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Peacekeeping force affirms Vietnam’s position
Vietnam’s participation in the UN’s peacekeeping mission is a breakthrough in implementing the Party’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation and development, stated Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh.In October 2018, Vietnam’s first level-2 field hospital, the first-ever independent unit ...
CPTPP trade deal officially takes effect
The 11-member Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) officially came into force on December 30, creating a free trade area covering more than a tenth of the global economy.The CPTPP will cut tariffs on agricultural and industrial products, ease investment regulations and enhance protection ...
Nearly 100 new procedures facilitate National Single Window in 2018
There are 145 administrative procedures by relevant ministries and agencies which have been connected to the National Single Window (NSW), according to the latest data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs.Notably, the number of such procedures in 2018 was up to 98, while from ...
12th CPV’s ninth session opens, discusses personnel preparation
Party General Secretary and President Nguyễn Phú Trọng opened the ninth session of the 12th Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee today. During the session, members of the Party Central Committee are expected to discuss personnel planning for the CPV Central Committee for ...
National ASEAN 2020 Committee makes debut
The National ASEAN 2020 Committee, tasked with making preparations for Vietnam to shoulder the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2020, made debut in Hanoi on December 24.Speaking at the launch ceremony, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said after more than 50 years of formation and development, ASEAN ...
Corruption report hotlines launched
The Government Inspectorate’s Anti-Corruption Bureau has launched two hotline numbers and an email address to receive public reports on corruption.Complaints related to corruption cases can be reported through a phone call to 08048228 (during working hours) or a message to 0911156161.The bureau also receives reports through ...
Vietnam calls for inclusive Mekong – Lancang cooperation
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on December 17 joined FMs of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and China at the fourth Mekong – Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Vientiane, Laos.Speaking at the event, Deputy PM Minh appreciated efforts made by ...
Vietnam becomes member of UN Commission on International Trade Law
Vietnam has for the first time become a member of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), singing up for a six-year term.The Southeast Asian country won 157 out of 193 votes at an election during the 73rd session of the UN General ...
Anti-corruption hotline launched by Ministry of Public Security
The Ministry of Public Security has opened a hotline to receive complaints relating to corruption and wrongdoings committed by police officers. Agencies, organisations and individuals can report incidents to the ministry on 0692342593.Keep reading ...
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Philippines-China joint oil activities in East Sea must follow int’l law: foreign ministry
Joint oil exploration between China and Philippines in the South China Sea (called East Sea by Việt Nam) can only be conducted in waters over which the two have sovereignty and sovereign rights as per international law.Keep reading ...
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