NA Chairwoman leaves for official visit to Republic of Korea
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan left Hanoi on December 4 morning for a four-day official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) at the invitation of Speaker of the RoK National Assembly Moon Hee-sang.
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan left Hanoi onDecember 4 morning for a four-day official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK)at the invitation of Speaker of the RoK NationalAssembly Moon Hee-sang.
Joining the delegation were Chairman of the NA Committee for ExternalRelations Nguyen Van Giau; Secretary General of the NA and Chairman of the NAOffice Nguyen Hanh Phuc; Chairman of the NA Committee for Deputy Affairs TranVan Tuy; Chairwoman of the NA Committee for Justice Le Thi Nga; Minister ofLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung and Minister of Industryand Trade Tran Tuan Anh, among others.
The visit is of significance as it signals the importance Vietnam hasattached to the strategic cooperative partnership with the RoK as well as itswish to elevate the relationship to a new height.
Through the visit, Vietnam wants to affirm its support for the RoK’s NewSouthern Policy and the implementation of the cooperation agreement between thetwo legislatures, thus developing legislative ties both bilaterally andmultilaterally.
Vietnam and the RoK established diplomatic ties on December 22, 1992.They set up their comprehensive strategic partnership in August 2001, andlifted the ties to the level of strategic cooperative partnership in October2009.
The bilateral political and diplomatic relations are strong, which isreflected through regular high-level visits and meetings.
In 2006, an agreement on cooperation between the two legislatures wassigned, an important legal document for both sides to develop their friendshipand cooperation.
The nations also established importantsecurity-defence cooperation mechanisms, including a security dialogue anddefence dialogue at the deputy ministerial level.
The RoK is currently one of Vietnam’s mostimportant economic partners, ranking first in terms of investment, and secondin development cooperation, trade and tourism.
Two-way trade jumped from 500 million USD in1992 to 61.5 billion USD in 2017, of which 14.8 billion USD came from Vietnam’sexports, up 30 percent from the previous year, and 46.7 billion USD from theSoutheast Asian country’s imports, a year-on-year increase of 45.3 percent.
The two countries are working to raise the turnoverto 100 billion USD by 2020.-VNA
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan will visit the Republic of Korea (RoK) from December 4 to 7, an occasion for the two sides to look back on their achievements over the last 26 years and set plans for the future of bilateral ties.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan will pay an official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) from December 4-7 at the invitation of Speaker of the National Assembly of the RoK Moon Hee-sang.
Special Advisor to the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Hahn Choong-hee has voiced his belief that the RoK-Vietnam relations will grow further in all aspects.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung and the Republic of Korea’s (RoK) Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon agreed on measures to enhance mutual trust and understanding between Vietnam and the RoK, thus boosting the bilateral relationship in a more effective and comprehensive manner.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (Photo: VNA) 
