VietNamNet Bridge – Among the equipment used to ensure security for the 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, scheduled in late January, will be anti-terrorism vehicles and equipment of the police force.

 Preparations for the 12th National Party Congress have been basically completed to date, said Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Le Hong Anh.

In an interview with VietNamNet, deputy head of the NA delegation of Hai Phong – Mr. Tran Ngoc Vinh - said that the Party Central Committee has thoughtfully prepared the personnel tasks, under a strict process.

 Leaders from China, Cuba, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Russia have congratulated Vietnam on the 85th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) on February 3.

 Reality over the past 85 years has proved that the correct and clear-sighted leadership of the Party is the decisive factor behind every victory of the Vietnamese revolution, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong said.

 President Sang welcomes Marxist theory scholars; NA Vice Chairwoman receives Timor Leste delegation; CPV, Hungarian political parties agree to foster ties; Vietnam, Laos exchange AIPA organisation experience

 Vietnamese, Thai parties tighten ties; President gets behind female empowerment; Vietnam to make positive contribution to APEC 21; NA Chair prioritises education

In developing the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia, co-operation in the energy sector, especially oil and gas, plays an extremely important role, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung stated.

 Viet Nam values broad co-operation with Japan: PM; CPV delegation visits China; Defence Minister receives Brunei Navy Commander; NZ ambassador vows stronger links with Vietnam

 Congratulatory messages sent to Australia, Quatar; Ties with RoK sea police bolstered; Seminar on Ho Chi Minh’s thoughts; Government offices to share with Laos

 Russian Ambassador: Vietnam’s position in regional policy; Greetings extended to Russian leaders on National Day; Vietnam-Vatican Working Group to meet

 Australian parliament speaker begins Vietnam visit; Vietnam keen on Japan’s development experience; Vietnam, Swaziland establish diplomatic ties

 CPV senior official hails ties with Germany; AIPA Caucus looks to development goals; PM Dung meets with Haiphong voters

The Communist Party of Vietnam advocates proactively participating in multilateral organisations and forums of political parties and prioritising the consolidation of its ties with the International Conference of Asian Political Parties.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) will host the 19th meeting of International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) Standing Committee on April 25 in Hanoi.

  New constitution must reflect Party and people’s aspiration; NA leader works with youth union on Constitution; CPIM busy in Hanoi; Vietnam, Australia cement bilateral ties

A meeting to mark the 83rd founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the 1968 Spring Offensive and Uprising was held in Ho Chi Minh City on February 2.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A delegation from the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has attended a conference on international communist movements in Moscow, Russia.

During his official visit to Japan, National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung on December 6 had meetings with former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and representatives from the Communist Party of Japan (CPJ)