Nguyen Phu Trong`s election as Vietnam`s president and trade surplus at a 10-year record high are among the outstanding events.

The three-day session will focus on preparing personnel for the 13th national congress, which is scheduled to take place in 2021.

The two parliaments signed an agreement under which they will establish an inter-parliamentary cooperation committee.

Kicked off in 2013, Nghi Son Oil Refinery meets roughly 80% of domestic demand for petroleum, reducing independence on imports.

PM Phuc granted Labor Order – the title given to individuals and organizations achieving feats in their works – to the whole team.