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Vietnamese embassies abroad have commemorated President Ho Chi Minh on the occasion of his 129th birthday (May 19) with a series of activities.

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan lauded the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Europe for its activities towards the homeland during a meeting with its Executive Board in France.

Politburo member and National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has asked the central city of Da Nang to become a smart city featuring rapid yet sustainable development.

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State always create favourable conditions for overseas Vietnamese to preserve their national culture and contribute to the homeland under the policy of promoting national unity.

The hosting of the Asian Associations of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI)’s 14th Assembly shows the ASOSAI community’s high valuation of the State Audit of Vietnam (SAV), while contributing to enhancing the prestige of Vietnam’s external activities, including those of the National Assembly, said NA Vice Chairman Phung Quoc Hien.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc directed external work of the Foreign Ministry in its new headquarters in Hanoi on February 26, wishing that each diplomatic official must be soldier on external front.

The head of the organising committee of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26) urged agencies concerned to speed up their preparations for the event.

Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has written an article hailing the success of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Year 2017.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on November 30 visited several research establishments as part of her official visit to Australia.

Acting Minister of External Relations of Chile Edgardo Riveros has presented Grand Cross Order of Merit to Vietnamese Ambassador to Chile Ngo Duc Thang in honour of his contributions to bilateral ties

The Ariyana Da Nang Exhibition and Convention Centre was officially inaugurated and put into use in the central city of Da Nang on October 15 in the presence of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

All facility preparations, including hotels as well as conference and media centres, for the APEC Economic Leaders' Week are basically completed, said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang.

An official from the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office has reaffirmed her country’s commitment to signing a bilateral trade agreement with Vietnam after it leaves the European Union.

The third APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM3) and related meetings wrapped up in Ho Chi Minh City on August 30 after 13 days of working.

APEC SOM3 began in Ho Chi Minh City on August 29, expected to lay the crucial groundwork for the APEC Leaders’ Week slated in November in Da Nang city.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 23 chaired the first meeting of the Central Steering Committee on Defence Zones, which aimed to review the performance of the committee in building and operating defence zones in 2016 and the first six months of 2017.

The People’s Committee of central Da Nang city has submitted amendments to its 2030-2050 socio-economic master plan for the Prime Minister’s approval.

Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has assured Philippine Ambassador to Vietnam Jerril G. Santos that Vietnam will continue working closely with the Philippines to ensure a successful APEC Year 2015.