Politics

Taking the theme “Cohesive and Responsive” for ASEAN Year 2020, Vietnam hopes to strengthen solidarity to promote ASEAN’s sustainable development. A cohesive ASEAN Community will be resilient to external factors and a responsive ASEAN will strengthen the organization. … [Read more...] about For an ASEAN resilient against global impacts

Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met a delegation of overseas Vietnamese (OVs) joining the annual “Homeland Spring 2020” programme in Hanoi on January 18. At the meeting, the PM welcomed the expatriates home for the traditional New Year, saying that their participation in the programmer reflects their warm sentiment for and close bonds with the home country. He affirmed that Party and State leaders highly value the OVs’ contributions to the development of the host countries. Phuc added that he is impressed by OV communities’ efforts to maintain the Vietnamese cultural identity abroad such as teaching of Vietnamese language, and holding events featuring Vietnamese cuisine and folk music, thus introducing the Vietnamese culture to international friends. The Government leader also lauded the trade and consumption of Vietnamese goods abroad, as well as remittances sent to the country for economic development. He noted that Vietnam is one … [Read more...] about Prime Minister hails OVs’ warm sentiment for homeland

A ceremony to pay tribute to the late PM will take place from 8:00 am on March 20 to the end of March 21 at Thong Nhat Hall in Ho Chi Minh City where his remains are preserved.  It will be followed by a memorial service at the hall at 7:30 am on March 22. The burial ceremony is scheduled at 11:00 am the same day in his hometown – Tan Thong Hoi commune, Cu Chi district, Ho Chi Minh City. The tribute-paying and memorial ceremonies will take place at the International Convention Centre, Le Hong Phong street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi at the same time with those in HCM City. The Vietnam Television (VTV) and the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) will broadcast these ceremonies live. On March 20 and 21, all State offices and public facilities will fly the national flag at half-mast and all entertainment activities will be stopped. Former Politburo member and former Prime Minister Phan Van Khai passed away at 1:30 on March 17 at Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh City, aged 85. Phan Van Khai was born on December … [Read more...] about State funeral of former PM Phan Van Khai on March 20-21

“Vietnam is one of our most important partners. We cooperate in such a broad range of areas, which is truly breathtaking as you described, everything from security and economics, to people-to-people tie to the environment, energy, and health. We have built, over the past 25 years, an extraordinary partnership and friendship. I am very proud of that. I actually thing one of the most important parts of our relationship is our strong people-to-people tie,” Daniel J. Kritenbrink said. … [Read more...] about US Ambassador wishes for Vietnam’s success

Another topic of discussion was the fast-changing international situations and pressure from both traditional and non-traditional threats on the economy as the country integrates deeper into the world. Việt Nam in 2018 posted trade value equal to over 200 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Production (GDP) – the highest level for any nation with a population of 50 million or higher, according  to a report from the World Bank. … [Read more...] about Technology and innovation identified as strategic direction for VN’s economy