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The Government will submit a pilot scheme in which each province selects one district-level locality to pilot the combination of three national target programmes concerning funding sources, said Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang.

The fragmentation in the implementation of poverty reduction projects has been initially addressed, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs Y Thanh Ha Nie KDam said on October 30.

The Department of Overseas Labor Management under the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs said that about 650,000 Vietnamese labourers are working in 40 countries and territories around the world.

The success in the combat against the COVID-19 pandemic has once again reflected the spirit, mettle, and wisdom of Vietnam, which does not step back in the face of every difficulty and challenge, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on October 29.

Vietnamese athletes won two silver and three bronze medals on the last day of the 4th Asian Para Games that took place in Hangzhou, China, from October 22-28.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 28 attended the inauguration ceremony of a new establishment of the National Innovation Centre at Hanoi-based Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park (NIC Hoa Lac), and the opening of the Vietnam International Innovation Expo (VIIE) 2023, during which he affirmed science, technology, and innovation can help Vietnam board the world's “development and growth ship”.

President Vo Van Thuong visited soldiers and people in Co To island district on October 28, as part of his trip to attend a ceremony marking the northeastern province of Quang Ninh’s 60th founding anniversary.

(CPV) - At an event to address plastic pollution problems in the Mekong River region, experts proposed many practical solutions to solve the issue.

A cultural and artistic exchange program praising the image of President Ho Chi Minh and the Vietnam - Laos special friendship was recently organized in Pakse city of Champasak province.

As many as 95 delegates, representing 415 delegates attending the 8th Hanoi Students’ Association Congress for the 2023 - 2028 period, reported their achievements and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on October 26 provided updates on the jeep incident at Cu Lan village tourist area in Lac Duong district, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong that killed four tourists from the Republic of Korea and injured one Vietnamese.

Vietnam recognized and highly evaluated the decision of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (China) to ease visa rules for Vietnamese citizens, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has said.

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) – Southeast Asia Ministerial Forum 2023 was organised under the theme of “Sustainable and Quality Investment: New Momentum for OECD- Southeast Asia Partnership” in Hanoi on October 26.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged online retail giant Amazon to further expand its operations in Vietnam while receiving Vice President of International Public Policy & Government Affairs at Amazon Susan Pointer.

The Internet Data Center was officially launched by the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) at the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park, known as IDC Hoa Lac, on October 25.

(CPV) - Three Consul Generals based in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Susan Burns (the US), Sarah Hooper (Australia), and Ono Masuo (Japan), visited Can Tho City on October 24-25, 2023.

The Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) Party Committee's Popularization and Education Board held an award ceremony for composing and promoting literary, artistic and journalistic works with the theme "Studying and Following the Ideals, Morality, and Style of President Ho Chi Minh" in the city during the 2021-2025 period.

A delegation of people with meritorious services to the revolution in Bac Lieu province recently offered flowers and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum.

Legislators cast secret ballots in the vote of confidence on the 44 persons holding the positions elected or approved by the National Assembly (NA) on October 25 morning, part of the ongoing sixth session of the 15th NA.

The National Assembly (NA) on October 25 afternoon adopted a resolution confirming the results of the vote of confidence on the persons holding the positions it elected or approved.

Vietnam and the US should further promote the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a more effective and substantive manner, focusing cooperation in economics - trade - investment, science - technology, innovation, digital transformation, semiconductor chip production, and high quality human resources training, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 25 suggested Vietnam and Thailand elevate their strategic partnership to a new height, at a reception for Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from October 25-26.

A dialogue on social insurance and health insurance policies was organized by Vietnam Social Security (VSS) on October 24 with 130 Japanese-invested enterprises operating in the north of Vietnam.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Chairman of John Swire & Sons Limited Guy Bradley in Hanoi on October 24, welcoming the UK-headquartered firm’s continuous expansion of investment and business activities in Vietnam.

The 15th National Assembly is scheduled to approve a salary reform policy in its ongoing sixth plenary session which will hold historical significance and bring about joy for officials and public servants, according to Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra.

President Vo Van Thuong pledged favourable conditions for Vietnam - Cuba defence cooperation while receiving Sen. Lt. Gen. Roberto Legra Sotolongo, Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Minister of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces, who is on a working visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi on October 24.

The 15th National Assembly (NA) on October 24 approved a list of 44 persons subject to the vote of confidence at its ongoing sixth session in Hanoi.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis in Hanoi on October 24, on the occasion of the 78th founding anniversary of the UN.

The Kien Giang Party Committee’s Commission of Popularization and Education has coordinated with Chau Thanh District Party Committee to organize a discussion to praise and reward outstanding groups and individuals in studying and following the ideology, morality and style of President Ho Chi Minh.

A book of stories about President Ho Chi Minh has been published by the Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House.