EU-Vietnam Business Council debuts

The EU-Vietnam Business Council was jointly launched on October 22 by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the EU Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam in Hanoi, in light of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement taking effect in August.

VN launches elderly healthcare program in response to ageing population

A 10-year healthcare program for the elderly will start in Vietnam next year as part of the Government’s response to the country’s fast-ageing population.

Party seeks public feedback on draft documents of 13th National Party Congress

The full text of several draft documents of the 13th National Party Congress has been published for public feedback from October 20 to November 10.

NA Chairwoman urges measures to boost socio-economic development

Opening the 10th session of the National Assembly in Hanoi on October 20, Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan asked lawmakers to devise effective measures and orientations to bolster sustainable socio-economic development.

National Assembly starts 10th sitting

The 14th-tenure National Assembly started its 10th sitting held via a video teleconference at 9:00am on October 20.

Ministry of Justice launches “Law for Everyone” online contest

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) on October 16 declares the launching of an online contest titled “Law for Everyone”, aiming to provide and disseminate legal knowledge in a number of practical issues related to people’s lives and raise sense of law observance among the public.

Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership thriving

The official visit to Vietnam by Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide, scheduled for October 18-20, takes place in the context of the bilateral extensive strategic partnership developing fruitfully across spheres.

NA Standing Committee’s 49th meeting wraps up

The 49th meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee wrapped up in Hanoi on October 15. The meeting took place amid flooding causing severe loss of life and property in the central region, with many officials, soldiers and citizens unaccounted for. 

ASEAN appreciates Japan's role in regional cooperation

High-ranking officials from ASEAN member countries spoke highly of Japan’s role in regional cooperation, contributing to common peace, stability and prosperity at the 35th ASEAN-Japan Forum on Wednesday.

US announces assistance to strengthen Vietnam’s e-government capacity

The Vietnam Government’s Office and the U.S. Agency for International Development on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a strategic framework agreement for the Vietnam E-Government Capacity Building program.