Politics

The Funan Techo Canal is planned to be 180km long, passing through provinces of Cambodia, with approximately 1.6 million people living on both sides of the river’s section. An aerial view of the Funan Techo Canal groundbreaking ceremony in Kandal Province, Cambodia, on August 5. — Photo courtesy of Phnom …

Following the directions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vietnamese Embassies in the Middle East, Bangladesh and Myanmar have requested local authorities to “ensure maximum safety for Vietnamese citizens.” Deputy spokesperson for the Minister of Foreign Affairs Đoàn Khắc Việt at the Thursday press briefing in Hà Nội. — …

President Putin, who had sent a congratulatory letter, expressed his desire to personally congratulate Lâm on being elected as General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Việt Nam. Party General Secretary, President Tô Lâm at the telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday. — VNA/VNS …

Lâm Đồng Province Party Committee’s Standing Board and the Party Civil Affairs Committee violated principles of democratic centralism and working regulations. They exhibited negligence and lax leadership and guidance, leading to serious violations of Party and State laws in land management and usage for certain investment projects within the province. …

NA Vice Chairman Nguyễn Khắc Định urged the two sides to work together to lift bilateral trade turnover to US$18 billion in a balanced direction. National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyễn Khắc Định meets with Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof on Wednesday. VNA/VNS Photo KUALA LUMPUR — …

Lee Hsien Loong, Secretary-General of the People’s Action Party (PAP) of Singapore, also affirmed that the country always stands ready to work together with Vietnam to tap economic opportunities and strategies in the region, while expanding and deepening the relations between the two Parties, and advancing the Việt Nam-Singapore ties …

The VAST delegation and the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce explored the scientific foundation and development potential of several key areas, including the establishment of a food safety lab in Laos.   Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone (right) holds talks with VAST President Châu Văn Minh in Vientiane. VNA/VNS …

The ministers agreed to further strengthen the connection between the two economies through promoting cooperation in Official Development Assistance (ODA), investment, trade and labour.   Foreign Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn and his Japanese counterpart Kamikawa Yoko co-chaired the 12th meeting of the Việt Nam-Japan Cooperation Committee in Tokyo. Photo baoquocte.vn …

From the initial population of about 260 million, ASEAN is now home to more than 650 million people and a highly potential market. It is forecast to become the world’s fourth largest economy by 2050. The association is about to enter a new development stage after completing the realisation of …

They committed to continuing the exchange of all-level delegations, aiming for at least one high-level delegation visit annually, and collaborating closely in diplomatic activities, major celebrations, significant events, and at global and regional forums.   A view of the meeting. — VNA/VNS Photo Phạm Tuân TOKYO — The Việt Nam-Japan Cooperation …