Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son proposed three priorities for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) collaboration at the 34th APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM) in San Francisco on November 14.

Hungarian Justice Minister Bence Tuzson expressed his hope that Hungary and Vietnam will make efforts to deepen cooperation in the fields of law and justice during talks with his Vietnamese counterpart Le Thanh Long in Hanoi on November 15.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 15 sent a message of congratulations to Nadir Larbaoui on his appointment as Prime Minister of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria.

Changing the form, content, and name of the ID cards is in line with the trend of digital society management, helping the State strictly manage citizens, and at the same time supporting the people in conducting their rights and obligations.

A Vietnamese delegation led by Politburo member, Vice Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Văn Giang attended the event, proactively contributing to its success.

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

Vietnam always adheres to the principle of resolving international disputes through peaceful means, stressed Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu at conference of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in Hanoi on November 15.

The visit will contribute to further deepening the two countries’ relationship, taking it to a new height with substantive, effective and long-term development in all fields, for peace, stability and development in each country as well as in the region and the world.

Close connection, smooth coordination and comprehensive cooperation among ministries, sectors, localities, travel associations, and businesses are crucial to boost fast and sustainable tourism growth, stated Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh while chairing a conference in Hanoi on November 15 on promoting tourism development.

Vietnamese representative agencies in San Francisco and Houston were told to strengthen cooperation between Vietnamese and US localities, and encourage overseas Vietnamese to invest in the homeland.

President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse will pay an official visit to Japan from November 27 – 30 at the invitation of the Japanese State, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on November 15 in response to reporters' query about Japan's announcement on the visit by the Vietnamese President.

President Vo Van Thuong had a meeting with representatives of the Vietnamese community in the US on November 14 (local time) on the occasion of his trip to the country to attend the APEC Leaders’ Week and bilateral activities at the invitation of US President Joe Biden.

President Vo Van Thuong had a meeting with representatives of the Vietnamese community in the US on November 14 (local time) on the occasion of his trip to the country to attend the APEC Leaders’ Week and bilateral activities at the invitation of US President Joe Biden.

Việt Nam always plays an important role in Portugal’s external policy, especially in the field of economy, Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Trần Thanh Mẫn said

Vietnam and Luxembourg are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations (November 15, 1973 - 2023), which is believed to herald a new chapter of their ties that Vietnam should optimise in the time ahead.

A delegation of Ho Chi Minh City led by Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen held talks with Chen Jining, Secretary of the Party Committee of Shanghai on November 14 within the framework of their working trip to China from November 13-18.

The President and his entourage were met at the airport by Việt Nam’s Ambassador to the US Nguyễn Quốc Dũng, Việt Nam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Đặng Hoàng Giang, US Ambassador to Việt Nam Marc Knapper, and representatives from the APEC 2023 organiser.

The APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting has promoted cooperation, aided in economic recovery and sustainable development while addressing global and regional challenges, said Vietnamese Finance Minister Ho Duc Phoc.

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

President Vo Van Thuong, his spouse and the Vietnamese delegation arrived at San Francisco, the US, on November 14 morning (local time), starting their participation in the APEC Leaders’ Week and bilateral activities at the invitation of US President Joe Biden.