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Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue received Michael Arthur, Senior Vice President of Boeing and President of Boeing International, in Hanoi on May 19.

The Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) under the United States Department of Agriculture has recognised six more Vietnamese pangasius processing factories that are eligible to export products to the US, raising the number of establishments to 19, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s National Agro-Forestry-Fisheries Quality Assurance Department (NAFIQAD).

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said he hopes to see more cooperation projects between Vietnam and Singapore while hosting visiting Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin in Hanoi on May 19.

The Standing Board of the Women’s Union of the Mekong Delta province of An Giang has launched the plantation of 2,000 star trees and perfumed trees on the canals: Dit Mun (1, 2km), Tra Suot (1.3km), and Pagoda (1.1km).

The Central Highlands province of Dak Nong on May 19 launched tree planting festival at the campus of N'Trang Long Hero Monument in Gia Nghia City to celebrate the 132nd anniversary of Uncle Ho’s birthday (May 19, 1890).

A delegation of the Party Central Committee, State President, National Assembly (NA), Government and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee on May 19 paid tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum on the occasion of his 132nd birth anniversary (May 19).

In April 2022, the total state budget collection is estimated at 160.2 trillion VND, an increase of 3.2 trilion VND from the previous month, reported the Ministry of Finance.

The men’s and women’s sepak takraw teams of Thailand attending the ongoing SEA Games 31, comprising of over 30 members, toured Hanoi capital with double-decker bus on May 18.

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue and visiting Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin held talks in Hanoi on May 18, sharing view on the need for their countries to further intensify overall relations and parliamentary ties so as to step up the strategic partnership.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 17 (US time) visited tech giants Intel, Apple and Google in Silicon Valley as part of his US visit.

The Dak Lak Market Management Department has coordinated with the provincial Border Guard Command to plant more than 1,000 trees in Buon Don and Ea Sup districts.

The Go Vap District Confederation of Labor in Ho Chi Minh City has just held a conference to review the implementation of the Politburo’s Conclusion 01-KL/TW on continuing to implement Directive 05-CT/TW on studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, morality and style.

On May 17, the Quang Tri Provincial People's Committee and the Israeli Embassy in Vietnam jointly organized the Israel - Quang Tri renewable energy technology workshop.

Prof. Dr. Yang Dao clearly remembers that when he was only 4-5 years old, he and his family had the honour to welcome Uncle Ho and the Viet Minh delegation in Meo Vac district and was impressed by his simple and close gesture.

To mark President Ho Chi Minh’s 132nd birthday (May 19), the public security forces in the northern province of Ha Nam have carried out practical activities.

The HCMC’s Delegation of the 14th and 15th National Assembly (NA) deputies recently visited and presented gifts to coast guard on Con Dao Islands, off the coast of the southern province Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

On May 16 (local time), in New York (US), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received President cum CEO of Visa Group and leaders of global investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR).

President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and a high-ranking delegation from Greece visited Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh on May 17 as part of their official visit to Vietnam.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc received outgoing Bruneian Ambassador Pengiran Haji Sahari bin Pengiran Haji Salleh in Hanoi on May 17, congratulating the diplomat on fulfilling his duties during eight years in Vietnam.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a working session at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 16 (local time) as part of his trip to the US.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met with Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh in Vientiane on May 17, where the two leaders discussed measures to promote bilateral relations.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and the NA delegation arrived in Hanoi late May 17, concluding an official visit to Laos at the invitation of Lao NA Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane from May 15.

Tour operators such as Hanoitourist, Vietfoot Travel, LUX Travel and Vietravel have built 28 tours to Hanoi and its surrounding areas to introduce to delegations, athletes and international correspondents on the occasion of the 31st SEA Games, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism.

iShite, Vietnamese Book Coffee Tokyo, is not only a place for young people who love Vietnamese books and coffee, but also a place to connect and share knowledge among Vietnamese people who have experience in studying, working and succeeding in Japan.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Greek counterpart Katerina Sakellaropoulou shared delight at the growth of Vietnam-Greece ties and agreed on measures to promote the relations during their talks in Hanoi on May 16.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and his host counterpart Saysomphone Phomvihan on May 16 held talks following an official welcome ceremony for the former. Hue is now in Laos on an official visit.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception for visiting Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou in Hanoi on May 16.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue paid a courtesy visit to General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on May 16 during this official visit to the country.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his delegation visited Omni Parket House Hotel where President Ho Chi Minh used to work in Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, on May 14 (local time) as part of his working trip to the US.

Vietnam’s U23 football team secured a berth in the semifinals of SEA Games 31 after winning 2-0 against Timor Leste in its final Group A match at Phu Tho’s Viet Tri Stadium on May 15.