Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang on November 16 suggested countries continue promoting ASEAN’s centrality, and step up the building and consolidation of strategic trust in the spirit of respect for law, mutual respect, equality and mutual benefits.

Vietnamese Minister of Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang held bilateral meetings with defence leaders from India, Japan and the Philippines on the sidelines of the 17th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and the 10th ADMM-Plus in Jakarta, Indonesia on November 16.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Minister of Public Security To Lam on November 16 held talks with Singapore’s Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean who is in Hanoi for a visit to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - A joint statement adopted by ASEAN Defense Ministers at their 17th meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, on November 15, emphasized the importance of maintaining peace, stability, regional safety and freedom of navigation and aviation in the East Sea.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presided over the sixth session of the Government’s steering committee for administrative reform in Hanoi on November 14.

VOV.VN - Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc expressed Vietnam’s desires to enhance finance cooperation with Australia, Japan and Singapore during his separate meetings with financial leaders of the three countries on the sidelines of the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting 2023 in San Francisco, USA, on November 12.

VOV.VN - Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommsith will visit Vietnam and co-chair the 10th Vietnam-Laos Foreign Minister-level Political Consultation from November 21 to November 23 following the invitation by Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.

Vietnam has capitalised on the free trade agreements (FTAs) it has signed to bolster exports amidst weakening demand, high input costs, and inflation pressure across the globe, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien said on November 7.

Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc on November 6 morning reported to the National Assembly that the country's credit rating benefited from a positive outlook from international communities, resulting in an upgrade to “prosperous and stable” or BB+ levels. The rating helps build investor confidence in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Three key economic growth drivers – investment, domestic consumption and export – are showing signs of gathering steam after a period of sharp decline and stagnation, according to Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.