Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of its Commission for Popularisation and Education Nguyen Trong Nghia has hailed the nationwide press system for overcoming the "dual" challenges posed by internal factors and the global economy to fulfill its assigned tasks during the first half of the 13th National Party Congress’s term.

The press must truly become a bridge between the Party, the State and the people, guiding and motivating the people to follow the Party and State's guidelines and policies, said Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his high-ranking delegation arrived at Hiroshima airport at 13:55 (local time) on May 19, starting a business trip to attend to the expanded summit of the Group of Seven (G7) and a working visit to Japan from May 19 to 21 at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on May 15 called on delegates to a mid-term meeting of the 13th Party Central Committee to contribute to improving the Party’s leadership, making it purer and stronger to satisfy higher requirements set in the new development period.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has requested that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs actively offer advice to the Party and State regarding external policies, as well as suitable measures aimed at optimising opportunities and advantages for national development and defence.

The official visit to Laos by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is a success, contributing to realising diplomatic policy set by the 13th National Party Congress which advocates valuing the development of ties with neighbouring and ASEAN countries, with the top priority given to Laos, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.

The 13th-tenure Party Central Committee’s resolution on the continued enhancement of national industrialisation and modernisation by 2030, with a vision to 2045, was part of the focus of a national conference on December 6.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has expressed his delight to visit and address the Australia - Viet Nam Policy Institute (AVPI), the first agency in charge of conducting policy research and providing recommendations specifically on the Vietnam - Australia ties.

VOV.VN - Australia always regards Vietnam as a friend and close partner in ASEAN and the region, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong said during a meeting with National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on December 1.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently held a briefing conference with Vietnamese representative agencies abroad as part of efforts to promote economic diplomacy and boost development.