Vietnam affirms active, responsible role in APEC

Vietnam affirms active, responsible role in APEC

State President Luong Cuong will make his first official visit to Peru and attend the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders' Week in Lima from November 12-16 at the invitation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte. This is the first visit to Peru and also first attendance at a multilateral forum of Cuong as Vietnam's State leader. His participation in APEC highlights Vietnam's strong commitment to multilateralism and active engagement in APEC's collaborative efforts.
Hanoi preserves traditional craft villages

Hanoi preserves traditional craft villages

Hanoi is home to 831 craft villages, including 331 officially recognised as traditional craft villages. These villages produce high-quality, diverse products, with 27.48% meeting the "One Commune, One Product" (OCOP) standard. Annual revenue from the craft villages ranges between 10 and 50 billion VND (405,000 – 2.02 million USD).
Lao leader's spouse visits late Party chief's widow

Lao leader's spouse visits late Party chief's widow

Naly Sisoulith, the spouse of General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith now on a state to Vietnam, visited Ngo Thi Man, the widow of Nguyen Phu Trong, and offered incense to the late General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee at his residence in on September 10.
Vietnam – Laos great friendship and special solidarity

Vietnam – Laos great friendship and special solidarity

General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse are on a state visit to Vietnam. The visit from September 10-13 is made at the invitation of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse.
Vietnam-Russia traditional friendship grows stronger

Vietnam-Russia traditional friendship grows stronger

Vietnam and Russia established a comprehensive strategic partnership on March 1, 2001. To date, the Vietnam-Russia traditional friendship has developed extensively across all areas of cooperation and continues to be strengthened and enhanced.
Artisan preserving traditional folk toy

Artisan preserving traditional folk toy

For many generations of Vietnamese people, clay statues were once an indispensable folk toy of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Over the past time, with the appearance of modern and attractive toys, the traditional folk toy has gradually fallen into oblivion. At present, perhaps, Phung Dinh Giap from the northern province of Bac Ninh, is likely the last artisan, who stills crafts the traditional toy when the Mid-Autumn Festival comes.
Vietnam - Mozambique traditional friendship

Vietnam - Mozambique traditional friendship

Mozambican President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi and his spouse are on a three-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse. This trip marks President Nyusi's first visit to Vietnam since taking office and also the first visit by a Mozambican president to the Southeast Asian nation in over 17 years.
PM chairs meeting on draft report for 14th National Party Congress

PM chairs meeting on draft report for 14th National Party Congress

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 9 chaired a meeting between permanent cabinet members and the standing board of the sub-committee for socio-economic affairs of the 14th National Party Congress, during which the participants gave opinions on a draft report evaluating the five-year implementation of the socio-economic development strategy for 2021-2030 and defining orientations and tasks for 2026-2030.
Power transmission line completed at remarkable speed

Power transmission line completed at remarkable speed

The 500kV circuit-3 power transmission line linking Quang Trach in the central province of Quang Binh and Pho Noi in the northern province of Hung Yen is a special project, completed at remarkable speed, representing a major achievement for the power sector.
Members of the government for 2021-2026 term

Members of the government for 2021-2026 term

The government for the 2021-2026 term has been consolidated following the 8th extraordinary session of the 15th National Assembly on August 26. It now consists of 26 members, including the Prime Minister, five Deputy Prime Ministers, and 20 Ministers and heads of ministerial-level agencies.
Vietnam - Guinea-Bissau traditional friendship

Vietnam - Guinea-Bissau traditional friendship

Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and his spouse are currently on an official visit to Vietnam from September 5-9. This visit, made at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President To Lam and his spouse, marks the first time a President of Guinea-Bissau has visited Vietnam since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1973.