Vietnam, Japan strengthen defence cooperation

Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang held talks with visiting Japanese Defence Minister Kihara Minoru in Hanoi on August 6, during which they touched upon cooperation orientations. At the end of the talks, the two ministers exchanged a letter of agreement and a memorandum of understanding regarding Japan’s transfer of two multi-purpose material … Read more

Vietnam’s ports ready to welcome megaships

Vietnam’s port system is now equipped to handle the largest ships in the world, attracting operations from 40 major international shipping lines. According to the Vietnam Maritime Administration (VINAMARINE), out of the country’s 34 ports, 30 are capable of accommodating large-tonnage vessels. Vietnam currently boasts three ports – Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, and … Read more

HCM City top searched destination for Australian tourists

Ho Chi Minh City is among the top destinations in Vietnam that tourists from Australia want to visit. In a Agoda Vietnam report, the company lists the top five searched destinations for Australians heading to Vietnam from June to August, which include HCM City, Da Nang, Hanoi, Hoi An and Nha Trang. As flight connectivity … Read more

General Secretary To Lam chairs meeting of key leaders

A meeting of key leaders was held in Hanoi on August 6 to evaluate July performance and outline major tasks for August, under the chair of General Secretary and State President To Lam. It was the first key leaders’ meeting since Lam’s election as the General Secretary, in the presence of Politburo members, including Prime … Read more