Vietnamese and Filipino naval forces should further cooperation in skills training, information sharing, and search-and-rescue drills, said Defence Minister Gen. Phung Quang Thanh.
Vietnam has asked China to seriously investigate the recent acts of chasing and damaging two Vietnamese fishing vessels in Vietnam’s waters by several Chinese ships.
Vietnam has affirmed its concrete policy of ensuring, protecting and promoting the legitimate rights of ethnic minority groups in all aspects, based on the principle of equality and solidarity for the common progress of all ethnic communities.
Nearly 8 movies and 21 short films on Vietnam will be screened at the Viet Film Fest (VFF), during April 10-13 at the UltraLuxe Cinemas, Anaheim GardenWalk, California, the US.
A HSBC report released on March 19 anticipates that Vietnam's merchandise exports will grow at around 12% annually between 2014-2016, although last year's figure was 15.4% in nominal US dollar terms.
Vietnam plays a key role in New Zealand’s cooperative strategy with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a top New Zealand official has declared.
Localities need to monitor bird flu virus spread and potency of vaccines, urged the National Steering Committee on Avian Flu Control at a meeting in Hanoi on March 18.
The Southwest Region Steering Committee this year will coordinate with ministries, central agencies and localities to step up popularisation work among ethnic minority people and religious followers in the region.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked relevant authorities and localities to closely work with each other to ensure security and safety for the United Nations Day of Vesak (Buddha’s Birthday, Enlightenment and Passing Away).
Hanoi blogger Pham Viet Dao has been sentenced to a 15-month imprisonment after pleading guilty to abusing his rights to freedom and democracy in order to infringe upon State interests, rights and legitimate interests of organisations or citizens under Article 258 of the Penal Code.