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President Truong Tan Sang (middle) and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani receive a guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony in Tehran. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyen Khang TEHRAN (VNS) — President Trương Tấn Sang and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani have agreed to increase the exchange of high-level delegations and meetings between the two countries. The consensus was reached during the two leaders’ talks in the Iranian capital Tehran yesterday as part of President Sang’s State visit to the Middle East country. The host and the guest were unanimous in their stance on regional and international issues, especially at the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement, while supporting each other at international forums and organisations. The Iranian President described President Sang’s visit as a major event, particularly at a time when Iran is about to welcome its traditional New Year, saying that it opened up a new period of co-operation between the two … [Read more...] about Viet Nam, Iran Presidents hold talks

President Trần Đại Quang (R) receives outgoing Bulgarian Ambassador to Việt Nam Ebgueni Stefanov Stoytchev in Hà Nội on September 28. — VNA/VNS Photo Nhan Sáng HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam is willing to serve as a bridge supporting Bulgaria and the EU in enhancing relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its member states. President Trần Đại Quang made the statement at a reception for outgoing Bulgarian Ambassador to Việt Nam Ebgueni Stefanov Stoytchev in Hà Nội on September 28. This year marks the 60th anniversary of President Hồ Chí Minh’s visit to Bulgaria, he said, adding that a wide range of activities have been carried out across his country to celebrate this event, including a photo exhibition on the life and revolutionary career of the President. — VNS … [Read more...] about President: Việt Nam ready to bridge Bulgaria-ASEAN relations

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko host an official reception for President Trần Đại Quang and his spouse in Tokyo on May 30. — VNA/VNS Photo Nhan Sáng Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI – The Vietnamese Government and people always attach great importance to relations with Japan, President Trần Đại Quang said during a meeting with Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko in Tokyo on May 30. President Quang hoped that his State visit to Japan will open up new development phase in Việt Nam-Japan ties, towards a more intensive and effective manner, bringing practical benefits to people of both sides and for regional and global peace, stability, co-operation and development. The State leader and his spouse expressed their impression on the visit to Việt Nam made by the Japanese royal couple in 2017, adding that their visit has deepened mutual trust and understanding between the two countries’ people, contributing to elevating bilateral ties to new heights. On the … [Read more...] about Việt Nam treasures ties with Japan: President

Vice President Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh held talks with Governor of Japan’s Fukuoka prefecture Hiroshi Ogawa yesterday in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Vice President Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh has asked Governor of Japan’s Fukuoka prefecture, Hiroshi Ogawa, to boost its investment in Việt Nam in auto manufacturing, digital technology, renewable energy, environmental protection, climate change adaptation, and clean agriculture. During a reception in Hà Nội on June 26 for the Fukuoka governor, Thịnh lauded the official’s working visit to Việt Nam which took place at a time when the two countries are celebrating the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Japan is now the biggest provider of official development assistance (ODA) to Việt Nam, she said, adding that Japan ranks second among foreign investors in the Southeast Asian country and is its third biggest tourism partner. Speaking highly of the effective cooperation between Fukuoka and Vietnamese localities, … [Read more...] about Vice President urges Japan’s Fukuoka prefecture to increase investment in Việt Nam

President Trần Đại Quang had a working session with key leaders of the southern coastal province of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu on July 19. — VNA/VNS Photo Nhan Sáng Viet Nam News BÀ RỊA–VŨNG TÀU — President Trần Đại Quang has asked the southern coastal province of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu to mobilise and use domestic and foreign resources effectively in order to develop the local economy rapidly. At a working session with key leaders of the province in Bà Rịa City on July 19, the President urged the locality to turn the Cái Mép-Thị Vải Port into an international transshippment port, as well as develop its industrial parks and clusters. Côn Đảo Island ought to become a high-quality national tourist site, he said, asking Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu authorities to continue helping local fishermen build and upgrade offshore fishing vessels; increase fishery logistics ships; pay more attention to protecting national sovereignty over seas and islands; and promote high-tech agriculture. “Economic growth should … [Read more...] about President urges Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu to use resources effectively

The late President Trần Đại Quang. — VNA/VNS Photo Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Leaders of Asian countries have sent their condolences to Việt Nam over the death of President Trần Đại Quang and have shown their respect for him through directions for national mourning. President Trần Đại Quang passed away at 10:05am on September 21 in Hà Nội at the age of 62 due to serious illness. He had served as the President of Việt Nam since April 2016. On September 24, the Lao Prime Minister’s Office announced two days of national mourning for the Vietnamese leader. It requested ministries, relevant agencies and all localities to fly flags at half-mast from 6am on September 26 to 6pm on September 27, and to suspend all entertainment activities nationwide during this time. General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Bounnhang Vorachith, on behalf of the LPRP Central Committee, the National Assembly, the Government and the Central Committee of the … [Read more...] about Foreign leaders pay tribute to late President Trần Đại Quang

President Trần Đại Quang received US President Donald Trump at an official reception on November 12, 2017. — VNA/VNS Photo Nhan Sáng Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — President Trần Đại Quang signed a letter to Vietnamese children on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival. He did not know that it would be his last signature. He was admitted to the military hospital on the afternoon of the same day. He went into a coma at around 5pm and never woke up. On the previous day, he had two receptions: at 3:30pm, he hosted Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court of China Zhou Qiang. At 4:30pm, he met with heads of delegations to the 14th Assembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI 14). “In the first meeting, he looked paler than on most days, but he still smiled when talking to the guest. But as he walked into the second meeting, he couldn’t hide his tiredness,” said Dương Dũng, who was the Vietnam News Agency reporter who had been exclusively … [Read more...] about Late President “loved and respected by many”

President Trần Đại Quang (L) hands over gift to the Minister of Ministry of Education and Training Trần Xuân Nhạ on the ocassion of his visit to the ministry on Saturday. — VNA/VNS Photo Nhan Sáng HÀ NỘI — President Trần Đại Quang on Saturday urged the country’s education authorities to focus on developing a high quality work force and to train “global citizens”, especially in information and nano technology, automation, telecommunications and the use of new materials and energy. Speaking during a New Year visit to the Ministry of Education and Training, the President said the education system must reform its approach to optimise creativity and start-up skills. Cooperation between training facilities and enterprises must be strengthened, and new training models must be applied in combination with the restructuring of training programmes to produce a contingent of “global engineers,” he suggested. The State leader stressed the need to improve the capacity of … [Read more...] about President urges education to develop ’global citizens’

President Trần Đại Quang attends the new school year ceremony at Trưng Vương Secondary School in Hà Nội. The school celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. - VNA/VNS Photo Nhan Sáng Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Schools throughout Việt Nam held ceremonies on Tuesday to mark the new school year. The activities included flag hoisting, the singing of the national anthem and announcement of a presidential letter and cultural performances. President Trần Đại Quang, NA Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân and Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc attended ceremonies at different educational facilities. The President expressed appreciation at the education sector’s efforts during the past school year. “In the 2016-17 school year, the quality of schooling improved. Việt Nam teams attending international mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and IT Olympiads attained the highest achievements ever,” Quang wrote in his letter. In the 2017-18 school year, the President said he wanted … [Read more...] about 22 million students to start new school year

Due to heavy rain, the ceremony at Mường La Boarding School for Ethnic Students in Sơn La Province was held indoors. - VNA/VNS Photo: Nguyễn Cường Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Schools throughout the country held ceremonies yesterday to mark the new school year for 22 million Vietnamese attending a range of facilities from kindergartens to universities. The activities included flag hoisting, the singing of the national anthem, reading of a presidential letter and cultural performances. According to the Ministry of Education and Training, in the 2017-18 school year, there are more than five million kindergarten children, nearly eight million primary school students, five million secondary school students and 2.4 million high school students. About 1.7 million students are enrolled in universities and colleges throughout the country. President Trần Đại Quang, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and other leaders attended ceremonies … [Read more...] about 22 million students start school year