The National Assembly on Wednesday held a vote of confidence in 44 high-ranking officials elected or approved by the legislative body. Below are the outcomes.

Vietnam is ready to cooperate with other countries to realise the sustainable development goal through sharing its potential and strengths, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha said at the 2023 Global Gateway Forum in Brussels.

President Vo Van Thuong has signed a decision ratifying the Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between Vietnam and Argentina, as recently proposed by the Government.

The 15th East Sea International Conference themed “Luminate the Grey, Light Up the Green” opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 15, with more than 200 delegates attending in person while nearly 250 others participate via teleconferencing.

Over the previous six months, Vietnam has admirably overcome obstacles and made significant strides, setting the stage for socio-economic advancement. Vietnam continues to distinguish itself as a prominent player on the global economic landscape.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis in Hanoi on October 24, on the occasion of the 78th founding anniversary of the UN.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha will attend the first Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, Belgium from October 25-26, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Monday.

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara will pay an official visit to Viet Nam from October 25-26 at the invitation of Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.

President Vo Van Thuong and his entourage’s trip to China to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) has been a success.

Vietnamese Prime Minister attended a summit between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) that opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 20.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism signed an action programme to boost the two countries’ tourism cooperation in Riyadh on October 19.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 19 visited the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Headquarters, met GCC Secretary General Jassim Muhammad Al-Budaiwi.

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong received Liang Hua, Chairman of Huawei – a leading Chinese group in ICT infrastructure, digital energy, cloud computing and terminal equipment, in Beijing on October 19.

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has welcomed China Communications Construction Co. Ltd (CCCC)’s plan to expand investment and business activities in Vietnam while meeting a representative of the firm in Beijing on October 19.

Vietnam and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia have signed more than 10 projects funded by official development assistance (ODA) worth over 165 million USD.

Japan’s total official development assistance (ODA) commitment to Vietnam from April 2022 to March 2023 amounts to JPY18.9 billion (nearly VND31 trillion), excluding loans to the private sector.

Sailing training ship INS Sudarshini of the Indian Navy docked at Ho Chi Minh City international port on October 18, beginning a friendly visit to the southern metropolis of Vietnam.

President Vo Van Thuong suggested three pillars for cooperation in digital economy while addressing the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) in Beijing, China, on October 18.

PM Pham Minh Chinh received leaders of major groups from Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf in Riyadh on October 18 as part of his trip to attend the ASEAN - Gulf Cooperation Council Summit and visit the host country.

Vietnamese State President Vo Van Thuong joined other heads of state and government of more than 20 countries to attend the opening ceremony of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) in Beijing on October 18.