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Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi: A convergence of interests

 Former Vietnamese Ambassador to the DPRK Duong Chinh Thuc stressed that interest matching and efforts took the US and DPRK leaders to Singapore (June 2018) and then to Hanoi next week.

DPRK-USA Summit: Vietnam’s hosting role lauded by foreign media

The selection of Vietnam as the host of the second DPRK-USA summit has significant meanings, held Abdel-Moneim Said, chairman of the board, CEO and director of the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies.

Russian Foreign Minister praises growing Vietnam-Russia ties

 As strategic partners, Vietnam and Russia have maintained fruitful political dialogues and effective cooperation in different spheres, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

Hanoi ready for second DPRK-USA Summit

 Hanoi has basically finished preparations for the second DPRK-USA Summit and stands ready for the event which is slated for February 27 and 28.

DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit to help enhance Vietnam’s position

The upcoming DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam will be an unprecedented event held in Vietnam, demonstrating the country’s willingness to contribute to dialogue towards maintaining peace, security and stability on the Korean Peninsula.

Hanoi all set for DPRK-USA summit

 DPRK-USA summit will be held in Hanoi on Feb. 27-28. The event takes place as Hanoi marks two decades since it was recognised as ‘City for Peace’ by UNESCO.

PM inspects preparations for DPRK-USA Summit

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on February 24 visited the International Media Centre (IMC) in Hanoi to inspect preparations for the upcoming DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam.

Cambodian press highlights Vietnamese top leader’s visit

Major newspapers of Cambodia have run a series of stories on the State visit to Cambodia of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Nguyen Phu Trong on February 25-26.

Party General Secretary, President meets former leader of Laos

 General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Nguyen Phu Trong met with former General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President Choummaly Sayasone in Vientiane on February 24.

Military adopts maximum security measures for DPRK-USA summit

Military forces have been imposing all necessary security measures to ensure safety and security for DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam, slated for Feb. 27-28.

DPRK Chairman’s train arrives in China en route to Vietnam

The armoured train of Chairman Kim Jong-un crossed into the Chinese border town of Dandong after 9pm on February 23 (local time) ahead of his second summit with US President Donald Trump in Vietnam.

Former ministers of Information and Communications put into custody

 Former ministers of information and communications Nguyễn Bắc Son and Trương Minh Tuấn were taken into custody on Saturday accused of violating provisions on public investment capital management which caused serious consequences.

DPRK leader Kim Jong Un to visit Vietnam

Chairman of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un will pay an official visit to Viet Nam in the coming days, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday.

DPRK-USA Summit: A chance for Vietnam to promote foreign policy

 The upcoming DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam is a good chance for Vietnam to promote its foreign policy and show its wish to join hands in building peace in the region and the world, said Le Thi Thu Hang, the Foreign Ministry's Spokeswoman. 

Int’l media centre for 2nd DPRK-USA Summit in pictures

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh cut the ribbon to inaugurate an international media centre in service of the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam in Hanoi on Saturday. 

A look back at Vietnam war against Chinese invasion after 40 years

 The number of the invading Chinese army was more than the figure of American troops at its peak during the Vietnam War (550,000) and the number of the French expeditionary force in the first Indochina war (250,000).

National Assembly’s Standing Committee convenes 31st session

 The Standing Committee of the National Assembly opened its 31st session on February 21 under the chair of Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

German FM hails visit by Deputy Prime Minister

 German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on February 20 described the ongoing visit by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh as laying a foundation for both countries to develop bilateral strategic partnership.

Vietnam – important partner of Argentina: President Macri

Argentine President Mauricio Macri has affirmed that Vietnam is an important partner of Argentina and his visit to the country aims to consolidate bilateral relations.

Vietnam, Argentina seek ways to cement economic partnerships

 A Vietnam-Argentina business forum took place in Hanoi on February 21 with a view to promoting cooperation between the countries’ enterprises.