Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has called on members of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) to take joint actions in order to better deal with current challenges.

President Tran Dai Quang has hailed the political relations between Vietnam and India as it has grown through regular mutual visits made at various channels and levels. He granted an interview to "The Times of India" newspaper on his upcoming visit to the Republic of India from March 2-4.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to step up inspections this year to improve protection for intellectual property rights (IPR).

Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, Chairwoman of the National Assembly, speaks to Vietnam News Agency about the important tasks for Vietnamese lawmakers in 2018.

How to develop in a rapid and sustainable way in order to escape the middle-income trap remains a major challenge facing Vietnam’s economy, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc while addressing the second Vietnam Economic Forum in Hanoi on January 11.

Vietnam pursues a consistent policy of using nuclear power only for peaceful purposes, stated Ambassador Duong Chi Dung, head of Vietnam's Permanent Mission to the UN, the WTO and other international organizations in Geneva.

The 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26), themed “Parliamentary partnership for peace, innovation and sustainable development”, opened in Hanoi on January 18 with three key meetings scheduled for the day.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on January 8 chaired a meeting to review the preparation of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26).

President Tran Dai Quang wrote an article entitled "APEC Vietnam 2017 - Fostering a shared future in a changing world" just ahead of the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders' Week, which is taking place in the central city of Da Nang from November 6-11 with the focal event being the 25th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.

The Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Agreement would be a vital deal in utilizing free trade and ensuring sustainable development in Vietnam, said Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh.

The Ministry of Finance on January 5 announced 10 draft decrees that will guide implementation of several free trade agreements, drawing a roadmap to zero percent import tariffs for many goods.

Promoting effective cooperation with the United Nations is always a top priority of Vietnam’s foreign policies, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a ceremony to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Vietnam’s membership to the UN in Hanoi on October 17.

The National Assembly Standing Committee convened its 20th session in Hanoi on January 10, which is scheduled to deal with a range of matters within one and a half days.

Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has asked ministries to strengthen the management of temporary import of cars of individuals who enjoy privileges and tax exemptions in Vietnam.

The European Commission has issued a "yellow card" warning to Vietnam, after the country failed to demonstrate sufficient progress in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing worldwide.

President Tran Dai Quang’s freshly-concluded State visits to India and Bangladesh have gained successes in all spheres, said Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Dinh Quy.

Nguyen Quang Dung, Director General of the Department of Salary Affairs under the Ministry of Home Affairs, speaks to Vietnam News Agency about proposed changes in the future wage system. The proposals will be discussed at the Party Central Committee’s meeting, which opens on May 7 in Hanoi.

The 12th Party Central Committee wrapped up its sixth plenum in Hanoi on October 11 after seven working days in a serious, democratic and responsible manner.

The Government has requested ministries and agencies to further review and remove at least one third or half of existing business conditions in the fields under their management as well as administrative procedures that are hindering businesses’ investment.

Cabinet members focused discussions on the building of institutions during a regular meeting in Hanoi on December 29, also the last sitting of the Government in 2017.