as peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and beyond. He hoped Cambodia will reap more significant achievements in the cause of national building and defense.   [Party leader encourages Vietnam-Cambodia local-level cooperation] Hoang Binh Quan, member of the Party Central Committee and head of the Central Committee’s Commission for … [Read more...]

Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong offered incense to commemorate late President Ho Chi Minh at House No.67 in Hanoi on January 26 on the occasion of the traditional Lunar New Year and the 87th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The Party chief expressed his gratitude to the great Vietnamese leader who devoted his whole life to the cause of national independence and the happiness of people. Talking with the relic site’s officials and staff, Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong said he was glad to know that more domestic and international tourists visited the site, which reached 2.8 million in 2016. He wished the officials a New Year of good health and prosperity. Located within the President Ho Chi Minh relic site, House No.67 was named after the year 1967 when it was constructed. This is where Uncle Ho worked and passed away. The foundation of the Communist Party of Vietnam by President Ho Chi Minh on February 3, 1930 was an important … [Read more...]

Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh’s visit to Cambodia in March 2005 several months after Mr Shihamoni was crowned King, and the agreements reached during the visit, created favorable conditions for the two countries to promote bilateral relations and all-round co-operation. The two sides agreed to develop their relationship under the motto "good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and durable stability". During the visit to Vietnam by Prime Minister Hun Sen in October 2005, the two countries signed a supplementary treaty to the 1985 Treaty on the Delimitation of State Borders. The signing of agreements on bilateral co-operation during the recent visit to Cambodia by Prime Minister Phan Van Khai contributed to taking relations between the two countries to a higher plane. Bilateral co-operation in security and national defence in recent times has been further strengthened as the two countries agreed to conduct joint sea patrol activities. The … [Read more...]

Since the 7th National Party Congress in 1994, the Party has warned of four grave threats, which include corruption and wastefulness. To meet the urgent social requirements for combating corruption, the Anti-Corruption Ordinance was issued six years ago. However, corruption is still a common occurrence, particularly in the domains of budget management, capital construction investment, land use and management and taxation. Corruption involves not only individuals but also major rings with the participation of many State officials. The most typical corruption cases are the La Thi Kim Oanh case, the Trade Ministry’s quota allocation case, the land management case in Hai Phong and the Ministry of Transport’s Project Management Unit (PMU)18 case. Reality shows that corruption often relates directly senior officials, but no specific or drastic measures have been undertaken so far to combat corruption effectively. While all cadres from provinces to central agencies call for … [Read more...]

Despite numerous difficulties, Cambodia has consolidated and maintained political and social stability. The success of the election to the Senate on January 22, 2006 was clear evidence of a widely expanded democracy. The strategic alliance between the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and the royalist FUNCINPEC party has been gradually consolidated, bringing reconciliation, peace, and development for the country. Under the reign of King Shihamoni and the leadership of the Senate, the Parliament and the Royal Government, the Cambodian economy has picked up to integrate into the region. Its GDP growth rate reached 6.3 percent last year or 0.3 percent higher than the previous year. Its key sectors such as garments and tourism have shown signs of recovery, while culture, science and technology, education and healthcare have developed strongly. The Government’s efforts to improve its investment environment and expand commercial exchanges have helped Cambodia gradually integrate … [Read more...]

A Hong Kong newspaper recently ran an article on Vietnam’s renewal process over the past 20 years, describing Vietnam as a new emerging economy with the second highest economic growth rate in Asia, after China. Following achievements in economic reforms, the conclusion of the 10th National Party Congress showed that Vietnam was entering a new period of political reform in Vietnam. The re-election of Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh proved that Vietnam would continue to boost the renovation process. The newly-elected political bureau without the presence of State President Tran Duc Luong, Prime Minister Phan Van Khai and NA Chairman Nguyen Van An also proved that Vietnam has successfully achieved the goal of rejuvenating the party leadership. It also marked the start of reforming political institutions in Vietnam. One of the important goals of the five-year plan, which was approved at the 10th National Party Congress, is that Vietnam would shed its under-developed country … [Read more...]

The visit took place at a time when the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Lao People's Revolutionary Party have successfully organised their congresses, drawing up major socio-economic development orientations towards the goal of lifting their countries out of the present status of poverty and underdevelopment. This was also Mr Sayasone's first foreign visit in his capacity as Secretary General of the LPRP Central Committee and President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. As close comrades and brothers of the Lao people, the Communist Party of Vietnam and its people congratulate Laos on the great, comprehensive and significant achievements recorded by the LPRP and its people during the past 20 years of implementing the Doi Moi (Renewal) process. Notably, Laos has maintained a rather high annual GDP growth rate of 6.2 percent in the past five years. Its income per capita reached more than US$440 last year. These achievements will motivate Laos to realise the goal of achieving an … [Read more...]

Like other regular sessions, deputies spent the first days considering and deciding the country’s socio-economic development tasks. Based on reports drafted by the Government and relevant agencies, as well as appraisal reports by NA agencies, the NA weighed up the pros and cons of implementing the 2001-2005 development tasks, tasks for 2006 and the next five years till 2010, as well as approved the 2004 State budget spending report. At the session, the lawmakers passed 10 bills on social insurance, real estate, civil aviation, information and technology, cinematography, lawyers, HIV/AIDS prevention and control, standards and technical standardizations, legal assistance, and securities. It also adopted three resolutions on key national projects and their investment plans, the five-year land use plan till 2010, and the five-year national socio-economic development strategy till 2010. Deputies also gave opinions on 13 more bills to be submitted to the next session of the National … [Read more...]

At the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President of the People's Republic of China, Hu Jintao, Party leader Nong Duc Manh began his official friendship visit to China from August 22-26. In a recent interview granted to a Radio the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) reporter, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Hu Qianwen said the visit is an important event of historic significance which will further diversify bilateral cooperation and strengthen relations in the future through the motto “friendly neighbourliness, comprehensive co-operation, long-lasting stability and embracing the future” and “good neighbours, good friends, good comrades and good partners." Mr Manh’s selection of China as his first visit after the successful conclusion of the 10th National Party Congress shows that the new Vietnamese leadership attaches great importance to promoting the relations of friendship and comprehensive cooperation with China and this is also the … [Read more...]

Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh begins his official friendship visit to Laos on October 10, at the invitation of General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and State President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Choummaly Sayasone. The second visit to Laos by Mr Manh within one and a half year is another vivid manifestation of the time-honoured friendship and solidarity between the two Parties, the two States and the two peoples, showing the Vietnamese Party and State’s consistent policy of attaching great importance to the consolidation and strengthening of traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries in the new situation. The regular meetings and contacts between the two countries’ senior leaders, ministries and sectors for many years have become a fine tradition that helps promote mutual understanding and solidarity between the two countries and create new opportunities for … [Read more...]

From December 18-21, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung pays his official visits to Cambodia, Laos and Thailandat the invitations of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdec Hunsen, Lao Prime Minister Buasone Bouphavanh and Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont. Mr Dung’s first official visits as Prime Minister to the three countries are not only courtesy visits, according to ASEAN practice but they are aimed at promoting Vietnam’s relations with neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia.The visits take place at a time when Vietnam’s bilateral cooperative relations with Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, as well as its multilateral cooperation with the ASEAN framework have achieved positive progress. Recently, the three Prime Ministers of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia held their fourth meeting in the central highlands city of Da Lat (Vietnam) to discuss the implementation of the Vietnam-Lao-Cambodia Development Triangle plan. During the December 18-21 visits to Cambodia and Laos, PM … [Read more...]

Mr Triet was accompanied by several senior officials and representatives of 50 Vietnamese businesses who will attend the Vietnam-Cambodia business forum in Phnom Penh. The visit, which reciprocates King Norodom Shihamoni’s visit to Vietnam in March 2006, is taking place at a time when the two countries are busy preparing for the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. Vietnam and Cambodia established their diplomatic ties on June 24, 1967. During the anti-US resistance war, Vietnam received support from the Cambodian administration and people. In turn, Vietnam also helped Cambodia overthrow the Pol Pot genocidal regime and reconstruct the country. Relations between Vietnam and Cambodia have been constantly developing in various areas since 1993. They have exchanged high-level visits with the aim of bringing their comprehensive cooperation to a new height. Notably, during a visit to Cambodia in March 2005 by Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh, the … [Read more...]

The May 20 election concluded in harmony with clement weather and concord among the people. Elderly people, aged between 80-90 also cast their ballots to select the most prospective candidates to the 12th National Assembly (NA) – the NA of the nation’s integration era. The northern province of Ha Tay has 112 voters aged 90 onwards, of whom 12 are aged more than 100. Meanwhile, in the northern border province of Quang Ninh, more than 450 voters over nineties managed to go to the polls. Early May 20 morning, Vietnamese Party and State leaders cast their ballots. After doing his voting duty at polling station No1, Constituency No4 in Quan Thanh ward of Hanoi’s Ba Dinh precinct, Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh said he selected talented and virtuous candidates to the most powerful State agency which represents people’s aspirations. He said in the integration period, the new legislative body should grasp opportunities and overcome challenges to help Vietnam … [Read more...]