Lawrence Wong, Singaporean Minister of National Development and Second Minister of Finance, speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Embassy of Vietnam on September 5 hosted a banquet for about 500 Singaporean guests, foreign diplomats, scholars, and Vietnamese nationals living in Singapore to celebrate the 73rd National Day. In her remarks at the event, Ambassador Tao Thi Huong briefed her guests on Vietnam’s hard-won achievements since the country declared its independence. After seven decades, Vietnam has gone a long way from a backward, war-torn country living in poverty and loss to become a developing, middle-income nation which is in the process of industrialisation, modernisation and international integration, she said. Vietnam has demonstrated that it is a good friend and reliable partner amongst the international community, always aiming for win-win cooperation, she added. Lawrence Wong, Singaporean Minister of National Development and Second … [Read more...] about 73rd National Day marked in Singapore, India, Czech
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Russia’s National Day observed in Hanoi
Vietnam and Russia have enjoyed fruitful relations. (Photo: IIB) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association in collaboration with the Russian Embassy in Vietnam organised a ceremony in Hanoi on June 13 to mark the 28th National Day of the Russian Federation (June 12). Congratulating the Government and people of Russian on their National Day and as well as Russia on its hosting the World Cup 2018, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association Trinh Quoc Khanh expressed his delight at the fruitful Vietnam-Russia relations in the past years. Traditional friendship and cooperation between the two nations have been nurtured by generations of leaders and peoples of both sides, he said, adding that Vietnam always treasures and prioritises to develop relations with Russia in various fields. Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vasilievich Vnukov affirmed that the two countries have diversified the comprehensive strategic partnership with an array of new … [Read more...] about Russia’s National Day observed in Hanoi
The Philippines’ National Day celebrated in Hanoi
The Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism, Nguyen Ngoc Thien; Deputy-Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, Major General Ngo Minh Tien and representatives from foreign diplomatic corps in Hanoi attended the event. Filipino Ambassador to Vietnam Noel Servigon addressing the ceremony to mark the Philippines'120th National Day hosted by the Vietnam-Philippines Friendship Association. Photo: baoquocte.vn In his speech, the Filipino Ambassador to Vietnam Noel Servigon emphasized that this was a chance to reminisce about the fight for national independence and to honor those who had bravely fought for the freedom of the Philippines. Regarding the bilateral ties between the Philippines and Vietnam, the Filipino diplomat said that apart from present achievements, there remains much room for the two countries to boost their cooperation in the future. For his part, Minister Thien congratulated the Philippines on its important accomplishments … [Read more...] about The Philippines’ National Day celebrated in Hanoi
NA’s working day on June 8th centres around law making
In the morning, after passing the Law on National Defence (revised), the NA engaged in lively discussion on the bill on Vietnam’s coast guard, with 20 deputies taking the floor and five others joining in the debate.In response to some issues raised by the deputies, Defence Minister Ngo Xuan Lich gave explanations to clarify the issues.Deputy Tran Xuan Hung of Ha Nam province speaks at the plenary debate of the National Assembly on June 8th (Photo: VNA)In the afternoon, the NA approved the resolution on the law and ordinance building programme in 2019 and adjustments to the 2018 programme.Then the draft Law on Cultivation was tabled for discussion.Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong also took the floor to clarify some issues raised by the deputies during the debate.The NA will not meet on June 9th and 10th.It will resume working on June 11th, with the agenda for the day covering the draft law on amnesty (revised) and the draft law on amendments and … [Read more...] about NA’s working day on June 8th centres around law making
NA’s working day on June 8 centres around law making
In the morning, after passing the Law on National Defence (revised), the NA engaged in lively discussion on the bill on Vietnam’s coast guard, with 20 deputies taking the floor and five others joining in the debate. Deputy Tran Xuan Hung of Ha Nam province speaks at the plenary debate of the National Assembly on June 8 In response to some issues raised by the deputies, Defence Minister Ngo Xuan Lich gave explanations to clarify the issues. In the afternoon, the NA approved the resolution on the law and ordinance building programme in 2019 and adjustments to the 2018 programme. Then the draft Law on Cultivation was tabled for discussion. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong also took the floor to clarify some issues raised by the deputies during the debate. The NA will not meet on June 9 and 10. It will resume working on June 11, with the agenda for the day covering the draft law on amnesty (revised) and the draft law on amendments … [Read more...] about NA’s working day on June 8 centres around law making