UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned the multiple attacks across the northern Nigerian city of Kano, which resulted in large-scale casualties and massive destruction to property
Defence Minister Phung Quang Thanh and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on Thursday hosted separate receptions for a visiting US delegation led by Senator John McCain in Hanoi
President Truong Tan Sang applauded the navy forces’ resolve in national defence and maintaining a peaceful environment during his Tet visit to the Navy High Command, the Military Zone No 3...
Restructuring production focusing on high added value commodities is the orientation of the agricultural sector this year and the long-term vision until 2020
The early days of a new year are in time for people to review the past year and make wishes for the future. We’ll now talk to some Vietnamese...
ASEAN Ministers have agreed to accelerate the formation of the ASEAN community and resolve East Sea disputes by peaceful means on the basis of international laws
2012 is seen as a year of restructuring not only for state-owned enterprises and the banking sector but also for the stock market. This is an essential part of...
A ceremony was held on Saturday in Hanoi to mark the 33th anniversary of the overthrow of Cambodia’s genocidal regime
Controlling inflation was the main task of the Vietnamese government in 2011. Despite 18.5% inflation this year, well above the set target of 7%, signs of recovery during...
Vietnam’s foreign affairs activities have greatly contributed to national development, taking advantage of external resources and protecting national interests and territorial integrity
Through its participation in international forums, like the United Nations, Vietnam has gained useful experience and material support for its national development
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Monday issued an arrest warrant for Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi. The Iraq’s highest-ranking Sunni official is accused of being involved in...
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has concluded a visit to Myanmar where he also attended the 4th Greater Mekong Sub-region Summit. During talks on Wednesday, Prime Minister Dung...
PM Nguyen Tan Dung on Tuesday attended the opening ceremony of the 4th Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) Summit in Myanmar together with leaders from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, China and...
The Arab League on Saturday agreed in principle to raise Syria's issue to the UN Security Council if the country does not stop violence and allow Arabian observers...
Russia has vowed to block any UN Security Council resolution, which allows the use of force against Syria . Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said that Moscow will veto any resolution directly or indirectly using force. Gatilov...
An international conference on the East Sea took place this week in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia with 120 scholars, experts and diplomats from 25 countries participating. The conference, titled “The East Sea: Recent developments and implications towards peaceful dispute...
Don ca tai tu”, a younger type of Vietnamese traditional music, emerged in the south at the end of the 19th century. Today, southerners appreciate and maintain this art form...
Almost all US troops in Iraq will withdraw by the end of this year. However, it will be a major challenge to ensure security after their pullout
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung wrapped up his visits to Belgium, the UK, and the European parliament on Sunday. The visits have demonstrated Vietnam’s eagerness to cooperate with EU countries to boost its development. Leaders...