Cooperation between Vietnam and the European Union (EU) over the past time has brought in practical benefit for both sides.

(VOV) - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan and Hessen State Governor Volker Bouffier have signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation between Vietnam and the western German state.

(VOV) - ASEAN member countries have affirmed their determination to reinforce community solidarity and inner bloc connectivity to ensure regional peace, stability and cooperation.

(VOV) - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung and his delegation returned home on October 3 after attending the 7th Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership Meeting (ASEP-7).

(VOV) - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has received new Hungarian Ambassador Eszter Torda who paid a courtesy visit before assuming her position in Vietnam.

(VOV) - The Vietnam National Assembly (NA) will actively participate in the Asia- Europe Parliamentary Partnership Meeting (ASEP) forum as it is part of the Asia-Europe connectivity process.

(VOV) - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung will attend the fourth ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) Labour and Employment Ministers Conference scheduled to take place in mid October in Hanoi.

(VOV) -Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh, Deputy Minister of National Defence, received Colonel Michellers Logronio, Military Attaché of the Philippines, in Hanoi on October 2.

A get-together was held in Hanoi on October 2 by the Republic of Korea (RoK) Embassy to mark the 4,345th anniversary of the RoK’s National Foundation Day.

Vietnam always welcomes and creates favourable conditions for Indian businesses to invest in the country’s agricultural sector, says Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung has said that the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the Vietnamese NA and people will continue to support, assist and cooperate with Laos at multilateral forums for peace, development and prosperity in the region and the world as a whole.

(VOV) - Romanian President Traian Basescu has asked the newly accredited Vietnamese ambassador to cooperate with his country’s relevant agencies to promote bilateral economic cooperation.

(VOV) - Hessen state governor Volker Bouffier will pay an official visit to Vietnam from October 3-7 at the invitation of Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.

State President Truong Tan Sang and Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on October 2 sent messages of congratulations to their German counterparts, Joachim Gauck and Angela Merkel on the country’s Unity Day (October 3).

(VOV) - Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Sinh Hung left Hanoi for Vientiane on October 2 to attend the 7th Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership (ASEP7) Meeting.

Nations should strongly commit themselves to the fundamental principles of international law and the UN Charter, particularly those of peaceful settlement and non-use of force as well as respect for the national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of states when settling disputes.

(VOV) - Vietnam has actively participated in activities of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to run for a non-permanent seat in the council for the 2014-2016 tenure.

Chairwoman of the Lao National Assembly Pany Yathoutu received a delegation from the Vietnam Peace Committee on October 1, led by its Chairman Uong Chu Luu, who is also Vice Chairman of the Vietnam National Assembly (NA).

The conference will focus on socio-economic development, education, training, science and technology, and Party building.

Cardinal Thuong Tam Thanh, Head of the Executive Council of the Cao Dai Church in the southern province of Tay Ninh, has called on Cao Dai dignitaries and followers to actively join in charity activities while practising their faith with the motto “serving both religion and society well”. 

Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Sinh Hung will lead a delegation to attend the 7th Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership (ASEP7) Meeting in Vientiane on October 3 and 4.

A Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for External Relations Tran Dac Loi, has attended the 10th National Congress of the Liberation Front of Mozambique (Frelimo Party).

ASEAN nations will back Vietnam's candidacy for a position on the UN Human Rights Council for the 2014-2016 tenure.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, State President Truong Tan Sang, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, and National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung have extended congratulations to their Chinese counterparts on China’s 63rd National Day (October 1). 

The Vietnam – Germany Friendship Association (VGFA) and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) Institute of Germany jointly held a seminar in Hanoi on September 28 to review the achievements and discuss prospects of the Vietnam – Germany strategic partnership. 

Vietnamese and Chinese experts have emphasised that the delineation of the seas outside the Tonkin Gulf should be based on international law.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Huynh Ngoc Son has expressed his delight at the continuing development of bilateral relations between Vietnam and Bulgaria.

The State Duma supports comprehensive cooperation and partnership between Russia and Vietnam and their parliaments.

A meeting was held in Hanoi on September 27 to mark the 63rd anniversary of China’s National Day, which falls on October 1. 

Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on September 27 bid farewell to New Zealand Consul General to Vietnam Heather Mhairi Riddell.