Radio Voice of Vietnam (VOV) organized a ceremony in Hanoi on March 24 to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union in the presence of VOV Deputy Director General Doan Viet Trung.

State President Nguyen Minh Triet met with more than 50 cadres of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCMCYU) at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on (March 24) to mark the 80th anniversary of HCMCYU.

The Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima of the Netherlands, accompanied by more than 100 business people, will pay an official visit to Vietnam from March 28 to 31.

Young people from the regional countries of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia joined in a friendship meeting in Hanoi on March 23.

The draft Capital City Law, which is attracting special interest from Hanoians, is expected to be passed at the ongoing 9th session of the 12th National Assembly.

Vietnam calls on parties involved in military operations in Libya to cease fire and resolve the issue in a peaceful manner, a spokesperson for the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry said.

A Vietnamese military delegation, led by Lieut. Gen. Tran Thai Binh, Director of the Institute of Military Strategy under the Defence Ministry attended the Jakarta International Defence Dialogue 2011 that opened on March 23.

Vietnam and Saudi Arabia should sign agreements on investment protection and free trade as quickly as possible to create a legal corridor for long-term cooperation.

Mozambique Defence Minister Filipe Jacinto Nyussi’s visit to Vietnam is an important landmark in the two countries’ defence cooperation and a contribution to stronger bilateral relations.

Vietnam’s recent resolution to stabilise its macroeconomy showed the government’s determination to control the economy in the current situation, said an IMF official.

The Vietnamese government is ready to create favourable conditions for Belorussian businesses to cooperate with Vietnamese partners, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

On March 23, Deputy Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem held talks with his Thai counterpart Kasit Piromya on ways to further strengthen the ties of friendship and all-round cooperation between the two countries.

Mozambique’s senior military delegation led by Defence Minister Filipe Jacinto Nyusi arrived in Hanoi on March 22 for an official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of General and Defence Minister Phung Quang Thanh.

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych will pay an official visit to Vietnam from March 25-27 at the invitation of Vietnamese State President Nguyen Minh Triet.

A meeting was held at the Sinh Ton island (Sin Cowe Island) on March 21 to celebrate the 36th anniversary of the liberation of the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago.

Vietnam will make all-out efforts to boost its friendship and multifaceted relations with Indonesia for the benefit of the two countries’ people, and for the sake of peace, stability and development in the region and the world.

Most Venerable Danh Nhuong, Deputy Patriarch of the Sangha Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha has received the “Doctor of Buddhism” title from Myanmar.

More than 100 photos featuring legendary General Vo Nguyen Giap are on display at the Thong Nhat Palace in Ho Chi Minh City.

The Party, State and people of Vietnam will join efforts with their Lao counterparts to preserve and elevate bilateral special relations to a new level, said a high-ranking Party official.

High-ranking military officers of Vietnam and Belarus have shared experiences in building armed forces and discussed measures to boost cooperation in training and ideological work.

Vietnam’s attaches great importance to strengthening cooperation with UK enterprises to promote the two countries’ relations and to learn experiences of the UK’s market economy, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

President Nguyen Minh Triet and Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung presented their reports for the 2007-2011 term at the on-going ninth session of the 12th NA in Hanoi on March 21.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung pledged to do his utmost to boost comprehensive relations with Thailand during his reception of the incoming Thai Ambassador Anusone Chinvano, in Hanoi on March 21.

The outstanding results of the 12th National Assembly (NA) show that NA operations have become more democratic, practical and efficient, said NA Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong in a report reviewing the 12th NA’s activities (2007-2011) at its ninth session which opened in Hanoi on March 21.

If the situation in Libya is getting worse, the Vietnamese Embassy will move to neighbouring countries, said Vietnamese ambassador Dao Duy Tien.

The ninth session of the 12th National Assembly (NA) opened in Hanoi on March 21 to listen to reports on the implementation of socio-economic plans and the state budget for 2010 as well as the first months of 2011.

Vietnam is deeply concerned about escalating tensions and newly-emerging military actions targeting Libya, said a spokesperson for the Vietnamese foreign ministry.

No Vietnamese citizens are currently staying in Libya, except for some diplomats in the Libyan capital of Tripoli, confirmed Vietnamese ambassador to Libya Dao Duy Tien.

Lam Dong province should promote communication of the Government’s Resolution 11 to the entire population and all economic sectors, said Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh Trong.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan on March 20 met with 80 young Vietnamese people who were honoured from 1996 until today.