Politics

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc along with the leaders of ASEAN and Australia, China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Russia and the US attended the 13th East Asia Summit (EAS) in Singapore on November 15 as part of the 33rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings. In his speech, the PM called on EAS to maintain dialogue, build trust and support combined efforts to uphold international law, form and comply with a code of conduct, refrain from unilateral actions, and support the peaceful settlement of differences. He urged EAS member states of the East Asia Summit (EAS) to enhance connectivity in their legal systems, infrastructure, and digitization process. Concerning regional and global issues of shared concern, Phuc held that a stable and peaceful environment is a prerequisite for development cooperation, and striving for such a goal is a common responsibility for many countries, including EAS member states. With regard to the East Sea issue, the government … [Read more...] about East Asia Summit promotes dialogue mechanism

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind (Source: VNA)   New Delhi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in India held a press conference on November 15 to announce information regarding the Vietnam visit by Indian President Ram Nath Kovind from November 18-20.  At the event, Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau said President Kovind will meet leading officials of the central city of Da Nang and visit the world cultural heritage My Son in the central province of Quang Nam.  In Hanoi on November 20, the President will hold talks with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Nguyen Phu Trong, meet National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. He will also deliver a speech at Vietnam’s legislature, becoming the second foreign leader to address the Vietnamese NA, after Chinese President Xi Jinping.  Chau said two years have passed by since the upgrade of the Vietnam – India strategic … [Read more...] about Press conference on Indian President’s upcoming Vietnam visit

Deputy from Quang Ngai Pham Thi Thu Trang at the meeting (Source: VNA)   Hanoi (VNA) – The 14th National Assembly (NA) discussed the draft revision of the Law on Education during its ongoing sixth session in Hanoi on November 15.  A majority of lawmakers agreed with the bill, the Government’s report on acquiring public feedback on the draft law, and a report on examining the draft law by the NA Committee on culture, education, youth, adolescents, and children.  Twenty-eight legislators offered opinions about investment in education, incentives for teachers, scholarship and tuition policy, textbooks, the national high school graduation examination, reform in education and training, education quality accreditation, education for the disabled, among others.  Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha explained in detail some of the issues raised by deputies.  Concluding the morning session, NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong asked the NA … [Read more...] about 14th NA discusses revised Law on Education

At the meeting (Source: VNA)   Singapore (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc urged member states of the East Asia Summit (EAS) to strengthen connectivity in their legal systems, infrastructure, and digitization process during the 33th EAS in Singapore on November 15.  Addressing the event, the PM said the EAS needs to maintain dialogue, build trust and support collective efforts to uphold international law, form and abide by a code of conduct, refrain from unilateral actions, and support the peaceful settlement of differences.  Discussing regional and global issues of concern, the leader said a stable and peaceful environment is a prerequisite for development cooperation, and striving for such a goal is a common responsibility for many countries, including EAS member states.  Regarding the East Sea issue, he stressed that ASEAN always upholds self-restraint, increases dialogues, builds trust, prevents militarisation, abides by international law, … [Read more...] about PM calls on East Asia Summit for connectivity

Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh (right) and Belarusian Defence Minister Ravkov Andrei Alekseevich. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh has expressed her wish that Vietnam and Belarus will step up their relations in all potential aspects, of which defence cooperation should be made a highlight. At a reception for Belarusian Defence Minister Ravkov Andrei Alekseevich in Hanoi on November 15, Thinh said Vietnam always attaches importance to its partnership with Belarus. Vietnam is ready to act as a bridge for Belarus to enhance collaboration with ASEAN nations, she said, asking the European country to support Vietnam’s bid to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2020-2021. Appreciating the fruitful defence cooperation between the two countries over the past time, especially in training, military technique, political education for soldiers and people, and information and communications, the Vice President … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Belarus urged to make defence cooperation a highlight