Politics - Society

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung greeted Danish Minister for Trade and Development Co-operation Mogens Jensen in Hanoi on September 19, assuring him that the government always facilitates the operations of foreign enterprises, including Danish firms working in Vietnam.

President Truong Tan Sang was informed about the latest efforts to preserve and restore Hoa Lu ancient capital, a historical and cultural site of great value in the northern province of Ninh Binh, during a working session with local authorities on January 14.

The Party Central Committee wrapped up its 10th meeting in Hanoi on January 12.

The Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) on the morning of January 9th debated a draft report on the realisation of socio-economic development tasks during 2011-2015 and orientations for the next five years at its ongoing 10th meeting.

The Ninh Binh provincial People's Committee on January 5th held a press conference to introduce activities celebrating Trang An Landscape Complex's recognition as World Culture and Nature Heritage by the UNESCO.

The tenth meeting of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) opened in Hanoi on January 5.

Confidence vote results on 57 holders of leading positions of the Party Committee of the National Assembly (NA) were announced on December 25, with NA Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu earning the highest number of high-confidence votes with 93.16 percent.

Christmas festive atmosphere is trickling into every corner of the country, with Catholics and Protestants holding a range of festivities in celebration of the holiday.

Cambodian leaders pledged to continue supporting the development of the traditional friendship and comprehensive co-operation with Vietnam, during their separate meetings with State President Truong Tan Sang in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on December 23.

Today, December 22, the whole Party, the entire army and all people are happily celebrating the 70th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) and the 25th celebration of All-People's Defence Day with significant achievements in socio-economic development, national defence and security, and foreign affairs over the years.

After three days (15 - 17 December, 2014) working hard with a democratic spirit and a high sense of responsibility, the 12th session of the 13th People's Council of Ninh Binh province arrived at a success with the passage of 22 important resolutions.

Chairman of the Ninh Binh People's Committee Dinh Van Dien on December 16 had a working meeting with Shinohara Kimio, Director of Nitta Construction Co., Ltd, on Japan's Internship Training Program between Nitta and the Tam Diep Electromechanical-Construction College.

A grand ceremony was held in Hanoi on December 14 to mark the 60th anniversary of the schools for southern students in North Vietnam, which State President Truong Tan Sang described as one of the most successful educational models in the country.

Vice Chairman of the Ninh Binh People's Committee Dinh Quoc Tri had a working session in Ninh Binh city on Devember 11 with a Taiwanese business delegation led by Chang Minh Yong, counsellor of Taiwanese Department of Investment Services.

President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Park Geun-hye has reiterated that the RoK considers Vietnam as the top partner in its policy of official development assistance (ODA), pledging priority to infrastructure, green growth and human resources projects in Vietnam.

A solemn ceremony was held in Kim Son district on December 3 to mark its 185th founding anniversary.

The eight session of the 13th National Assembly (NA) concluded on the November 28 afternoon after more than one month of working with a heavy agenda dealing with a number of important issues.

The 15th ASEAN Chiefs of Army Multilateral Meeting officially opened in Hanoi on November 26th. Senior Lieutenant General Do Ba Ty, Chief of the General Staff, Deputy Defense Minister, attended the event. Lieutenant General Nguyen Quoc Khanh, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army chaired the meeting.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Russian President Putin have emphasised the priority to develop cooperation in energy with focus on oil and gas and nuclear power during their talks in Sochi city, Russia, on November 25.