Politics

At the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) will hold a friendship exchange in Hanoi from December 8-11 with the participation of 500. Introducing the programme at a December 1 press conference, Major General Tran Van Xuan, Deputy Political Commissar of the force, said the event aims to enhance mutual understanding, build on trust, and create high consensus in cooperation between the VCG and other law enforcement forces at sea of countries in the region, especially neighbouring countries and those with bordering seas. Participating foreign forces consist of those from the Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. The exchange is set to feature courtesy calls, bilateral meetings, a conference, a defence exhibition, and a trip to Hanoi’s historical and cultural destinations. Illustrative photo (Source: qdnd.vn) The VCG has so far signed cooperation pacts with equivalent law enforcement agencies of nine … [Read more...] about 500 to join Vietnam Coast Guard’s friendship exchange

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - When businesses and people meet difficulties, state management agencies must have a higher sense of responsibility, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said while chairing the government’s regular meeting in Hanoi on December 1. According to the government’s report, the socio-economic situation in November and the first 11 months of this year has flourished. The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 3.02% in the 11 months while state budget collection surpassed the estimate by 16.1% and trade surplus hit 10.6 billion USD during the January-November period. Nearly 195,000 enterprises were established and resumed operations, up 33.2% year on year. The inflow of foreign direct investment hit 19.68 billion USD, up 15.1%, a 11-month record high in the past five years. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted Vietnam’s growth at 7% this year, ranking first in the Association of Southeast Asian … [Read more...] about PM urges state management agencies to have higher sense of responsibility

Illustrative image (Photo: nhandan.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - On the occasion of Laos ’ 47th National Day (December 2), Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on December 1 sent congratulatory letters to Laos’ Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh, and NA Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane. In the letters, the top Vietnamese leaders expressed their delight at great achievements gained by the Lao people in the cause of national building and defence, which have helped ensure political security, improve people’s material and spiritual lives, and enhance the country’s position in the international arena. “We always consider the great and comprehensive victories of Laos as a source of encouragement for Vietnam in the process of renewal, construction and defence of the Fatherland,” they wrote. “In the joyful … [Read more...] about Top leaders congratulate Laos on National Day

At the workshop (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Implementing the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea ( 1982 UNCLOS ) and other international instruments to address emerging maritime issues has been the focus of a workshop in Hanoi on November 30 and December 1. The hybrid ASEAN Regional Forum ( ARF ) workshop, co-organised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the EU, Australia and New Zealand, brought together about 200 representatives from 27 ARF member countries, regional and international organisations, diplomatic offices, research institutes, ministries and agencies. In his opening remarks, Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu reiterated the significance of the 1982 UNCLOS, especially in the context of emerging challenges to the settlement of maritime issues, requiring intensive and extensive international cooperation. The 1982 UNCLOS is an important basis for countries in the region to enhance trust and … [Read more...] about 1982 UNCLOS most important legal tool to preserve regional peace: workshop

Truong Thi Mai (left), Politburo member and Chairwoman of the CPV Central Committee’s Organisation Commission, meets with Singapore an Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan during her visit to the city state. (Photo: VNA) Singapore (VNA) – A high-ranking delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) led by Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member and Chairwoman of the CPV Central Committee’s Organisation Commission , is paying a working visit to Singapore from November 27 to December 2. Mai had meetings with Singaporean Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean, and members of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) Central Executive Committee, namely PAP Assistant Secretary-General and Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan, and Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo. The delegation also attended working sessions with public administration training … [Read more...] about CPV delegation visits Singapore to enhance cooperation

According to the government’s report, the socio-economic situation in November and the first 11 months of this year has flourished. The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 3.02% in the 11 months while state budget collection surpassed the estimate by 16.1% and trade surplus hit USD 10.6 billion during the January-November period. Nearly 195,000 enterprises were established and resumed operations, up 33.2% year on year. The inflow of foreign direct investment hit USD 19.68 billion, up 15.1%, a 11-month record high in the past five years. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted Vietnam’s growth at 7% this year, ranking first in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Fitch Ratings also maintained Vietnam’s positive outlook at BB and forecast its growth at 7.4%. The achievements were attributed to the sound leadership of the Party Central Committee, the Politburo and the Party Central Committee's Secretariat led by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the … [Read more...] about Prime Minister urges state management agencies to have higher sense of responsibility