President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday marked in Cambodia, UK
(VOV) - A ceremony was held on May 18 in Phnom Penh by the General Association of Vietnamese Cambodian People celebrating the 125th birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh (May 19).
Vietnamese, Chinese armies to promote border links
The armies of Vietnam and China should enhance their comprehensive cooperation, especially border exchanges, to forge closer friendship and solidarity between the two nations, said Vietnamese Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh.
National leaders pay respect to President Ho Chi Minh
A delegation of the Party, State, National Assembly and the Vietnam Fatherland Front laid wreaths at President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum in Hanoi on May 18 on the occasion of the late President’s 125th birthday anniversary (May 19).
NA okays procuracy changes in principle
The National Assembly Standing Committee on May 13 gave qualified approval to several reform proposals made by the nation's top prosecutorial agency, the Vietnam Supreme People's Procuracy.
Draft Civil Code under NA discussion
(VOV) - On May 12, National Assembly (NA) deputies debated the draft Civil Code based on opinions given by the public earlier
PM supports proposed Vietnam-Yunnan direct flight
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has expressed his support to the Chinese province of Yunnan’s proposal to launch a direct flight to Vietnam and build a cross-border economic cooperation zone, a joint project with the northern border province of Lao Cai.
Vietnam-China cooperation in Tonkin Gulf revisited
Vietnamese and Chinese scholars converged in a seminar in the northern province of Quang Ninh on May 11 to look at improving Vietnam-China cooperation in the Gulf of Tonkin, where fishery resources are declining due to over-exploitation and pollution.
Leaders meet local voters
(VOV) -Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong and a delegation of National Assembly deputies of Hanoi on May 9 met with voters in Ba Dinh district.
Victory over Fascism remembered in Ho Chi Minh City
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations and Ho Chi Minh City’s Vietnam-Russia Friendship Organisation jointly held a ceremony in the city on May 8 to mark Russia’s 70th Victory Day over Fascism (May 9).
Crowds commemorate General Vo Nguyen Giap
Over 10,000 people across the country paid tribute to General Vo Nguyen Giap at his grave in central Quang Binh province’s Quang Trach district on the 61 st anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu historic victory, widely considered one of his greatest triumphs.