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Coach Park Hang-seo (middle) seen in the exchange in Phu Tho province  The event was part of the “Gieo mơ uoc – Give a dream” programme launched by Park in provinces and cities across the country with the aim of providing equipment and supporting disadvantaged children to pursue their passion for football. At the event, Park and sponsors gave gifts to disadvantaged children from both Tuyen Quang and Phu Tho provinces as well as football equipment for Phu Tho province. He also provided the kids with football playing skills and played with them in a friendly match. … [Read more...] about Coach Park Hang-seo meets pupils in Phu Tho province

Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Quoc Vuong (R) receives US Defence Secretary Mark Esper (Photo: VNA)   Hanoi (VNA) – Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Quoc Vuong on November 20 received US Defence Secretary Mark Esper, who is now on a working visit to Vietnam. The US official spoke highly of the dynamic developments, position, role and active contributions of Vietnam to regional and international issues. He hailed the practical and effective developments of the Vietnam – US relations over the recent past, and affirmed that the US attaches importance to and hopes to further strengthen and deepen the relations as well as cooperation with Vietnam in all the fields, with that on defence being an important component. Esper congratulated Vietnam on its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2020-2021 term and … [Read more...] about Party leading official welcomes US Defence Secretary

Illustrative image (Photo: Internet)   Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong has exchanged messages of congratulations with President of Mongolia Khaltmaa Battulga on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of Vietnam – Mongolia diplomatic ties (November 17).  On the occasion, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Mongolian counterpart Ukhnaa Khurelsukh; National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Speaker of the Parliament of Mongolia Gombojav Zandanshatar; Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Mongolian Foreign Minister Damdin Tsogtbaatar also exchanged congratulatory messages. Since the establishment of their diplomatic ties, the two countries have been developing bilateral relations in such various fields such as politics, economy, education and culture. Political relations have enjoyed multiple strides with high-level mutual visits maintained. Bilateral trade reached 60 million USD in 2018, … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Mongolia exchange congratulations on diplomatic ties

At the meeting (Photo: VNA)   Hanoi (VNA) – The 14th National Assembly’s eighth session approved the draft revised Labour Code during its 23rd working day in Hanoi on November 20 under the chair of NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. Also during the plenary session in the morning, the legislature discussed the draft amended Investment Law under the direction of NA Vice Chairman Phung Quoc Hien. A majority of opinions agreed with the need to amend and supplement the law. Lawmakers presented their opinions on conditional business lines, capital contribution and stake purchase, business incentives, among others. In the afternoon, they joined plenary discussions on the draft revised Enterprise Law and highlighted the need to continue fine-tuning regulations, cutting administrative procedures to improve business environment. Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung later gave explanation on issues of deputies’ concern. On November 21, the NA … [Read more...] about NA approves draft revised Labour Code on 23rd working day

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Phung Quoc Hien (R) received Jerry Cook, Vice President, Government and Trade Relations at Hanesbrands Inc. on June 12 (Photo: VNA)   Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is willing to create favourable conditions for foreign companies, including those from the US, to invest and expand business and production in the country, said Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Phung Quoc Hien. Hien made the pledge while receiving a delegation from the US-based clothing company Hanesbrands Inc., led by Jerry Cook, Vice President, Government and Trade Relations, in Hanoi on June 12. Speaking highly of the thriving Vietnam-US comprehensive cooperation and especially bilateral economic ties, the NA Vice Chairman affirmed that Vietnam always regards the US one of the country’s leading trade and economic partners. Two-way trade surged to more than 60 billion USD in 2018 from just 450 million USD in 1994, he said, adding that the US has been … [Read more...] about Vietnam creates optimal conditions for foreign investors: NA leader