Vietnam rejects Amnesty International’s information
Foreign ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on December 3 rejected the latest information of the Amnesty International, saying social platforms like Facebook have become tools for the repression of free expression in Vietnam.
Foreign ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Foreign ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on December 3 rejected the latest information ofthe Amnesty International, saying social platforms like Facebook have becometools for the repression of free expression in Vietnam.
“We welcome andcreate optimal conditions for foreign firms to expand investment and runbusiness in Vietnam in the fields suitable with the country’s development priorities, includingthe support for information technology in line with domestic law,” Hang told the ministry’s regularpress conference on the day.
Regarding the conclusion of negotiations for the freetrade agreement between Vietnam and the UK, the spokesperson said Vietnamalways speaks highly of cooperation with the UK, especially in 2020 that marksthe 10th anniversary of the establishment of the bilateral strategicpartnership.
The bilateral collaboration is expected to be enhancedcomprehensively, especially in economy and trade, she said, adding that the twosides are working further towards the signing of the deal.
Asked about a Vietnamese sailor found dead on InlacoExpress ship, Hang said the Vietnamese side learned about the incident on November 30.
The sailor was killed during a clash aboard InternationalShipping and Labour Cooperation JSC (Inlaco Saigon)’s Inlaco Express that was anchoringat Vostochny Port in Russia, according to the spokesperson.
Local competent agencies are working with fiveVietnamese sailors involved for further investigation, she said.
Right after learning about the incident, theVietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has instructed Vietnamese representativeoffices in Russia to promptly coordinate with local agencies to identify thedead sailor and inform his family, and conduct other necessary procedures.
The representative offices will continue to keep closeeyes on the case and stand ready to take consular measures to the concernedsailors when necessary, Hang said./.
Vietnam absolutely rejects false contents, which are based on inaccurate and biased information about Vietnam, of a report released by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang has said.
Deputy spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Ngo Toan Thang on November 7 affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of ensuring the rights to freedom of speech and information access, which is prescribed in the Constitution and laws and fully enforced in reality.
Foreign Ministry deputy spokesman Ngo Toan Thang on April 23 said that the 2019 World Press Freedom Index from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) that ranks Vietnam in 176th place out of the 180 countries is untrustworthy and unpersuasive.
Hanoi is advancing green transportation as part of its sustainability goals but faces challenges like limited charging infrastructure, inconsistent regulations, and high electric vehicle costs.
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Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Foreign ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA) 
