The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) and its member organisations should better perform their key role in building the national great unity bloc, sticking to the goal of national independence and socialism, and resolutely safeguarding national independence and sovereignty, thus maintaining socio-political stability for national construction, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has stated.

At a meeting with representatives of vaccine research and production units on August 12, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said the concerned parties should try their best to have Covid-19 vaccines produced in Vietnam this September.

YBO - Yen Bai province aims to achieve a gross regional domestic product (GRPD) growth of between 6.8 and 7 percent in 2021.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and the high-ranking Party and State delegation arrived at Noi Bai international airport in Hanoi late August 10, concluding their two-day official friendship visit to Laos.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered the remarks at the UNSC High-level Open Debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation” which was held virtually on August 9. The following is the full text of the remarks.

YBO - Despite adverse impacts of COVID-19, Yen Bai managed to maintain and expand socio-economic developments in the first seven months of this year, with relatively high rises in a number of major indications.

YBO - Vietnam officially assumes the role as coordinator for ASEAN-the Republic of Korea (RoK) relations for 2021-2024 at the ASEAN-RoK Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held via videoconference on August 3.

YBO - Despite adverse impacts of COVID-19, Yen Bai managed to maintain and expand socio-economic developments in the first seven months of this year, with relatively high rises in a number of major indications.

YBO - In 2020, Yen Bai city built houses for 14 families of people who rendered services to the nation at the cost of 470 million VND (nearly 20,500 USD) mobilised from social sources.

YBO - Lam Kin Chung, President of Zhang Yang Group Holdings Ltd Hong Kong (China), was awarded the Honorary Doctor Degree by the Hanoi University during a ceremony held at the Consulate General of Vietnam in Hong Kong on July 30.

YBO - On the occasion of the 74th anniversary of Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947 - 2021), the province has organised practical activities to show gratitude to people who had made great contribution to the country.

YBO - The northern province of Yen Bai has tightened prevention measures amid the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic across the country.

Pham Minh Chinh was elected as Prime Minister of Vietnam for the 2021-2026 tenure on July 26 during the first session of the 15th National Assembly in Hanoi.

Newly-elected State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc pledged to work harder to preserve and carry forward the strength of the great national unity bloc in any circumstances, while taking the oath of office on July 26.

YBO - The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Yen Bai province in collaboration with the World Vision Organization in Vietnam organised a workshop announcing the results of a survey on One Commune One Product (OCOP) products in Tran Yen district and devising plans to promote such products in 2021.

YBO - Vice Chairwoman of the Yen Bai Provincial People's Committee Vu Thi Hien Hanh requested strengthening a number of COVID-19 prevention and control measures to strictly monitor people entering the province while inspecting medical quarantine checkpoints.

The 15th National Assembly elected Politburo member and Chairman of the 14th NA Vuong Dinh Hue as Chairman of the 15th legislature on July 20.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has urged the National Assembly to further uphold its role and position in creating a legal framework for the country’s activities.

The success of the first session of the 15th National Assembly will create an important premise and momentum for legislative activities in the tenure, Chairman of the 14th NA Vuong Dinh Hue said in his opening remarks.

YBO - A delegation from the Indian Embassy in Vietnam led by Deputy Ambassador Subhash P. Gupta has visited and worked with leading officials of Yen Bai province on a tree planting ceremony in the province towards the celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and India (January 7, 1972 - 2022) and the 75th anniversary of India's Independence Day (August 15, 1947 - 2022).

YBO - British Council and Nguyen Tat Thanh High School for the Gifted, Yen Bai City organised the first ever IELTS exam in the province. 47 out of 50 candidates from Nguyen Tat Thanh High School for the Gifted, Nguyen Hue High School, and Ly Thuong Kiet High School scored band 6 and higher.

YBO - The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics coordinated with the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the World Bank Vietnam, and the Indiana University of the US to hold the virtual Local Development Dialogue 2021 on July 13.

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on July 14 wrapped up its 47th session in Geneva, Switzerland, with 27 resolutions adopted, including one regarding climate change and human rights, which was initiated and compiled by Vietnam together with Bangladesh and the Philippines, focusing on vulnerable groups, especially the disabled and the elderly.

YBO - On July 13, a delegation of 44 doctors, nurses and technicians departed for Ho Chi Minh City to help the current biggest pandemic hotspot contain COVID-19.

The Vietnamese delegation to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics consists of 43 members led by Deputy General Director of the Vietnam Sports Administration Tran Duc Phan, according to a decision issued by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.