Politics - Society

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung highlighted Vietnam's desire to strengthen ties with the EU - particularly in economics, trade, investment and tourism - at a reception for a top European Commission official in Hanoi on November 13.

Vietnam and Russia on November 12 issued a joint statement on the occasion of Russian President Vladimir Putin's State visit to Vietnam, affirming the continued strengthening of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

Viet Nam has officially been elected as a new member of the UN Human Rights Council for the 2014-2016 period in a vote held on Tuesday in New York.

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin arrived in Hanoi on November 12 for a state-level visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Truong Tan Sang.

The National Assembly (NA) on November 11 passed a Resolution on socio-economic development plan for 2014 with votes reaching 86.35%.

Foreign Ministers of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) convened their 11th meeting in Gurgaon, India on November 11. A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc attended the event.

Vietnam deems the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as an important development partner, which has provided practical assistance to the country in poverty reduction, socio-economic development and the realisation of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Russian President Vladimir Putin's November 12 visit to Vietnam will further the comprehensive strategic partnership and mutual understanding between the two countries while enhancing collaboration at regional and international forums.

Vietnam, as Chair of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), introduced a draft resolution entitled "Report of the IAEA" at a November 5-6 plenary session of the 68th UN General Assembly in New York.

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh have expressed their delight at growing ties between the two countries, evinced by many high-level visits and practical benefits for both peoples.

NA deputies discussed the draft amendments ot the 1992 Constitution on November 5, confirming the Communist Party of Vietnam as the only leading force of the State and society.

National Assembly (NA) deputies spent the 12th working day (November 4) of the sixth session discussing a draft law on practising thrift, a roadwork project and amendments to the Law on Customs.

VGP - PM Nguyen Tan Dung stressed that Viet Nam and Middle East and North African (MENA) countries have advantages and potentials for cooperation for mutual development.

Over the past three years, the National Target Programme (NTP) for 2011-2015 has contributed to boost national socio-economic development, stabilise the economy, ensure social welfare, alleviate hunger and reduce poverty.

On October 30, the eighth working day of the National Assembly's (NA) sixth session, deputies heard reports reviewing the hydropower master plan and a resolution on the bidding process for construction projects.

State President Truong Tan Sang on Wednesday in Ha Noi received Angolan Minister of Science and Technology who is in Viet Nam for the sixth meeting of the Viet Nam-Angola Joint Committee.

Vietnam vows to work unceasingly with Japan to promote the two countries' strategic partnership in a sustainable, enduring manner for mutual development and prosperity.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung on October 28 attended an opening ceremony of the 50th Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Annual General Assembly (ABU GA) in Ha Noi.

Vietnam and Bulgaria have issued a joint statement on President Rosen Plevneliev's official visit to Vietnam, communicating their consensus on developing the two countries' ties towards a future strategic partnership.