Politics

Truong Thi Mai (left), Politburo member and head of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee's Commission for Mass Mobilisation, and Lao Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Voraachith. (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Leaders of Laos on May 23 reaffirmed that the country will work together with Vietnam to preserve the great friendship and special solidarity between the two countries, and pass down the relationship to next generations. Lao Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Vorachith and National Assembly Chairwoman Pany Yathotou made the statement at a reception for Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member and head of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation, now on a working visit to the country. They congratulated Vietnam on the achievements it has recorded after more than three years of implementing the resolution adopted at the 12th National Party Congress. The hosts expressed their hope that … [Read more...] about Laos vows to preserve relationship with Vietnam

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh (L) and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (Photo: VNA) Washington, D.C (VNA) – Vietnam treasures its relations with the US and is ready to discuss measures to deepen the comprehensive partnership on the basis of respecting independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political systems in each nation, said a senior official. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh made the statement while meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, US Deputy National Security Advisor Charles Kupperman and Assistant to the US President Keith Kellogg in Washington on May 22. Minh said he rejoiced at the positive development of Vietnam-US bilateral relations, stressing that as both sides hold huge potential in bilateral, regional and international cooperation, they should maintain sound economy-trade ties and enhance collaboration in education-training, science-technology, … [Read more...] about Vietnam treasures relations with US: Deputy PM

Prime Ministers Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and Dmitry Medvedev at the joint press conference following their talks in Moscow on May 22 (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev co-chaired a joint press conference following their talks in Moscow on May 22, noting that they agreed to continue diversifying cooperative relations, especially in economy, trade and new spheres. According to PM Medvedev, the two sides discussed many measures to promote cooperation, especially in the fields of economy, trade and investment. They expressed their delight at the trade partnership that has been growing strongly, dynamically and stably over the past years. In the time ahead, the two countries will step up cooperative ties in energy and industrial production and create favourable conditions for oil and gas collaboration between Gazprom and the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam). They will also boost cooperation in food … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Russia to further diversify cooperative ties: PMs

The draft revised bills on alcohol harm prevention, audit and libraries will top the agenda at the ongoing 14th National Assembly (NA)’s seventh session on May 23.(Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The draft revised bills on alcohol harm prevention, audit and libraries will top the agenda at the ongoing 14th National Assembly (NA)’s seventh session on May 23. In the morning, Chairwoman of the NA’s Committee for Social Issues Nguyen Thuy Anh delivered a report on the amended bill on alcohol harm prevention, which has attracted great public attention in recent time amid an increase in the number of shocking accidents that claim the lives of many people. After hearing the report of the revised bill, consisting of seven chapters with 36 articles, legislators will scrutinise several debatable issues such as regulations on management, advertising and sponsorship of alcohol and beer, measures to control hand-made alcohol, and measures to reduce negative impacts of alcohol … [Read more...] about Legislators to mull over draft revised laws on May 23

Vice Chairman of the municipal Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen The Hung (R) and Politburo member of the French Communist Party Jean Charles Nefgre (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vice Chairman of the municipal Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen The Hung expressed his delight at growing Vietnam-France ties during a working session in the capital city on May 22 with Jean Charles Nefgre, Politburo member of the French Communist Party (PCF). Speaking highly of the PCF’s activities, Hung said the PCF is one of the communist parties that have closest relations with the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), and always accompanies and assists the CPV in socialism building. He said Hanoi’s authorities will continue joint work to hold the ATP professional tennis tournament in Hanoi in 2020. About environmental issues, Hung said Hanoi looks to build a clean waterworks meeting European standards towards the goal that 100 percent of local residents will be provided with … [Read more...] about Hanoi seeks France’s experience in clean water, waste treatment

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev (R) welcomes his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Moscow on May 22 (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev discussed measures to enhance the two countries’ cooperation during talks in Moscow on May 22. The host welcomed PM Phuc’s official visit, affirming that Russia always wishes to strengthen the countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership. In return, PM Phuc reiterated that Vietnam always treasures traditional cooperation and friendship with Russia. The two leaders highlighted the importance of organising the Vietnam Year in Russia and the Russia Year in Vietnam in 2019 and 2020, describing these as major events in bilateral ties, contributions to the time-tested friendship, and a new driving force for their cooperation. They said political relations have continually been solidified with frequent mutual visits and … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Russian PMs hold talks in Moscow

The talks between head of the Commission for Mass Mobilisation of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Truong Thi Mai (L) and President of the Lao Front for National Construction Central Committee Xaysomphone Phomvihane in Vientiane on May 22 (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – The Commission for Mass Mobilisation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) Central Committee worked out directions for bilateral cooperation in the time ahead at their talks in Vientiane on May 22. The talks were part of a working visit to Laos by a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese commission from May 22 to 24. Welcoming the trip, President of the LFNC Central Committee Xaysomphone Phomvihane, who is also a Politburo member of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP), described the visit as a contribution to the great friendship and special solidarity between Laos and Vietnam, as well as … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos share experience in mass mobilisation work

Vice Chairman of the People’s Council of Ho Chi Minh City Pham Duc Hai (R) and Mayor of the City of Gold Coast Tom Tate (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Pham Duc Hai, Vice Chairman of the People’s Council of Ho Chi Minh City and Tom Tate, Mayor of the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, sought ways to step up cooperation between the two localities during their meeting in HCM City on May 22. Hai said seeing the growing strategic partnership between Vietnam and Australia, HCM City paid attention to boosting cooperation with Australian localities, with the latest move in the effort being the establishment of twining and cooperative ties with New South Wales. He told guest about challenges his city is dealing with in transport and response to climate change, saying the city is ready to work together with the City of Gold Coast in tourism development and learn from its experience in the fields of its strength. Hai pledged that the city will provide the best … [Read more...] about HCM City, Australia’s Gold Coast seek cooperation opportunities

Nguyen Thien Nhan (third, right), Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee, at the Eindhoven High-Tech Campus (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City wishes to learn from the Dutch city of Eindhoven’s experience in smart city development and cooperation models between the state and businesses, schools, and research institutes, especially in smart city building and operation, an official from HCM City said on May 21, as part of his visit to the Netherlands. Nguyen Thien Nhan, Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee, told Vice Mayor of Eindhoven, Stijn Steenbakkers, that this is the first visit to the Dutch city by a HCM City delegation. The official expressed his hope that the two localities will set up initial relations following the visit, thus creating a foundation for their future cooperation activities. Later the same day, the delegation visited the Eindhoven University of Technology to exchange experience and discuss orientations in smart city … [Read more...] about HCM City learns from Netherlands’ innovative technologies

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is welcomed at the Pulkovo 1 Airport in Moscow (Photo: VNA) Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is welcomed at the Pulkovo 1 Airport in Moscow (Photo: VNA) Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is welcomed at the Pulkovo 2 Airport in Moscow (Photo: VNA) Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is welcomed at the Pulkovo 2 Airport in Moscow (Photo: VNA) Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is welcomed at the Pulkovo 1 Airport in Moscow (Photo: VNA) Earlier, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visits the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg (Photo: VNA) Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visits the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg (Photo: VNA) Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visits cruiser Aurora in Saint Petersburg (Photo: VNA) Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visits cruiser Aurora in Saint Petersburg (Photo: VNA) Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visits cruiser Aurora in Saint Petersburg (Photo: VNA) Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and the Vietnamese delegation lay a … [Read more...] about Prime Minister arrives in Moscow for official visit to Russia