Politics Basic science research must be reformed to meet national development requirements: top leader Party General Secretary and President To Lam stressed that reform in basic science research must encompass awareness, institutional frameworks, investment mechanisms, and implementation methods. He described the issue as a strategic matter directly linked to Vietnam’s development model, national self-reliance and international standing in the 21st century. 5 hours ago | Vietnam Law Top Vietnamese leader to pay state visit to Singapore, attend Shangri-La Dialogue 13 hours ago | Vietnam Law Vietnam launches BPI for the first time 14 hours ago | Vietnam Law 11th NPT Review Conference under Vietnam’s Presidency concludes 05/24/2026 17:00 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 10/13/2021 10:43 Prime Minister to attend 4th Russian Energy Week Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính will attend and deliver a pre-recorded speech at the 4th Russian Energy Week, which will take place in Moscow from October 13-15, at the invitation of Russian leaders and Government. 2 VietnamPlus | 10/13/2021 10:35 Vietnam, Singapore hold 12th defence policy dialogue Vietnam and Singapore sought ways to strengthen their defence ties at the 12th defence policy dialogue held in the form of videoconference on October 12. 3 Vietnam news | 10/13/2021 09:01 PM thanks RoK for donation of 1.1 million vaccine shots, treasures strategic cooperative partnership Việt Nam always attaches importance to the Strategic Cooperative Partnership with the Republic of Korea (RoK) and is ready to work closely with the RoK to optimise existing mechanisms between the two countries to elevate bilateral cooperation, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính told RoK Ambassador to Việt Nam Park Noh-wan during a reception in Hà Nội on Tuesday. 4 VietnamPlus | 10/13/2021 06:59 President asks for continued support from US in pandemic fight President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on October 12 sent a letter to his US counterpart Joe Biden thanking the US Government for helping Vietnam with vaccines, medicine and medical supplies and equipment to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. 5 VietnamPlus | 10/12/2021 22:19 PM: digital transformation needs global approach Digital transformation to build a digital world is not the business of a single country, organisation or individual but a global matter that requires a global approach and contributions, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said at the virtual ministerial roundtable in the framework of the ITU Digital World 2021 on October 12. 6 VietnamPlus | 10/12/2021 21:31 Top legislator extends congratulations to Spain on National Day National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on October 12 extended his greetings to Spanish parliamentary leaders on the occasion of the European country’s National Day (October 12). 7 VietnamPlus | 10/12/2021 21:17 President: Containing pandemic a prerequisite for economic recovery Bringing the COVID-19 pandemic under control is a prerequisite to recover socio-economic activities, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on October 12. 8 VietnamPlus | 10/12/2021 20:45 Vietnam resolved to join efforts for peace, development in Asia: Deputy FM Vietnam is resolved to work together with other countries to strengthen solidarity, trust and cooperation, for peace and development in Asia and the world, Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang said at the Sixth Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) held virtually on October 12. 9 VietnamPlus | 10/12/2021 20:06 NA Standing Committee discusses 2021-2025 economic restructuring plan The National Assembly Standing Committee gave opinions on the economic restructuring plan for the 2021-2025 period during its ongoing fourth session in Hanoi on October 12. 10 VietnamPlus | 10/12/2021 19:56 Programme on economic recovery needed: NA Standing Committee The Government should quickly build a programme on economic recovery, the National Assembly's Economic Committee said at the 4th session of the NA Standing Committee on October 12 11 VietnamPlus | 10/12/2021 18:36 Prime Minister holds online talks with Turkish Vice President Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested Vietnam and Turkey exchange experience and closely coordinate in the COVID-19 fight and economic reopening during his online talks with Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay on October 12. 12 VietnamPlus | 10/12/2021 18:01 Vietnam treasures strategic cooperative partnership with RoK: PM Vietnam always attaches importance to the Strategic Cooperative Partnership with the Republic of Korea (RoK) and is ready to work closely with the RoK to optimise existing mechanisms between the two countries to elevate bilateral cooperation, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told RoK Ambassador to Vietnam Park Noh-wan during a reception in Hanoi on October 12. 13 Vietnam news | 10/12/2021 17:54 Việt Nam receives ultra-cold freezers from the US to store Pfizer vaccines These freezers are the first of 111 ultra-low temperature, medical-grade storage units that the U.S. Department of Defence is providing to the Government of Việt Nam, with a total value of approximately US$1 million. 14 VietnamPlus | 10/12/2021 15:31 Business community’s trust, consensus demonstrate Government’s responsibility: PM The trust and consensus of the business community and entrepreneurs towards the Party and State further show the Government’s responsibility for the business community, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said. 15 VietnamPlus | 10/12/2021 14:58 Vietnam committed to fostering international peace and security: Diplomat Vietnam is committed to, together with other countries, promoting international peace and security and addressing regional issues, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, has said. 16 Vietnam news | 10/12/2021 10:55 President clarifies pandemic prevention measures for voters in HCM City Defining wards and communes as “fortresses” in COVID-19 prevention and control shows the importance of these areas and does not mean separating them to impede the movement of goods, services and labour, affirmed President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on October 11. 17 VietnamPlus | 10/12/2021 10:33 Vietnam active at UNHRC’s 48th session Vietnam has made active contributions to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (UNHRC)’s 48th session, held virtually from September 13 to October 11. 18 Vietnam news | 10/12/2021 10:25 Legislators debate draft resolutions on development of Hải Phòng, Nghệ An, Thừa Thiên-Huế The 15th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on October 11 gave opinions on the draft resolutions on piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies for development of Hải Phòng City and Nghệ An and Thừa Thiên-Huế provinces as part of its ongoing fourth session. 19 Vietnam news | 10/12/2021 10:15 Việt Nam active at UNHRC’s 48th session Việt Nam has made active contributions to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (UNHRC)’s 48th session, held virtually from September 13 to October 11. 20 Vietnam news | 10/12/2021 05:58 Việt Nam wishes to deepen relations with Panama: FM Việt Nam treasures and wants to continue expanding and deepening its relations with Panama, especially in economy, trade and investment, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn told Ambassador of Panama Eligio Alberto Salas De León on October 11. 971 972 973 974 975