A funeral for four military personnel who were killed in the January 28 helicopter crash during a training exercise was held in Ho Chi Minh City on January 30. 

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has urged ministries and localities to implement synchronous support measures to remove difficulties for businesses, especially small and medium-sized ones, and boost their growth. 

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Minh Khoi and his visiting counterpart from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Ri Kil Song co-chaired the fourth annual policy exchange at deputy ministerial level in Hanoi on January 30. 

Leaders of Vietnam and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) have exchanged greeting messages on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of Vietnam-DPRK diplomatic ties (January 31). 

A photo exhibition showcasing scenes from Vietnam and Hungary opened in Hanoi on January 29.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked ministries, sectors and localities to intensify the fight against smuggling and trade frauds. 

The National Hydro-Meteorology Centre will fortify its collaboration with foreign organisations and countries such as Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Italy and the US to deploy technological potential in forecasting and monitoring hydrological meteorology. 

The central Quang Binh provincial People’s Committee and Russian Inter RAO Group have freshly signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the development of Quang Trach 2 thermal power plant. 

The Central Highlands region lags behind other areas in the country in attracting foreign investment due to its poor infrastructure and lack of skilled labour.

Chairman of Hanoi’s People’s Committee Nguyen The Thao presented nearly 250 Tet gift packages to poor and policy beneficiary families during his working visit to My Duc district on January 29.