President Võ Văn Thưởng affirmed that Việt Nam treasures the multifaceted cooperation with Malaysia, a partner of leading importance of Việt Nam in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

President Võ Văn Thưởng hailed efforts by the two countries in realising the high-level agreements reached during the Việt Nam visit by President Joe Biden, making the bilateral partnership more substantial and stable.

Politburo member and Secretary of the Party Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Van Nen held talks with Huang Kunming, Politburo member and Secretary of the Guangdong Party Committee on November 16 as part of the Vietnamese official’s ongoing working visit to China.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a thematic Government session on law-building in Hanoi on November 17 to discuss three draft law proposals concerning goods quality, water supply and drainage, and electricity (revised).

The 41st Asian and Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators (APCCA 41) concluded in Hanoi on November 16 after five working days.

President Vo Van Thuong received US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry in San Francisco on November 16 during his trip to the US to attend the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week and bilateral activities.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ said on Thursday morning that the Government and relevant agencies agreed to submit the draft amended Land Law for consideration and approval in the NA’s next session.

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong received Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in San Francisco on November 16 morning (local time) on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week 2023.

PM Chính said that the representatives were truly shining examples, touching people's hearts, encouraging, inspiring and spreading a positive spirit to future generations.

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

Vietnamese Minister of Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang held bilateral meetings with defence leaders from India, Japan and the Philippines on the sidelines of the 17th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and the 10th ADMM-Plus in Jakarta, Indonesia on November 16.

National Assembly Vice Chairman Sen. Lieut. Gen Tran Quang Phuong hosted visiting Singaporean Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean in Hanoi on November 16, saying that his visit is a practical activity marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Singapore diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversary of bilateral strategic partnership.

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission convened its 33rd meeting in Hanoi from November 14-16 under the chair of its head Tran Cam Tu, during which it looked into disciplinary measures against some Party organisations and members.

The two sides have coordinated to effectively implement outcomes of ASEAN ministerial meetings on cybersecurity, built related legal documents, and signed a memorandum of understanding on collaboration regarding cyber safety, cybercrime prevention, and personal data protection.

California is the state with the largest number of Vietnamese people in the US, and its San Francisco has established a twining relationship with HCM City.

President Vo Van Thuong hosted a reception for Governor of California Gavin Newsom on November 15 (local time) as part of the Vietnamese leader's trip to attend the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week and bilateral activities in the US.

Politburo member and Minister of Public Security To Lam held talks with visiting Minister for National Security of Singapore Teo Chee Hean in Hanoi on November 16.

President Vo Van Thuong met with Vietnamese expats on November 15 (local time) as part of his trip to attend the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in San Francisco.

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

Specific policies will serve as a launching pad for enterprises and industrial parks to promote circular business practices in the most effective way, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha said on November 16.