Vietnam, Singapore Strengthen Defence Ties

Hanoi: Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang held talks with his Singaporean counterpart Chan Chun Sing in Hanoi on July 22, discussing ways to strengthen defence cooperation. The same morning, Chan visited the headquarters of the Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel). According to Vietnam News Agency, the discussions between the two ministers … Read more

Cuban Parliament Values Cooperation with Vietnam

Havana: The National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba (ANPP) always attaches great importance to promoting cooperation with Vietnam’s National Assembly, said ANPP Secretary Homero Acosta lvarez. Acosta lvarez made the statement at a handover ceremony of information and technical equipment presented by Vietnam’s legislature to support the installation of a virtual meeting room in … Read more

Typhoon Wipha Triggers Heavy Rain and Strong Winds in Vietnam

Hanoi: Typhoon Wipha has unleashed torrential rain across multiple regions as it barrels towards Vietnam, with rainfall exceeding 200mm, sparking concerns over flooding and landslides. The National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting said wind speeds over land from Hai Phong to Thanh Hoa are expected to reach level 6 with gusts up to level 8 by … Read more

PM Receives Sumimoto Group’s CEO

Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 22 for Yukihito Honda, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sumitomo Group’s Diverse Urban Development Group (Japan). According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties between Vietnam and Japan, particularly in the realm of urban development. Sumitomo Group’s ongoing … Read more

PM Calls on Phenikaa University to Become Model for New-Generation Private Universities

Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Phenikaa University to become a model for new-generation private universities focused on innovation, while visiting the institution. During his visit on July 22, the Prime Minister handed over the Government’s decision allowing the university to expand from a multi-disciplinary institution into a university with multiple member … Read more

Vietnamese Officers Appointed to UN Peacekeeping Mission in Abyei

Hanoi: The Ministry of National Defence held a ceremony in Hanoi on July 22 to present decisions of the State President and the Minister of National Defence to three officers who are about to depart for duties at the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission in Abyei. According to Vietnam News Agency, the deployment of these … Read more