Two suspected jihadists have been killed in an anti-terror operation in eastern Belgium, officials say.

 New Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel has applauded Vietnam’s recent socio-economic achievements that will create favourable conditions for propelling bilateral relations forward in the future.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrived in Brussels on October 12, beginning his official visit to Belgium at the invitation of his Belgian counterpart Elio Di Rupo.

 Prime Minister to visit Belgium, EU, Germany, Vatican; Deputy PM meets Russian Security Council officials; Vietnam to impart developmental knowledge to Laos; NA delegation pays working visit to France

 President of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives André Flahaut voiced his support for the peaceful settlement of East Sea issues at a recent reception for Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Chairman Le Hoang Quan in Brussels.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The string trio Samir Barris from Belgium will hold three concerts in Ha Noi, Hue and HCM City in March to celebrate the International Francophonie Day on March 20.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and Belgium signed an agreement for supporting the innovation and development of Business Incubators Policy Project (BIPP) in Vietnam with a total budget of 4.4 million euros.

Like other Vietnamese people, Nguyen Minh, a painter in Bien Hoa city, the southern province of Dong Nai, has expressed his love and respect for General Vo Nguyen Giap in his own way.

Vietnam has been elected for the first time to the Programme and Budget Committee of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) for the 2013-15 term, a Vietnamese official has said.

A government delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai is paying official visits to Italy and Belgium from September 23-27.

 Tintin entertains the poor; European films premier in HCM City; Multi-instrumentalist joins composer for show; Young artists promoted at showcase

  Vietnamese Foreign Minister joins regional meetings; Vietnam, Wallonia enhance cooperation; Vietnam attends 9th AEC Council meeting; Vietnam, Brazil look to strengthen ties

VietNamNet Bridge – The famous jazz band Tricycle will perform well-known works and the works composed by the band in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on March 18-19.

Party Chief meets with Belgian leaders; Vietnam, Belgium hold high-level talks; Talk discusses Paris Peace Accords; Congratulations on Vietnam-China diplomatic ties anniversary; Meeting marks Vietnam-China diplomatic ties

  Vietnam to boost relations with Belgium; Vietnam, Holland forge cooperation; Party leader welcomes Vietnamese studies delegates; Party leader greets visiting scholars