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Politburo member Binh made the statement during his reception for Lucien Wong, Attorney-General of Singapore, and members of the Attorney-General’s Chambers delegation, on January 22, who are on a working visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Le Minh Tri, Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Vietnam. Deputy PM Binh emphasised that Vietnam and Singapore have been engaged in judicial assistance within the ASEAN bloc, highly appreciating the effective coordination between the two countries in implementing criminal justice authorisation. An overview of the reception. (Photo: VGP) He voiced his belief that the Vietnam-Singapore strategic partnership will enter a new development stage as the economy in each nation and the region is growing strongly, asking the Attorney-General to contribute to comprehensively facilitating cooperation facets between the two countries, including justice cooperation. Vietnam is facing many justice-related issues in its process of … [Read more...] about Permanent Deputy PM greets Attorney-General of Singapore

Chairwoman of National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan made the statement during her meeting with outstanding writers and artists in Hanoi on January 22. She appreciated the achievements that the cultural sector gained in the past year, contributing to improving the people’s cultural and spiritual lives, as well as promoting the image of the land and people of Vietnam to the world. The NA leader also hailed the contributions made by writers and artists to the development of the national culture and arts. She affirmed that the Party and State always pay great attention to developing guidelines, policies and laws in order to create favourable conditions for writers and artists to promote their talents. NA Chairwoman Ngan stressed the important role of artists and writers in promoting the Party’s guidelines and State’s policies and laws to the people, as well as in educating human personalities, particularly for younger generations. During the process of renewal and … [Read more...] about Writers, artists urged to promote national cultural identity

Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh (standing) speaks at the working session with Quang Tri authorities (Photo: VNA) Quang Tri (VNA) – The central province of Quang Tri fulfilled all of its set socio-economic targets in 2018 and posted an annual economic growth of 7.12 percent, Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh was reported at a working session with local authorities on January 22. The per capita gross regional domestic product (GRDP) was estimated at 43.6 million VND (1,878 USD), a year-on-year rise of 8.1 percent.  More than 29,000 national revolutionary contributors in the province have received gifts worth over 6 billion VND (258,567 USD) from the President on the occasion of the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival 2019. The province also spent over 1.3 billion VND (56,012 USD) to visit and present gift packages to social welfare families. A programme was also held to raise more than 9.3 billion VND (400,704 USD) to support people from disadvantaged backgrounds.   … [Read more...] about Quang Tri records economic growth of 7.12 percent in 2018

At the event (Source: VOV) HCM City (VNA) – A get-together was held in Ho Chi Minh City on January 22 by the HCM City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) to celebrate the 231st anniversary of Australia Day (January 26, showing the friendship and solidarity between the city’s people and their Australian counterparts. Addressing the event, Chairman of the Vietnam-Australia Friendship Association (VAFA) of HCM City Luong Van Ly stressed that cooperation between the two nations has been on the basis of mutual benefit and respect towards development, peace, and prosperity. Since the establishment of the comprehensive partnership in September 2009, the bilateral relations have been strengthened and developed across a range of fields in a practical and rapid manner. Vietnam-Australia relations were officially upgraded to a Strategic Partnership in March 2018, laying the foundation for the two sides to enhance mutual trust and understanding, thus deepening bilateral … [Read more...] about Australia Day celebrated in Ho Chi Minh City

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and President of the Senate of Australia Scott Ryan (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong said he hopes Vietnam and Australia will continue their sound Party ties and create firm political connectivity as a basis to step up their strategic partnership, at his reception in Hanoi on January 22 for President of the Senate of Australia Scott Ryan. Senate President Scott Ryan, who is on an official visit to Vietnam, informed his host of the good results of his talks with Chairwoman of the Vietnam National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, affirming that the Senate of Australia will continue promoting its role in enhancing cooperation with the Vietnam NA and supporting the strategic partnership between the two countries. Australia will work closely with Vietnam in maintaining peace, stability, and cooperation in the region as well as in implementing efficiently agreements they joined, … [Read more...] about Party, State leader welcomes Australian Senate President