The 14th National Assembly (NA) which will last for 20 working days opened its fifth session Monday morning in Hà Nội.

The Government will strive for gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.8 percent in 2019, according to a direction signed by Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc this week.

 A Vietnamese military delegation led by Defence Minister Ngô Xuân Lịch will attend the 17th Asia Security Summit or Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore from May 31 to June 3. 

 Government-led inspection working group found that ministries have made poor progress on cutting red tape, in spite of the Prime Minister’s exhortation.

Việt Nam-Japan relations are at their best point since the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties 45 years ago, President Trần Đại Quang told Chairman of the Japanese Communist Party (JCP) Kazuo Shii during a reception on May 31.

The National Assembly debate on the draft amendment to the anti-corruption law on Thursday was thrown into confusion as the deputies failed to agree on how to handle the suspicious unreported wealth of a public servant.

Việt Nam protests recent complicating developments in the East Sea and asked China, Taiwan and the Philippines to halt unilateral acts that undermine peace and stability in the disputed waters.

National Assembly (NA) deputies on Wednesday agreed that it is necessary to make amendments to the Law on Trade Unions to better protect labourers working for private enterprises.

President Trần Đại Quang and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe have reached high consensus on major orientations and concrete measures to advance the Việt Nam-Japan extensive strategic partnership in a more comprehensive, practical and efficient manner.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked the Health Ministry to work with departments and localities to improve workers’ health by establishing a network of hospitals and medical stations near industrial zones.

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng asked the Organisation Commissions of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee to continue working closely together to boost the exchange of information and experiences in building the Party and political systems and conducting personnel training. 

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân, on behalf of the Party and State leaders, visited and extended congratulations to some Buddhist establishments in HCM City on May 27 ahead of Lord Buddha’s 2,562nd birthday.

Many state-owned enterprises are not using their resources to the best of their abilities, according to a report discussed at the National Assembly Monday.  

The Australian Government considers Việt Nam one of its key partners in the Asia-Pacific region, Minister of Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop has said.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh and Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop co-chaired the first Việt Nam-Australia Foreign Ministers Meeting during which, both sides expressed their elation at the strong development of Việt Nam-Australia bilateral relations.

Việt Nam attaches great importance to the comprehensive partnership with the US and always considers US as an important partner in its foreign diplomacy, affirmed President Trần Đại Quang.

 A Vietnamese military delegation led by Defence Minister Ngô Xuân Lịch will attend the 17th Asia Security Summit or Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore from May 31 to June 3. 

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has said Việt Nam treasures its cooperation with the European Union (EU) and expressed his hope that the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) will be signed soon.

Việt Nam respects the selection of the Venezuelan people in the recent presidential elections, Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Lê Thị Thu Hằng has said.

Vietnamese President Trần Đại Quang and his spouse will pay a state visit to Japan from May 29 to June 2 at the invitation of the State of Japan.