VOV.VN - Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich congratulated Kishi Nobuo on his recent appointment as Japan's Defence Minister, expressing his hope that through his new position he will make important contributions to promoting defence co-operation between both sides in a practical and efficient manner moving forward.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on November 15 he believes the new US administration will maintain good relations with Vietnam as they have done over the years.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong has emphasised that maintaining peace, stability, solidarity, and unity underlined by the principle of international law in the region should continue to be part of the core values of Southeast Asia and the ASEAN Community.

VOV.VN - The 37th ASEAN Summit and related summits opened at the international convention centre in Hanoi on November 11 via an online platform, with leaders of the 10 ASEAN member states and important partners in attendance.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly adopted a resolution on major socio-economic development targets for 2021 at its plenary meeting in Hanoi on November 11.

ASEAN Foreign Ministers reiterated the grouping’s resolve to resume negotiations on the Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) with China, during the 22nd ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting held online on November 10.

VOV.VN - Deputy Foreign Minister and General Secretary of the National ASEAN 2020 Committee Nguyen Quoc Dung explained the progress relating to the implementation of initiatives that Vietnam has outlined during its year as ASEAN Chair when talking recently to the media.

VOV.VN - Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung hosted an online ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting on November 9 in order to examine preparations ahead of the upcoming 37th ASEAN Summit.

VOV.VN - Plenty of local firms have weathered the COVID-19 crisis by selecting niche markets and diversify products to enhance their competitiveness and gain access to the EU market.

VOV.VN - Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh and Permanent Secretary of Defence of Singapore Chan Heng Kee co-chaired the 11th Vietnam – Singapore defence policy dialogue in the island state on November 6.