The National Steering Committee for the Construction of Special Administrative-Economic Units convened a meeting in Hà Nội yesterday under the chair of Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, head of the committee.

President Trần Đại Quang asked the Việt Nam Bar Federation (VBF) to forge ahead with judicial reforms and international integration while working with professional organisations of lawyers in Hà Nội yesterday.

The Secretariat of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee has decided to issue a warning as a disciplinary measure against the Party Delegation to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) of the 2011-16 tenure for its violations in the case regarding MobiFone’s purchase of 95 per cent of the shares of AVG Audiovisual JSC.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân on July 9 asked the northern port city of Hải Phòng to build on past achievements by upgrading transport infrastructure and stepping up new rural development and restructure aspects of agriculture.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc affirmed that Việt Nam attaches importance to its relations with the US at a reception for US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Hà Nội on July 9.  

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh held talks with US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, who said the US hoped a strong, independent and prosperous Việt Nam would play an increasingly important role in the region.

The Directorate of Fisheries has proposed the government use the medium-term public investment budget for the 2016-20 period to upgrade fisheries ports to meet European Commission (EC) requirements for the supervision of fishing vessels, traceability and management of fisheries products.

A repatriation ceremony of remains of US servicemen who died during the war in Việt Nam was held at Đà Nẵng International Airport on Sunday. 

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng received US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday during his first visit to the country since taking office.

The 14th theoretical workshop on Việt Nam’s renewal experience and China’s open-door policy reform took place in HCM City yesterday.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh paid an official visit to Romania on July 6 and 7 at the invitation of Romanian Foreign Minister Teodor Melescanu. 

Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ has said Viet Nam and Chile’s legislative bodies should enhance exchanges and experience sharing in law-building.

 A Japanese court on July 6 sentenced Yasumasa Shibuya to life in prison over the 2017 murder of a 9-year-old Vietnamese girl in Chiba prefecture, according to the Kyodo news agency. 

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Nguyễn Phú Trọng hosted a reception for a delegation from the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Hà Nội on July 5.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Việt Nam on July 8-9 to boost the comprehensive partnership between the two countries, especially in the key areas of politics, diplomacy, economy, trade, investment, defence, security, and in addressing the aftermath of the war.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Thursday praised the contribution of foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to Việt Nam’s economic and social development, with US$4.3 billion of aid poured into the country over the last two decades.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc requested ministries, sectors and relevant agencies to pay more attention to building institutions while chairing the Government’s regular meeting in Hanoi on July 3.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh has called on the Bulgarian National Assembly (NA) to support the Governments of Việt Nam and Bulgaria in taking measures to develop bilateral ties comprehensively and pragmatically.

Deputy Prime Minister cum Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh has assured Bulgarian leaders that the Vietnamese government and people want to strengthen friendship and cooperation with Bulgaria – a trustworthy friend and partner of Việt Nam over the years.

The Office of the President held a press conference on June 28 to announce President Tran Dai Quang’s order on the promulgation of seven new laws, including the new cybersecurity law and six other revised laws on national defense, denunciation, competition, planning, mapping, and physical education and sports.