Vietnam Party chief delivers Lunar New Year greetings after three-week public absence

Vietnam Party chief delivers Lunar New Year greetings after three-week public absence

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong met Wednesday morning with incumbent and former Party and state leaders and conveyed Tet or Lunar New Year greetings after a three-week absence from the public eye.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam-China relations a top priority in pursuit of peace: Party leader

Vietnam-China relations a top priority in pursuit of peace: Party leader

Vietnam considers the development of relations with China a top priority and a strategic choice, for the happiness of the people of both nations, and for global peace and progress, said Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

China president starts 2-day Hanoi visit with canon salute

China president starts 2-day Hanoi visit with canon salute

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his spouse arrived in Hanoi on Tuesday for a two-day visit and was offered an official welcome ceremony with 21-cannon salute, the highest level for a head of state.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Hanoi, Beijing to discuss upgrading ties in Xi’s visit: China spokesperson

Hanoi, Beijing to discuss upgrading ties in Xi’s visit: China spokesperson

China and Vietnam will discuss upgrading bilateral relations during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Hanoi next week, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Thursday.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, China should boost rail links, lift tourism to pre-pandemic level: Deputy PM

Vietnam, China should boost rail links, lift tourism to pre-pandemic level: Deputy PM

Vietnam and China should boost transport infrastructure connectivity, especially railways, and attempt to revive tourism cooperation to pre-Covid levels, said Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, Turkey look to upgrade ties, lift two-way trade to $4 bln

Vietnam, Turkey look to upgrade ties, lift two-way trade to $4 bln

Vietnam and Turkey should work on mechanisms to deepen bilateral ties, including studying the possibility of elevating them to a new height, given the wishes of both sides, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has suggested.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

French President Macron to visit Vietnam in late 2024 or early 2025: ambassador

French President Macron to visit Vietnam in late 2024 or early 2025: ambassador

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit Vietnam in late 2024 or early 2025, French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet said Monday.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam PM calls for US hi-tech investment, sees deals sealed

Vietnam PM calls for US hi-tech investment, sees deals sealed

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has once again called on American companies to invest in Vietnam with a focus on high technology in order to realize the U.S. commitment to a strong, independent, resilient and prosperous Vietnam.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam urges haste in U.S. recognition of market economy status

Vietnam urges haste in U.S. recognition of market economy status

Vietnam has officially requested the U.S. to recognize it as a market economy and urged expedited processing of relevant procedures.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, US issue joint leaders’ statement

Vietnam, US issue joint leaders’ statement

Leaders of Vietnam and the US have issued a Joint Leaders’ Statement on elevating the Vietnam-U.S. ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on the occasion of President Joe Biden’s state visit to Vietnam from September 10-11.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

US to help Vietnam boost semiconductor industry development

US to help Vietnam boost semiconductor industry development

Recognizing that Vietnam can play a critical role in building resilient semiconductor supply chains, the US has announced a set of new initiatives to strengthen bilateral sci-tech ties.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam-US ties elevated to highest level - comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam-US ties elevated to highest level - comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam and the U.S. have agreed to raise bilateral ties to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership, the highest in Vietnam’s diplomatic hierarchy, during President Joe Biden’s ongoing state visit to Hanoi.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

President Biden starts Hanoi visit to boost Vietnam-US ties

President Biden starts Hanoi visit to boost Vietnam-US ties

U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Hanoi on Sunday afternoon, beginning a two-day visit that aims to bring U.S.-Vietnam relations to a new height.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Party General Secretary extends greetings for Year of the Cat

Party General Secretary extends greetings for Year of the Cat

On the occasion of the Year of the Cat 2023, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has delivered New Year messages and his best wishes to Vietnamese people at home and abroad, as well as people around the world.

Society - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Criminals escaping abroad can't escape punishment: Party General Secretary

Criminals escaping abroad can't escape punishment: Party General Secretary

Any one that commits violations will be handled strictly as there are no "forbidden zones, no exceptions, whoever the person is," Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong said Friday.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam-China joint statement

Vietnam-China joint statement

Vietnam and China have issued a joint statement on continuing to promote and deepen the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership on the occasion of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit to China from October 31-November 1.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, China issue joint statement to enhance cooperation

Vietnam, China issue joint statement to enhance cooperation

Vietnam and China have issued a joint statement on continuing to deepen the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership on the occasion of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit to China.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam considers ties with China a top priority: Party chief

Vietnam considers ties with China a top priority: Party chief

Vietnam considers the development of ties with China a top priority, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong said in a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing Tuesday.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, China Party leaders highly value bilateral ties in talks

Vietnam, China Party leaders highly value bilateral ties in talks

Vietnam's General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and General Secretary, President of China Xi Jinping highly valued bilateral relations during their talks in Beijing Monday.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Party leader’s visit to take Vietnam-China ties to new development period

Party leader’s visit to take Vietnam-China ties to new development period

Vietnam's Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong left Hanoi Sunday on an official visit to China which will run through Tuesday.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Resign, find more suitable jobs: Party chief to corrupt, inefficient officials

Resign, find more suitable jobs: Party chief to corrupt, inefficient officials

The Party Central Committee encourages officials who make mistakes and lack ability to resign or find more suitable jobs, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong told voters Saturday.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

HCMC needs infrastructure development breakthroughs: Party leader

HCMC needs infrastructure development breakthroughs: Party leader

Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong on Friday asked Ho Chi Minh City to prioritize construction and create stronger advances in growing the southern economic hub’s infrastructure system.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7