The Vietnamese Government always considers the World Bank (WB) a close friend and a significant development partner, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told WB Country Director in Vietnam Carolyn Turk during a reception in Hanoi on October 27.

PM asks WB give priority to key projects in the development of strategic transport infrastructure, such as the North-South high-speed railway, the HCM City-Cần Thơ and the Hà Nội-Hoà Lạc Hi-Tech Park railways.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann in Hanoi on October 27, on the occasion of his attendance at the OECD-Southeast Asia Ministerial Forum 2023 the OECD and activities of the OCED Southeast Asia Regional Program.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet and Secretary of State of the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Soeung Rathchavy co-chaired the 8th political consultation between the two foreign ministries in the Cambodian city of Preah Sihanouk on October 26.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception for visiting Tsutomu Takebe, special advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance in Hanoi on October 27.

The Vietnamese Government always considers the World Bank (WB) a close friend and a significant development partner, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told WB Country Director in Vietnam Carolyn Turk during a reception in Hanoi on October 27.

A delegation from the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA), led by its Permanent Vice President Assoc. Prof., Dr Nguyen Duy Bac, has paid a working visit to Switzerland since October 19 to survey and learn international experience in human resources training and development.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính suggested Việt Nam and the OECD further intensify their substantive and effective cooperation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann in Hanoi on October 27, on the occasion of his attendance at the OECD-Southeast Asia Ministerial Forum 2023 the OECD and activities of the OCED Southeast Asia Regional Programme (SEARP).

The Vietnamese delegation’s attendance at the forum reaffirms Việt Nam's proactive role and responsibility for addressing global and regional issues

Vice Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang arrived in Beijing on October 27, starting an official visit to China to attend the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum from October 27-31 at the invitation of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence of China.

The National Assembly (NA) wants to create a favourable legal corridor for investment, production, and business activities of domestic and foreign firms in Việt Nam, affirmed Chairman Vương Đình Huệ while receiving Chairman of the Korean-based SK Group Chey Tae-won in Hà Nội on Friday.

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

The National Assembly (NA) wants to create a favourable legal corridor for investment, production, and business activities of domestic and foreign firms in Vietnam, affirmed Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue while receiving Chairman of the Korean-based SK Group Chey Tae-won in Hanoi on October 27.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue delivered a keynote policy speech before scholars, lecturers and a large gathering of students at the University of National and World Economy in Sofia on September 25.

A consultation workshop was held in Hanoi on October 27 to finalize a draft resource mobilization plan to implement the Political Declaration on establishing the Just Energy Transition Partnership.

The 15th international conference on the East Sea wrapped up in HCM City on October 26 with four discussion sessions.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà highlighted Việt Nam's commitment to enhance and deepen the framework of its partnership and comprehensive cooperation with the EU during meetings with EU senior officials.

The international conference on the East Sea had gradually transformed into a reputable semi-official dialogue platform in the region.

President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh and his spouse will pay a State visit to Vietnam from November 1-5.