Keyword: Southern

Gov’t meeting reviews activities in June, first half

The socio-economic situation in June and six months and regulations hindering COVID-19 prevention and control are among matters for discussion at the Government’s regular meeting chaired by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 1.

PM hails Vietnam visit by RoK Foreign Minister

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has hailed the ongoing visit to Vietnam by Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Chung Eui-yong, saying that it contributes to strengthening Vietnam – RoK ties.

State President receives RoK Foreign Minister

State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed that the development of Vietnam – Republic of Korea (RoK) ties is a common determination from the grassroots to high levels in Vietnam.

Vietnam, RoK seek to further advance ties

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on June 23 held talks with his counterpart from the Republic of Korea Chung Eui Yong during which both sides agreed to boost the bilateral relations further.

Vietnamese lychees increase presence in Singapore

The early-ripening “u hong” lychees from Thanh Ha district, the northern province of Hai Duong – a lychee farming hub of Vietnam, hit the shelves of Singaporean supermarkets on June 3.

Vinh Long province tops 2020 open budget index rankings

The 2020 Provincial Open Budget Index (POBI) has the average score of 69.09 out of 100 points, up 3.54 points from the previous year, with the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long topping the rankings.

National election: turnout rate at 95.65 percent as of 17:30

Preliminary reports show that 95.65 percent of voters nationwide went to the polls by 17:30 on May 23 to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 term. NA General Secretary Bui Van Cuong, who is also Chairman of the NA Office...

Hospitalized and quarantined voters cast ballots

The elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term is underway across the country on May 23. Voters who are medical workers, hospital staff, patients, and patients' relatives in hospitals, or people in quarantine due...