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Presidents To Lam and Putin discuss bilateral relations in Hanoi

At noon on June 20, following a solemn welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace, President To Lam held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his state visit to Vietnam.

Hanoi welcomes President Putin with 21 cannon salutes

An official welcoming ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin took place at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi at noon on June 20. The ceremony was conducted with the utmost solemnity to honor the state visit.

Russian President Putin arrives in Hanoi, begins State visit to Vietnam

Early this morning (June 20), Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, marking the start of his State visit to Vietnam.

Politburo accepts resignation of Hanoi Party Secretary Dinh Tien Dung

The Politburo agrees to let Mr. Dinh Tien Dung resign from the position of Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee.

President To Lam welcomes newly accredited ambassadors

President To Lam separately received the ambassadors of Pakistan, Mozambique, and Timor-Leste who came to present their credentials in Hanoi on June 18.

Putin's fifth visit to Vietnam: A symbol of enduring friendship

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to Vietnam marks a significant milestone in the deep and multifaceted relationship between the two nations.

A look back: Four historic visits of Russian President Putin to Vietnam

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited Vietnam four times, each marking an important milestone in the relationship between the two countries.

District chair removed from Party position following VND170bi loss & misconduct

Nguyen Thi Giang Huong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the People's Committee of Nhon Trach District has been removed from her position as Deputy Secretary of the Nhon Trach District Party Committee for the 2020-2025 term.

Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Vietnam on June 19-20

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a State visit to Vietnam from June 19-20, at the invitation of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Disciplinary measures proposed for several Party organisations, members

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission held its 42nd meeting from June 12-14, during which it proposed disciplinary measures against a number of Party organisations and members for violating Party regulations.

HCMC Party Chief demands urgent action on poor living conditions in city center

HCMC Party Secretary Nguyen Van Nen has called for decisive measures to address the cramped and inconvenient living conditions faced by many households in the city center, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

Vietnam puts forward 1st candidate for International Law of the Sea tribunal

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Director of the East Sea Institute at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, is running for the 2026-2035 term.

Task assignments for Vietnam's four Deputy Prime Ministers

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has detailed the specific responsibilities for the four Deputy Prime Ministers: Le Minh Khai, Tran Hong Ha, Tran Luu Quang, and Le Thanh Long.

Proposal to allow hiring of security forces for protection of key leaders abroad

During the session on June 12 afternoon, the National Assembly Standing Committee reviewed amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Guards.

Int'l Day of Play celebrated by UN for first time under Vietnam's initiative

Vietnam and the Core Group countries promoting Resolution 78/268 of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly solemnly launched the first activities in celebration of International Day of Play on June 11, in New York.

Vietnam appoints 5th military officer to UN Headquarters

Senior Lieutenant Colonel Truong Anh Tuan has been appointed as the 5th Vietnamese officer to serve at the United Nations (UN) headquarters, triumphing over fierce global competition.

Vietnamese engineers in Africa receive UN Peacekeeping Medal

The Vietnamese peacekeeping force at the UNISFA Mission in the Abyei region has been awarded the UN Peacekeeping Medal for its outstanding contributions.

President To Lam receives ambassadors, chargés d’affaires of EU

President To Lam received the Ambassador of the European Union (EU) and the ambassadors and chargés d’affaires of EU member countries who came to pay a courtesy call on the new State leader of Vietnam in Hanoi on June 7.

President Biden nominates Kin Moy as US Ambassador to Vietnam

Mr. Kin Moy, currently Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as the US Ambassador to Vietnam.

Vietnam has new Deputy Prime Minister

The National Assembly on June 6 approved a resolution ratifying the appointment of Justice Minister Le Thanh Long as Deputy Prime Minister in the incumbent government of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh for the 2021-2026 term.