Vietnam joined 13 other Asian countries to attend the Asian Food and Crafts Bazaar, which was held by the Asian Diplomats` Spouses Association (ADSA) in Cairo on November 15.

Hanoi aims to become a green and clean city by 2030, with environmental pollution in the inner-city area to be solved, according to a recent plan approved by the municipal People’s Committee.

Ho Chi Minh City now has 102 Germany-invested projects totally capitalized at more than US$220 million.

Vietnam and Australia on November 20 conducted the third deputy foreign ministerial strategic defence dialogue in Canberra, Australia as a result of enhanced defence cooperation over the years.

Vietnam has outlined important proposals on identifying the key elements of a post-2015 vision of the ASEAN Community, said Deputy Prime Minister cum Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.