Foreign Affairs

Da Nang City opens hotlines for foreigners

Da Nang City's government has provided foreigners with a list of hotlines for use in reporting crimes and other affairs

Deputy PM receives Australian foreign minister

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Craig Emerson on Dec. 13 in Hanoi .

Vietnam friendship delegation visits Iran

A delegation of the Vietnam-Iran Friendship Association (VIFA) led by its head Dang Nhu Loi has paid a working visit to Iran at the invitation of the Iran-Vietnam Friendship Association (IVFA).

PM receives Singapore's new foreign minister, K. Shanmugam

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung yesterday received Singapore's newly-appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, K. Shanmugam.

Defence official meets high ranking Chinese guest

Viet Nam Deputy Defence Minister, Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh, received visiting Deputy Director of Foreign Affairs of the People's Liberation Army of China, Major Gen. Jia Xiaoning, in Ha Noi yesterday.

Foreign Ministry honours Lao ambassador

The outgoing Lao Ambassador to Vietnam, Sunthon Saynhachac, has been awarded an insignia “For the Cause of Vietnam’s Diplomacy”.

Viet Nam recognises South Sudan independence

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday that the nation recognised South Sudan as an independent and sovereign country. It also said that Viet Nam was willing to establish a complete relationship with South Sudan to strengthen friendship and co-operation.

Ministry targets economic corridor

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will become the key agency to deal with development obstacles associated with the East-West Economic Corridor project between Viet Nam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.

Plan to auction guesthouse decried

The Ministry of Finance has approved a plan by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to auction the 3.7ha Government Guesthouse in downtown HCM City and use the proceeds to fund major projects not specified as yet.

Crime, trafficking at sea pose threats to marine sovereignty

Fighting crime and violations at sea way was crucial to the security and sovereignty of the country, security officials said at a seminar in HCM City yesterday.

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Pollution levels raise public concern

Bikers put on masks to prevent dust and exhaust in Ha Noi. Photo Truong Mire HCM CITY — Individuals Viet Nam have rising concerns concerning the results of the atmosphere on their own health insurance and wellness, market research launched lately by researching the market firm Cimigo finds.Pollution has citizens in Ha Noi and HCM City particularly worried."70-five percent of individuals interviewed describe their physical atmosphere his or her

Lao premier receives visit from scientific delegation

VIENTIANE — Lao Pm Thongsin Thammavong received a delegation in the Viet Nam Academy of Science, brought by its leader Chau Van Minh, in Vientiane yesterday.In the reception, Minh reported to his host around the outcomes of talks using the Lao Academy of Science with other Lao ministries and industries.He stated the 2 sides acknowledged the key role of science while national construction and development and decided on the implementation of bilateral contracts.The academy leader confirmed he'd do his utmost