Second Engineering Unit for UN peacekeeping mission makes debut
Second Engineering Unit for UN peacekeeping mission makes debut

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Engineering Unit Rotation No. 2 participating in the ongoing UN peacekeeping mission in Abyei made its debut on December 27 at an announcement ceremony.

Second Engineering Unit for UN peacekeeping mission makes debut
1982 UNCLOS a step towards freedom of navigation at sea: French scholar
1982 UNCLOS a step towards freedom of navigation at sea: French scholar

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), also known as the Montego Bay Convention that made its way in the world on December 10, 1982, was a great step towards maintaining the freedom of navigation and has served as a basis for the development of marine activities and ocean conservation.

1982 UNCLOS a step towards freedom of navigation at sea: French scholar
Government focuses on law-making, institutional improvement: PM
Government focuses on law-making, institutional improvement: PM

The Government has focused on the implementation of law-making and institutional improvement throughout 2022, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the government’s last monthly law-making session this year in Hanoi on December 26.

Government focuses on law-making, institutional improvement: PM
President of Cote d’Ivoire praises Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements
President of Cote d’Ivoire praises Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements

President of Cote d’Ivoire Alassane Ouattara has spoken highly of Vietnam's achievements in socio-economic development and international integration, affirming that it has always been a model for his country.

President of Cote d’Ivoire praises Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements
Vietnam, Laos tighten special solidarity
Vietnam, Laos tighten special solidarity

Sen. Lieut. Gen. Luong Dinh Hong, Political Commissar of the National Defence Academy, visited Laos and attended an exchange programme with Lao military alumni who studied in Vietnam from December 22-24 at the invitation of the Lao Ministry of Defence.

Vietnam, Laos tighten special solidarity
50 years of ‘Dien Bien Phu in the air’ victory celebrated in Hanoi
50 years of ‘Dien Bien Phu in the air’ victory celebrated in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The capital of Hanoi and the Ministry of Defence jointly held a ceremony on December 26 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ‘Dien Bien Phu in the air’ victory over Hanoi skies.

50 years of ‘Dien Bien Phu in the air’ victory celebrated in Hanoi
Top 10 events in Vietnam in 2022 selected by VOV
Top 10 events in Vietnam in 2022 selected by VOV

VOV.VN - 2022 can be considered a successful year for Vietnam as the country yielded outstanding achievements across various fields. Let’s therefore look at the top 10 events of the year as chosen by VOV.

Top 10 events in Vietnam in 2022 selected by VOV
Vietnamese, Cambodian legislatures look to step up cooperation
Vietnamese, Cambodian legislatures look to step up cooperation

A workshop to share experience between the National Assembly of Vietnam and the Cambodian parliament took place in the central city of Da Nang on December 25.

Vietnamese, Cambodian legislatures look to step up cooperation
Second NA extraordinary session to discuss important matters
Second NA extraordinary session to discuss important matters

The second extraordinary session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) will open on January 5, 2023, with an agenda full of many important issues, according to a conclusion of the NA Standing Committee.

Second NA extraordinary session to discuss important matters
PM highlights digital government as driving force behind digital economy development
PM highlights digital government as driving force behind digital economy development

VOV.VN - A digital government is the major driving force, leading the building of a digital economy, digital citizenship and digital society, contributing to the successful implementation of the Resolution adopted at the 13th National Party Congress.

PM highlights digital government as driving force behind digital economy development
Italian Party official hails Vietnam’s development achievements
Italian Party official hails Vietnam’s development achievements

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung held a working session on December 22 with Mauro Alboresi, secretary of the Italian Communist Party (PCI), who applauded the nation’s numerous socio-economic development achievements after over 35 years of renewal under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).

Italian Party official hails Vietnam’s development achievements
Vietnamese pre-deployment training for peacekeepers
Vietnamese pre-deployment training for peacekeepers

VOV.VN - Participating in the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping activities represents a new development in the international integration capacity of the Vietnam People’s Army.

Vietnamese pre-deployment training for peacekeepers
PM hopes for stronger trade, investment ties with Laos
PM hopes for stronger trade, investment ties with Laos

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Lao Minister of Industry and Commerce Malaythong Kommasith and senior officials of the country’s Ministry of Energy and Mines in Hanoi on December 23.

PM hopes for stronger trade, investment ties with Laos
President’s visit to Indonesia reaps comprehensive, substantive outcomes
President’s visit to Indonesia reaps comprehensive, substantive outcomes

VOV.VN - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s State visit to Indonesia has reaped comprehensive, substantive, and concrete outcomes, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son told media on December 23.

President’s visit to Indonesia reaps comprehensive, substantive outcomes
Young parliamentarians of Vietnam, Laos reinforce cooperation
Young parliamentarians of Vietnam, Laos reinforce cooperation

Young National Assembly (NA) deputies of Vietnam and Laos held talks in Vientiane on December 23 as part of the two countries’ Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022.

Young parliamentarians of Vietnam, Laos reinforce cooperation
Vietnam greatly values ties with ASEAN: President Phuc
Vietnam greatly values ties with ASEAN: President Phuc

VOV.VN - The nation attaches special importance to its relations with ASEAN as part of its foreign policy, exerting great efforts to actively contribute to building a strong and united bloc and to uphold its central role in the regional security structure, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed on December 23.

Vietnam greatly values ties with ASEAN: President Phuc
Indonesian media highlights President Phuc’s visit
Indonesian media highlights President Phuc’s visit

VOV.VN - Dozens of Indonesia’s news outlets have featured President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s December 21 to December 23 visit to the Southeast Asian nation, with a specific focusing on the outcomes of talks between the two State leaders.

Indonesian media highlights President Phuc’s visit
Vietnamese State leader receives Indonesia-Vietnam Friendship Association President
Vietnamese State leader receives Indonesia-Vietnam Friendship Association President

VOV.VN - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Budiarsa Sastrawinata, president of the Indonesia - Vietnam Friendship Association, on December 23 within the framework of his ongoing State visit to Indonesia.

Vietnamese State leader receives Indonesia-Vietnam Friendship Association President
30th anniversary of Vietnam-Belarus ties marked in Hanoi
30th anniversary of Vietnam-Belarus ties marked in Hanoi

VOV.VN - A get-together, organised by the Vietnam-Belarus Friendship Association, took place in Hanoi on December 22 to mark the 30th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic relations (1992-2022) and 65 years since the late President Ho Chi Minh’s visit to Minsk (1957-2022).

30th anniversary of Vietnam-Belarus ties marked in Hanoi
President Phuc meets Indonesian parliamentary leaders
President Phuc meets Indonesian parliamentary leaders

VOV.VN - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met Speaker of the House of Representatives of Indonesia Puan Maharani and Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) of Indonesia Arsul Sani on December 22 as part of the Vietnamese State leader’s ongoing visit to Indonesia.

President Phuc meets Indonesian parliamentary leaders
RoK ministry marks Vietnam-RoK diplomatic ties anniversary
RoK ministry marks Vietnam-RoK diplomatic ties anniversary

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (RoK) hosted a banquet in Seoul on December 22 evening to mark the 30th founding anniversary of Vietnam-RoK diplomatic relations.

RoK ministry marks Vietnam-RoK diplomatic ties anniversary
Indonesian scholar suggests upgrading ties with Vietnam
Indonesian scholar suggests upgrading ties with Vietnam

Indonesian scholar and senior journalist Veeramalla Anjaiah has suggested Indonesia and Vietnam upgrade their strategic partnership to a comprehensive strategic partnership, saying it would further strengthen their bilateral relationship.

Indonesian scholar suggests upgrading ties with Vietnam
President meets Vietnamese community in Indonesia
President meets Vietnamese community in Indonesia

VOV.VN- President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia, the Vietnamese delegation at ASEAN and the Vietnamese community living and working in Indonesia on December 22.

President meets Vietnamese community in Indonesia
Senior leaders extend greetings on 30th anniversary of Vietnam-RoK diplomatic ties
Senior leaders extend greetings on 30th anniversary of Vietnam-RoK diplomatic ties

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent messages of greetings to President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Yoon Suk-yeol on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations.

Senior leaders extend greetings on 30th anniversary of Vietnam-RoK diplomatic ties
Vietnam gears up for personnel deployment to UN peacekeeping mission
Vietnam gears up for personnel deployment to UN peacekeeping mission

VOV.VN - The country is set to send four more officers to the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic, with thorough preparations being made to help them to successfully perform duties.

Vietnam gears up for personnel deployment to UN peacekeeping mission
Vietnam, Indonesia set sights on bilateral trade target of US$15 billion
Vietnam, Indonesia set sights on bilateral trade target of US$15 billion

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Indonesia have agreed to elevate bilateral trade turnover to US$15 billion by 2028, said President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 21 during a press briefing detailing the outcomes of talks held with Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

Vietnam, Indonesia set sights on bilateral trade target of US$15 billion
Indonesian President hosts welcome ceremony for Vietnamese State leader
Indonesian President hosts welcome ceremony for Vietnamese State leader

VOV.VN - Indonesian President Joko Widodo hosted an official welcome ceremony for Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage at presidential palace in the city of Bogor, West Java, Indonesia on December 22.

Indonesian President hosts welcome ceremony for Vietnamese State leader
Association hailed as bridge linking Vietnam, Netherlands
Association hailed as bridge linking Vietnam, Netherlands

President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga on December 21 hailed Vietnam-Netherlands Friendship and Cooperation Association for its practical activities in promoting the friendship, unity, and cooperation between the people of the two countries.

Association hailed as bridge linking Vietnam, Netherlands
Forum highlights Vietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership
Forum highlights Vietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership

VOV.VN - The second Vietnam Forum took place in New Delhi on December 21 with the theme of “Enhancing Vietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership towards 2030”.

Forum highlights Vietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership
Vietnamese and Cuban Party leaders upbeat about sound bilateral ties
Vietnamese and Cuban Party leaders upbeat about sound bilateral ties

VOV.VN - General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, President of the Republic of Cuba expressed their delight at the positive developments in relations between the two parties and countries during their talks held on December 21.

Vietnamese and Cuban Party leaders upbeat about sound bilateral ties
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