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Party General Secretary, President writes about role of digital transformation

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has written an article highlighting the role of digital transformation in national development. The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) introduces the translation of the article. ​

UNESCO hails Vietnam's contributions to natural sciences

Vietnam applauded UNESCO's support and advice on programmes related to the environment, climate, and water security.

Da Nang, RoK's Seoul fortify startup community connections

A scientific workshop titled "Connecting Innovation Spaces: Da Nang - Seoul" was held in the central beach city of Da Nang on August 29.

VN celebrates National Day with ceremony led by Party Chief, President To Lam

On the evening of August 29, Vietnam marked the 79th anniversary of its National Day with a grand ceremony at the Ho Guom Theatre in Hanoi.

Vietnam enhances cooperation in preventing transnational crimes in ASEAN

Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen. Luong Tam Quang on August 28 had a meeting with Secretary-General of ASEAN Kao Kim Hourn in Vientiane, Laos, on August 28 on the sidelines of the 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime.

VN calls on UN to increase support for developing countries in energy transition

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN) has underlined the need to increase support for developing countries in their energy transition to ensure a fair global shift to clean energy.

Vietnam, Australia expand cooperation on energy, minerals

Vietnam welcomes Australia's investment and cooperation in advanced and modern technology to optimise the exploitation and deep processing of key minerals and ensure environmental sustainability.

Vietnam marks one decade of UN peacekeeping training

The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VDPO), which serves as the Standing Office of the Ministry of National Defence's Steering Committee on participation in the United Nations peacekeeping operations.

Deputy PM highlights Vietnam’s 79-year diplomatic achievements

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has penned an article featuring the Vietnamese diplomatic sector's 79-year history (August 28, 1945).

Draft juvenile justice law highlights diversion measures

Diversion measures include monitoring, education and preventive measures replacing penalties for young offenders.

Australia, Vietnam strive for US$20 billion trade turnover target

Both countries have agreed to step up investment and trade promotion, striving to soon reach the trade turnover target of US$20 billion and double two-way investment over the next 2-3 years.

Australia, Vietnam hold diplomacy-defence dialogue in Hanoi

Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet and Australian Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Michelle Chan co-hosted the 9th Vietnam-Australia diplomacy-defence dialogue in Hanoi on August 26.

Top Vietnamese leader hosts Korea Coast Guard Commissioner General

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam hosted a reception for visiting Commissioner General of the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) Kim Jong-uk in Hanoi on August 26.

US Under Secretary of State to visit Vietnam

US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins is set to visit Vietnam on August 26- 27.

PM assigns tasks to newly-appointed Deputy PMs, Ministers

The PM expected that the newly-appointed officials would seriously follow the directions given by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.

Vietnam, US hold 13th Political-Security-Defence Dialogue

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc and US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins co-chaired the 13th Vietnam-US Political, Security, and Defence Dialogue in Hanoi on August 26.

Nguyen Hoa Binh, Ho Duc Phoc, and Bui Thanh Son appointed as Deputy PMs

During its 8th extraordinary session, the National Assembly voted to appoint Nguyen Hoa Binh, Ho Duc Phoc, and Bui Thanh Son as Deputy Prime Ministers.

National Assembly elects Minister of Justice & Minister of Environment

During its 8th extraordinary session on August 26, the National Assembly appointed Do Duc Duy as the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment and Nguyen Hai Ninh as the Minister of Justice for the 2021-2026 term.

NA to approve Deputy PMs and Ministers, elects Supreme Court Chief Justice

The National Assembly has convened for an extraordinary session to approve significant appointments within the government, including three new Deputy Prime Ministers and two Ministers.

Australian Senate President visits Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam

President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines visited the special national relic Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature Complex) in Hanoi on August 24 afternoon, as part of her ongoing official visit to Vietnam.