Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa Hoang Van Loi (R) hands over the role of the ASEAN Pretoria Committee Chair to Indonesian Ambassador Salman Al Farisi (Photo: VNA) Pretoria (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in South Africa successfully completed its role as Chair of the ASEAN Pretoria Committee (APC) in 2020, contributing to promoting the partnership between ASEAN and South Africa and Africa in general.Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa Hoang Van Loi, Indonesian Ambassador Salman Al Farisi lauded the activeness of Vietnam as the APC Chair in 2020.COVID-19 prevention and control as well as promote cooperation among parties and optimise opportunities from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). VNA …
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July 20 – 26: Top leader chairs 18th session of Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption
Top leader chairs 18th session of Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption The fight against corruption in the recent times has not been stagnant or slack but has grown increasingly drastic and effective, General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong said at the 18th session of the Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption in Hanoi on July 25. A report at the event noted that in the first half of 2020, aside from major achievements in the COVID-19 combat, economic development, and social and foreign affairs, the Party building and the corruption fight continued to receive support and high evaluation from the people, officials and Party members, proving that this fight has become stronger and more drastic. The leader stated that corruption combat has almost become a movement and an irresistible trend and emphasised that the committee is determined not to slacken but rather to strengthen this combat so as to deter corruption. Various activities held to show gratitude to martyrs, invalids PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc presents gifts to Heroic Vietnamese Mothers. (Photo: VGP) Various activities have been held across the country over the past week to commemorate and express gratitude to heroic martyrs, wounded soldiers, and revolutionary contributors. A gathering was held in the capital city of Hanoi on July 25 for over 300 Heroic Vietnamese Mothers, representing nearly 5,000 surviving mothers around the country in the presence of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Senior leaders, organisations, and people nationwide also visited and presented gifts to Heroic Vietnamese mothers, war invalids, relatives of martyrs and revolutionary contributors. Vietnam, New Zealand elevate relations to strategic partnership PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern announced the elevation of their countries’ relations to a strategic partnership during their online talks on July 22, 2020. (Photo: MOFA) …
April 13-19: PM chairs online Special ASEAN and ASEAN+3 Summits on COVID-19
PM chairs online Special ASEAN and ASEAN+3 Summits on COVID-19 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, as Chairman of ASEAN in 2020, chaired the online Special ASEAN and ASEAN+3 Summits on April 14 to discuss ways to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. The events drew the participation of leaders of ASEAN member states and its partners, namely China, Japan and the Republic of Korea. At the end of the conferences, delegates adopted a joint statement of the Special ASEAN Summit and a declaration of the Special ASEAN+3 Summit, affirming strong commitment and determination of the aforementioned countries to protect their citizens from the negative impacts of the pandemic. Vietnam plans to hold general elections in May 2021 Vietnam is planning to hold the elections for the National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels on May 23, 2021, according to the National Assembly Office. The National Electoral Council is expected to be established in May 2020 and will be tasked with preparing for the elections. The 15th National Assembly for the 2021-2026 term will have no more than 500 members, of which 200 are expected to be full-time members. Vietnam is aiming for at least 35% of the candidates for the national law-making body to be women and at least 18% to hail from ethnic minority communities. Vietnam reports no new COVID-19 cases for three consecutive days A medical worker takes a sample from a local in Dong Cuu hamlet, Dung Tien commune, Thuong Tin district, Hanoi. (Photo: NDO) Vietnam reported no new cases of COVID-19 infection on the morning of April 19, keeping the total number at 268 for three consecutive days. Of the total, 201 patients have recovered, accounting for 75%. The country has a total of 62,998 people currently under medical quarantine, including 279 people in hospitals, 11,338 people at concentrated isolation facilities, and 51,318 people at home. According to the sub-committee for disease treatment, 14 out of 67 COVID-19 …
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