Vietnam: National election slated for May 23, 2021
Hanoi, November 18 (VNA) – The national election will be held on May 23, 2021, which falls on Sunday, as agreed by legislators during the 10th sitting of the 14th National Assembly that concluded o
Foreign leaders appreciate RCEP’s strategic significance
Hanoi, November 17 (VNA) – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on November 15 that the signing of the long-waited Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement showed the r
Laos applauds Vietnam’s contributions to enhancing ASEAN’s role
Vientiane, November 17 (VNA) – Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleusay Kommasith has spoken highly of the leadership role of Vietnam in its capacity as Chair of ASEAN 2020, as well as the country’
Signing of RCEP marks milestone in ASEAN history: official
Jakarta, November 17 (VNA) – ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi said the bloc had a momentous day when leaders of its member states, Australia, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and New Z
Vietnamese Defence Minister holds phone talks with Japanese counterpart
Hanoi, November 17 (VNA) – Minister of National Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich talked over the phone with his Japanese counterpart Kishi Nobuo on November 16.
Disasters may cost Vietnam 1.5 pct of GDP annually
Hanoi, November 17 (VNA) - Natural disasters could shave 1.5 percent off annual GDP or even more if no appropriate measures are taken in response to climate change, according to the Ministry of Nat
Vietnam still in negotiations on hosting F1 Grand Prix next year
Hanoi, November 17 (VNA) - The Vietnam Grand Prix Limited Liability Company (VGPC) is engaging in negotiations with the Formula One (F1) World Championship organisers on the holding of the race in
ASEAN member countries promote practical defence cooperation
Hanoi, November 17 (VNA) - The ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting Working Group (ADSOM WG) was held via video conference on November 16 and aimed at promoting defence cooperation among ASEAN m
Russian ambassador hails ties with ASEAN under Vietnam’s chairmanship
Jakarta, November 17 (VNA) – Russia Ambassador to ASEAN Alexander Ivanov has highlighted the role of Vietnam as the Chair of ASEAN this year following the success of the 37th ASEAN Summit and relat
Greater efforts needed for a peaceful, stable and prosperous East Sea: experts
Hanoi, November 17 (VNA) - The disputes in the East Sea (South China Sea) need to be resolved by the concerned parties, with cooperation of the international community as well as the region, said a
