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Việt Nam pulled out all the stops for media: foreign affairs spokesperson DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un leaves Hà Nội Achieving denuclearisation needs more time PM says hosting DPRK-US summit was big success for Việt Nam Reactions to the failed summit Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Party General Secretary, President of Việt Nam Nguyễn Phú Trọng held talks in Hà Nội on Wednesday with US President Donald Trump, who said his country will continue co-operating with Việt Nam to promote the development of the countries’ comprehensive partnership. The host leader welcomed President Trump’s visit along with the US and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s decision to choose Việt Nam as the venue for their second summit. He affirmed Việt Nam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of foreign relations, and integration into the world on the principle of respecting one another’s independence, … [Read more...] about Party leader, President Trọng meets with President Donald Trump

HÀ NỘI — US President Donald Trump will make an official visit to Việt Nam on November 11, the White House announced late on Monday. The White House release provided additional details on Trump’s upcoming Asia trip, set to take place from November 3-14. He will visit Japan, South Korea, China, Việt Nam, the Philippines and Hawaii. After attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit held in Việt Nam’s Đà Nẵng City on November 10, President Trump will fly to Hà Nội to meet with his Vietnamese counterpart Trần Đại Quang. According to the White House, Trump is also scheduled to hold talks with other top Vietnamese leaders. He is expected to leave for Manila on November 12. President Trump’s visit will mark the third consecutive year Việt Nam and the US have undertaken high-level official visits to either country. Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng and Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc visited the US in 2015 and 2017 … [Read more...] about President Trump to visit VN: White House

Việt Nam pulled out all the stops for media: foreign affairs spokesperson DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un leaves Hà Nội Achieving denuclearisation needs more time PM says hosting DPRK-US summit was big success for Việt Nam Reactions to the failed summit Lê Thị Thu Hằng, spokesperson for the Việt Nam Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responds to press queries yesterday in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Hoàng Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam has yet received information on the venue for the much-anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, but is confident that it is up to the task if asked. Việt Nam Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ spokesperson Lê Thị Thu Hằng made the remark yesterday during a regular press conference held in Hà Nội. “I am confident in Việt Nam’s capacity to hold international-level events, evidenced by the successful hosting of the APEC Summit in 2017 as well as other international conferences,” Hằng … [Read more...] about Việt Nam “confident” it can play host to Trump-Kim summit: FM

Việt Nam pulled out all the stops for media: foreign affairs spokesperson DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un leaves Hà Nội Achieving denuclearisation needs more time PM says hosting DPRK-US summit was big success for Việt Nam Reactions to the failed summit North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and United States President Donald Trump are set to meet in Việt Nam on Feb 27 and 28. — AFP Photo Viet Nam News By Paul Kennedy HÀ NỘI — Nearly 3,000 journalists are expected to descend on Hà Nội next week for the biggest political event of the year. US President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un will come face-to-face in Việt Nam’s capital city on February 27 and 28. It’s only the second time the political heavyweights have ever met, but analysts predict this meeting has more significance than last year’s summit in Singapore. “I think we can expect some good outcomes from this summit,” Lê Hồng Hiệp, a Vietnamese International Relations … [Read more...] about Good outcomes expected for Trump-Kim summit

Việt Nam pulled out all the stops for media: foreign affairs spokesperson DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un leaves Hà Nội Achieving denuclearisation needs more time PM says hosting DPRK-US summit was big success for Việt Nam Reactions to the failed summit US President Donald Trump and North Korean chairman Kim Jong Un shook hands as they met for the second time at 6:30pm in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI  — United States President Donald Trump and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Chairman Kim Jong Un met for the second time on Wednesday in Hà Nội, with Trump promising a prosperous future for North Korea. The second DPRK-USA summit started Wednesday evening with a one-on-one meeting between the two leaders at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel. The two leaders shook hands, then sat down briefly to give remarks ahead of dinner. Chairman Kim Jong Un, through a translator, said they had been able to overcome all the obstacles … [Read more...] about Trump tells Kim they have made progress

Việt Nam pulled out all the stops for media: foreign affairs spokesperson DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un leaves Hà Nội Achieving denuclearisation needs more time PM says hosting DPRK-US summit was big success for Việt Nam Reactions to the failed summit Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lê Thị Thu Hằng. - VNA/VNS Photo Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam welcomes the second US-Democratic People’s Republic of Korea summit and strongly supports dialogue to maintain peace, security and stability on the Korean Peninsula. She was replying to a question for Việt Nam’s comment on US President Donald Trump’s remarks in his latest State of the Union address on the upcoming summit. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam welcomes second Trump-Kim summit

Trump-Kim summit seen attracting 2,600 foreign journalists The Saigon Times Daily Thousands of foreign journalists are coming to Vietnam to cover the Trump-Kim summit on February 27-28 - PHOTO: VTV HCMC – Some 2,600 foreign journalists have registered to come to Hanoi next week to cover the second summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the local media reported . The summit is slated to take place on February 27 and 28 in Hanoi City. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung was quoted by the local media as saying that a wealth of reporters, cameramen, broadcasters and producers from major news outlets and broadcasting stations of the U.S., South Korea and Japan have come to Vietnam. In addition, British public service broadcaster BBC was cited by VTV news site as saying that the corporation would dispatch some 80 staff to Hanoi to cover the summit. Trung noted that Vietnam has had only 20 days to prepare for the … [Read more...] about Trump-Kim summit seen attracting 2,600 foreign journalists

Reporters covering Trump-Kim summit offered free commuter bus service The Saigon Times Daily An 80-seat open-top double-decker bus is seen on a street in Hanoi City - PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Hanoi City will offer free commuter bus service to domestic and international journalists covering the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un from today, February 25, until March 2, Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper reported. To contribute to ensuring quick news coverage of the upcoming second summit in Hanoi City between February 27 and 28, the chairman of the Hanoi government has directed public transport firms to create the most favorable conditions for the traveling reporters. In line with the municipal chairman’s directive, the Hanoi Public Transport Management and Operation Center has written to commuter bus service providers in the city proposing they issue free bus passes for journalists who hold press credentials for the summit. The program … [Read more...] about Reporters covering Trump-Kim summit offered free commuter bus service

Vietnam ready for Trump-Kim summit: PM The Saigon Times Daily Hanoi traffic officers and security personnel get ready for the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong Un - PHOTO: VIETNAMPLUS HCMC- Vietnam has almost finalized preparations for the second summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong Un, which will take place on February 27 and 28, the local media reported, citing Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. The Government leader today, February 25, came to the international media center, which was set up at the Viet-Xo Friendship Labor Cultural Palace for international reporters to cover the summit, to inspect preparations for the summit. This was his third visit there since yesterday. He told the relevant ministries and agencies, and the Hanoi government to ensure absolute safety and security for the upcoming summit as it is not only an important international event for global peace but … [Read more...] about Vietnam ready for Trump-Kim summit: PM

Irish chef flips special burgers for Trump-Kim summit in Vietnam The Saigon Times Daily The “Durty Donald” and “Kim Jong Yum” burgers - PHOTO: COURTESY OF DURTY BIRD HANOI - An Irish chef in Hanoi is serving a cheeky menu specially tailored to mark this week’s summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Reuters reports. Two new burgers - the “Durty Donald” and “Kim Jong Yum” – have been on sale at the Durty Bird restaurant since Monday, as Vietnam’s capital prepares to greet the two leaders and, hopefully, help them agree on peace. The restaurant’s co-owner and head chef, Collin Kelly, said the two burgers were designed to capture the likeness of the leaders. Kelly said the “Durty Donald” was like Trump himself - “so extravagant” - with double beef, double bacon, topped with strands of yellow chicken floss. “To match some of the controversy that surrounds him, we’ve put Russian dressing on it. So a bit tongue and cheek, but I … [Read more...] about Irish chef flips special burgers for Trump-Kim summit in Vietnam