Thai and Vietnamese foreign ministries’ close cooperation and the friendship between Vietnam and Thailand will continue to strongly develop in the future, including the organisation of the second joint cabinet meeting.

Vietnam’s consistent policy is to support foreign investment especially that from the US.

Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh and South Korean Finance Minister Bahk Jae-wan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the form of public-private partnership (PPP) at Lotte Hotel in Seoul on August 24.

Construction of a new navigation antenna in Vietnam’s territorial waters, is scheduled for completion in September.  

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has extended a message of condolences to Ethiopia over the death of the country’s Prime Minister Meles Zenawi.

Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan received a delegation of Thai senators from Khon Kaen province led by Senator Prasert Prakoonsuksapan in Hanoi on August 23, describing the visit as an indication of friendship and cooperation between the two nations.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan will pay working visits to Switzerland from August 30 to September 1, and to Bulgaria from September 2-4.

The German Vice-Chancellor and Economics and Technology Minister Philipp Roesler received Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyen Thi Hoang Anh in Berlin on August 22.

Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Sinh Hung has reaffirmed Vietnam’s determination to nurture the solidarity, friendship and cooperation with Vietnam for mutual benefit.

Vietnam strongly opposes Taiwan’s plan to conduct a live fire exercise in Ba Binh island, which belongs to Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, says a Foreign Ministry spokesman.

The Vietnamese embassy in Russia held a banquet in Moscow on August 22 to mark Vietnam's National Day (September 2).

The Government Inspector General Huynh Phong Tranh answered NA deputies’ questions at the 10th session of the 13th National Assembly Standing Committee that closed on August 22. 

Vietnam and Cambodia have maintained a time-honoured friendly and neighbourly relationship which has grown steadily in all fields, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung at a reception for the visiting Secretary of State of the Cambodian Defence Ministry General Neang Phat in Hanoi on August 22.

Vietnam’s Dien Bien province and six northern Lao provinces held a meeting in Dien Bien Phu City on August 22 to mark the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties.

Vietnam and Cambodia have agreed to promote cooperation in education, training, human resources development, exchange visits by delegations and share expertise in political ideology to solidify relations between their respective militarys.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee held a ceremony on August 22 in Hanoi to present high-class orders to former leaders of NA committees and agencies for their positive contributions to the cause of national construction and defence.

The Vietnamese and Thai armies should continue strengthening cooperation in experience sharing, personnel training, search and rescue work, as well as joint sea patrols, says PM Nguyen Tan Dung. 

Deputy Minister of Defence, Senior Lieutenant General Do Ba Ty hosted a reception for visiting Singapore’s Chief of Air Force Ng Chee Meng in Hanoi on August 21. 

Permanent Secretary of the Singaporean Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bilahari Kausikan began a two-day visit to Vietnam on August 21. 

General Tanasak Patimapragorn, Head of Defence for the Thai Royal Armed Forces, arrived in Hanoi on August 21 to begin an official visit to Vietnam.

Japanese prince Akishino on August 21 paid a visit to Dong Tao village in the northern province of Hung Yen to explore Dong Tao chicken, a specialty of high economic value in Vietnam.

The website of the Library of the Chilean National Congress published an article on August 20 affirming that Chile and other Latin American countries consider Vietnam an increasingly important partner.

The Vietnam-Hungary Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City held a ceremony on August 20 to mark Hungary’s National Day (August 20).

Vietnam hopes the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will continue to provide its short- and long-term technical assistance to develop Vietnam’s atomic energy for peaceful purposes.

Efficient personnel planning, especially for leaders and managers, will enhance the Party's leadership role in implementing important political tasks.

A grand meeting to mark the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties was held in the northern province of Son La on August 19.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Huynh Ngoc Son on August 19 worked with Ho Chi Minh City and Military Zone No7 on preparations for an upcoming conference between the National Assemblies of Vietnam and Cambodia.

South Africa attaches considerable importance to its relationship with Vietnam and regards Vietnam as a staunch friend and ally.

Japan is currently the biggest foreign investor in northern Hoa Binh province.

Vietnam and Mexico should share experiences in national construction and socio-economic development, said Felix Castellano, President of the Vietnam – Mexico Cooperation and Friendship Institute.