A photography exhibition marking the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) late President Kim II-Sung’s 100th anniversary opened in Hanoi on April 22.  

Singapore is willing to increase multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam and share experiences in investment, trade, seaports, urban infrastructure development, and training human resources, said Singapore’s President Tony Tan Keng Yam.

UK Foreign Secretary William Hague has reaffirmed Vietnam as a key friend of the UK in South East Asia.

HCM City authorities have received a visiting delegation from Phnom Penh, headed by its governor Kep Chuk Tema.

"The Party, the State and the people of Vietnam consistently support the fight for justice of the Cuban people and are ready to share all its experiences over the last 25 years of Doi Moi (renewal) with Cuba," said Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

A delegation from the National Assembly’s Institute for Legislative Studies led by Dinh Xuan Thao, Head of the institute, paid a working visit to Ukraine from April 18-20 to exchange constitutional-making experience.

State President Truong Tan Sang has expressed his delight at the fine development of Vietnam-Singapore relations.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on April 23 received 25 newly appointed Vietnamese ambassadors and consuls general, who will be sent to work abroad in the 2012-2015 term.

The National Assemblies (NAs) of Vietnam and Laos opened a conference in the northern province of Son La on April 23 to discuss boosting mutual cooperation, solidarity and friendship.

A conference was held in the northern mountainous province of Son La on April 23 to promote cooperation, solidarity and friendship between the Vietnam and Laos National Assemblies.

President Tony Tan Keng Yam arrived in Hanoi on April 23, beginning a four-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Truong Tan Sang.

President Truong Tan Sang has urged the central province of Ninh Thuan to expand effective production models to make its poverty fight speedy and sustainable. 

The Nation carried an article by Nipakporn Pengkaew expressing admiration for the steadfastness and bravery of the Vietnamese people during their past struggle against foreign aggressors.

The Lao government creates favourable conditions for Vietnamese businesses to invest in various areas in the country, and hopes 2012 will be another successful year for them, says Deputy Prime Minister Somsavat Lengsavad.

Vice Chairman of the Vietnam National Assembly Uong Chu Luu on April 21 received a delegation of the Laos National Assembly led by its chairwoman Pany Yathotu who arrived for a friendship and cooperation conference between the two legislative bodies.

Japan will continue to provide official development assistance (ODA) for Vietnam to help the country carry out socio-economic development projects, especially infrastructure and energy projects.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has voiced his strong support for the Mekong-Japan cooperation mechanism to promote prosperity, stability and sustainable development in the Mekong Delta and East Asia.

Paraguay wants to strengthen multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam, especially in economics, trade and investment, for mutual benefit.

William Hague will pay an official visit to Vietnam on April 24-25 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Binh Minh.

The Russia-Vietnam Friendship Association has accomplished various tasks in the past five years such as setting up new chapters, admitting more members, and publishing many books and documents on the traditional ties between the two countries.

The ties of friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Cuba are developing well, a Cuban official has said.

Vietnam has constantly improved its investment environment, and welcomed Japanese businesses to invest in the country.

China has freed 21 Vietnamese fishermen and a fishing vessel, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 20.

A conference on the cooperative relations between the Vietnamese and Lao National Assemblies will be held in the northern province of Son La from April 22-26.  

A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Le Luong Minh visited Botswana, Namibia and Ethiopia from April 11-20 with a view to promoting bilateral cooperation.

State President Truong Tan Sang has presented the Hero of the People’s Armed Forces title to the Military Delegation of the Government of the former Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the Military Delegation of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Southern Vietnam.  

Vietnam will work closely with Japan to bring bilateral cooperation relations to new heights, for mutual benefit and for peace, stability and development in the region and the world.

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung on April 19 stressed Vietnam’s commitment to promoting unity among its 54 ethnic groups, calling cultural development a consistent national priority and the driving force behind socio-economic development.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has expressed admiration for Brazil’s efforts in poverty reduction, saying coordination between relevant ministries and agencies is key to success.

Deputy Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met former US Trade Representative Susan Schwab in Hanoi on April 19.