Nearly 120 scholars, experts and diplomats from 25 countries in the world gathered at the international conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on December 13 to devise measures to solve disputes over the East Sea.

Australia is willing to share its experience in developing infrastructure, with the participation of the private sector, says Australian Trade Minister Craig Emerson.  

The Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam, Yasuaki Tanizaki, hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 13, marking the 78th birthday of Emperor Akihito and the National Day of Japan (December 23).

Vietnam and the US should make a greater effort to increase the efficiency of future cooperation in economics, trade, investment, science - technology, education and training, says Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

The judicial sector should help the Government complete the institution, and accelerate administrative and judicial reform, says Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

The 13th National Assembly Standing Committee began its 4th session in Hanoi on December 13.

A high-ranking delegation of the Ministry of Transport, led by Minister Dinh La Thang, paid a working visit to Laos from December 12-14. 

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung separately met with Lao Finance Minister Phouphet Khamphounvong and Palestinian Minister of Home Affairs and National Security Said Adb Al-Rahman Ahmad Abu-Ali, in Hanoi on December 12.

The Chief Judge of the Lao Supreme People’s Court Khamphanh Sitthidampha’s visit to Vietnam contributes to strengthening the relationship and cooperation between the two Parties, States and people.

The European Union (EU) is keen to promote trade ties with Vietnam, said new EU Ambassador and Head of the EU delegation in Vietnam, Franz Jessen, at a meeting with the media in Hanoi on December 12.

The 27th diplomatic conference has outlined specific measures to successfully implement the foreign affairs activities adopted by the 11th National Party Congress.

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung returned to Hanoi on December 11, concluding his trip to Belgium, the UK and the European Parliament (EP). The trip shows Vietnam’s determination to boost cooperation with European Union nations.

State President Truong Tan Sang on December 11 praised the northern mountain province of Ha Giang for its impressive socio-economic achievements in 2011.

Le Hong Anh, Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee Secretariat, on December 10 received five Lao Party and State officials who were in Vietnam to get PhD degrees. 

Ministers from Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam (CLV) were received by Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thamavong in Attapeu, Laos, on December 9 after the seventh CLV Joint Coordinating Committee meeting.  

Drawing up effective zoning plans will help Ninh Thuan province sharpen its competitive edge and make full use of its advantages to speed up socio-economic development, says Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

The Military Command of central Danang city held a ceremony on December 9 to receive stones and two tropical almond trees as gifts from Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) always attaches importance to developing and strengthening cooperative relations with the Workers’ Party of Belgium (WPB).  

As strategic partners, the UK and Vietnam are taking the initiative to open up a new period of comprehensive cooperation, said Prince Andrew, Duke of York.

Vietnam will help improve the capacity of Lao judges and provide the Lao court system with working equipment and information technology skills, according to an agreement signed in Hanoi on December 9.

Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam (CLV) will increase cooperation to address challenges in the region.

Vietnam should review its current development strategies and increase reforms to overcome internal barriers to economic growth, an expert has said.

Vietnam welcomes investors in the mining industry and is completing legislation on minerals that is in line with other countries in the world, says Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai.

Delegates gathered on December 8 at the Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) in Laos’ southern province of Atapeu in preparation for the 7th Conference of the Joint Coordination Committee for the Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia Development Triangle (CLV).

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong returned to Hanoi on December 8, concluding the State-level visit to Cambodia at the invitation of King Norodom Sihamoni.

Vietnam attaches great importance to the development of cooperative relations with European Union countries, including the UK.

Vietnam praises the European External Action Service (EEAS)’s role in developing comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam, especially in economics and culture, between Vietnam and the European Union (EU) as well as the European Parliament (EP).

The 2005 Law on signing, joining, and implementing international treaties has proved significant in the country’s domestic and foreign policy, helping institutionalize the Party’s guidelines and integrate the country further into the international community.

Vietnam and Cambodia have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining and developing the valuable traditional friendship between the two countries.

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Sinh Hung left Belgium for London, starting his official visit to the UK at the invitation of Baroness D'Souza, the newly elected Speaker of the House of Lords.