Party General Secretary, President Nguyen Phu Trong on May 15 presided over a meeting in Hanoi of the Political Bureau to give ideas on the preparations for the coming 10th plenum of the Party Central Committee, the seventh session of the NA.

 Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong and his spouse chaired an official welcome ceremony for Indian President Ram Nath Kovind in Hanoi on November 20.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong paid a visit to the Party, government and people of Hanoi on January 28, the first day of the Lunar New Year, during which he wished the capital city success in completing all tasks of 2017.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong praised ambassadors and heads of Viet Nam’s overseas representative agencies who, he said, will fulfill tasks assigned by the Party, State and people.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s upcoming visit to Russia is a highly important event, which will help promote comprehensive strategic cooperation between the two nations,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has emphasised internal strength and confidence as driving force for the country to overcome difficulties and continue its sustainable development in an interview

President Truong Tan Sang will visit Hungary from September 15-17 and then head to Denmark from September 18-20, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 9.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The country has a lot of work to do in its fight against corruption, requiring a high degree of patience and determination,

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong stressed that the achievements of last year resulted from concerted efforts by the entire nation and created favourable conditions for the country

 VietNamNet Bridge – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong left Hanoi on January 17 for Brussels, beginning a week-long European tour of Belgium, the European Union, Italy, and the UK.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central bank must apply an appropriate interest rate policy and control bad debts to ensure the banking system’s liquidity while taking appropriate measures to help businesses access loans,