vietnamnews – Update: May, 09/2017 – 19:00
HÀ NỘI — Hosting events of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum demonstrates the strategic diplomatic vision and growing stature of Việt Nam on the world stage, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh.
In a recent article published by muliple local media outlets, Minh, also Chairman of the APEC 2017 National Committee, wrote that APEC Year 2017 would be a critical opportunity for Việt Nam to affirm its diplomatic wisdom, especially in multilateral external activities, amid strong efforts to integrate internationally.




Raising rabbits of New Zealand variety helps a farmer in Hà Tĩnh Province earn some VNĐ1 billion (US$47,000) a year. Việt Nam’s success in reducing poverty is remarkable, a World Bank official said. — VNA/VNS Photo Vũ Sinh