The State funeral for Tran Dai Quang, Politburo member and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, began at the National Funeral Hall, No.5 Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi on September 26.

Vietnam Trade Union convenes 12th congress in Hanoi

A total of 947 delegates representing more than 10.5 million trade union members nationwide gathered in Hanoi on September 24 for the 12th Congress of the Vietnam Trade Union.

Vice President now holds authority of President: NA Standing Committee

Mme. Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, Vice President, now holds the authority of President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam until the National Assembly elects the new President of the country, an announcement of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly issued on September 23 read.

SPECIAL COMMUNIQUE on President Tran Dai Quang’s passing away

The Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the President, the Government and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front have issued a special communiqué, announcing that President Tran Dai Quang died at 10:05am on September 21, 2018, and his funeral will be held as a national mourning.

NA Standing Committee’s 27th meeting concludes

The 27th meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee concluded on September 20 after nine working days to prepare important contents for the NA’s sixth session slated for October.

President Tran Dai Quang welcomes heads of delegations to ASOSAI 14

President Tran Dai Quang received heads of delegations to the 14th Assembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI 14) in Hanoi on September 19.

Vietnam, Myanmar young army officers foster exchange

Young officers of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and their peers from the Armed Forces of Myanmar gathered together at a seminar in Hanoi on September 18, which aims to promote exchange and experience sharing between the two sides.

Effective summer volunteer campaign in Lac Son district

(HBO) – The 2018 summer volunteer campaign of young people took place in Lac Son district in an effective manner, making contributions to the local socio-economic development.

Improving the quality of teaching foreign languages at all levels

(HBO) – The issue of improving the quality of foreign language teaching and learning has been identified as one of the key tasks of the school year of 2018 - 2019.

Bust of President Ho Chi Minh inaugurated in Mexico

A ceremony to inaugurate a President Ho Chi Minh bust took place in Guadalajara city, in Mexico’s Jalisco state, on September 14.

Vietnamese, Indonesian leaders meet the press

President Tran Dai Quang and his guest, visiting Indonesian President Joko Widodo, had a meeting with representatives of Vietnamese and foreign media in Hanoi on September 11 to inform them of the outcomes of the talks between the two leaders held earlier the same day.

Hoa Binh works to develop Party membership among students

(HBO) – In a period that spanned 2017 and the first half of 2018, Hoa Binh saw 26 outstanding students becoming members of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Vietnam, Hungary agree to lift relations to comprehensive partnership

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban agreed to lift bilateral ties to the level of comprehensive partnership during their talks in Budapest on September 10.

Party leader arrives in Budapest, starting official visit to Hungary

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and his entourage arrived at Ferenc Lizt International Airport in Budapest on the afternoon of September 8 (local time), starting his official visit to Hungary at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Russia an important, reliable partner of Vietnam: Party leader

It is Vietnam’s consistent policy to take Russia as one of the most important and reliable partners of Vietnam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong reiterated during his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi city on September 6.

Successfully hosting WEF ASEAN, a focus of Vietnam''''s foreign policy in 2018

The World Economic Forum ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) is scheduled to take place in Hanoi in mid-September. On the occasion, Nhan Dan Newspaper introduced an article written by Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, head of the organising board of the event.

The hamlet where civil-military ties are shown in concrete activities

(HBO) – By implementing the model of "village of culture, defence and security”, the military and residents in Can hamlet of Doc Lap commune, Ky Son district (Hoa Binh province) have gradually eliminated poverty, improved intellectual standards, ensured defence and promoted the local well-being.

Vietnamese, Russian ministries strengthen security ties

The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) and the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) affirmed their readiness to expand bilateral cooperation during a working session between their deputy ministers in Moscow on September 5.

Banquet held in Thailand to observe Vietnam’s National Day

The Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand held a banquet in Udon Thani province on September 2 to observe the 73rd anniversary of National Day of Vietnam (September 2).

Vietnamese Party chief to visit Russia from September 5-8

General Secretary of the Communist Part of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong will pay an official visit to Russia from September 5-8.

World leaders congratulate Vietnam on 73rd National Day

Leaders of many countries have sent congratulations to their Vietnamese counterparts on the 73rd National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945).

Prime Minister’s remarks at banquet to celebrate National Day

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse hosted a banquet for ambassadors, charge d’affaires and heads of international organisations in Hanoi on August 30 on the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).

Vietnamese, Cambodian youth federations urged to deepen cooperation

Vo Van Thuong, head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education has urged the Vietnam Youth Federation (VYF) and the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC) to deepen their cooperation, focusing on educating young people on the history and friendship of the two countries.

Vietnam, Egypt issue joint statement

Vietnam and Egypt have issued a joint statement on the occasion of the State-level visit to Egypt by President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse from August 25-28 at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

Party chief greets Dominica’s MIU General Secretary

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong has urged the CPV and the Dominican Republic’s United Left Movement (MIU) to step up their exchange of delegations and experience in the time ahead.