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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse are welcomed at the Stockholm Arlanda international airport (Photo: VNA) Accompanying PM Phuc and his spouse are Minister – Director of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung; Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh; and Minister of Science and Technology Chu Ngoc Anh; and others. During the visit, PM Phuc is scheduled to hold talks with his host and pay a courtesy visit to the King of Sweden. He will join Swedish leaders in attending a Vietnam – Sweden business forum, and have working sessions with leading officials of a number of major economic groups of the country operating in Vietnam. The Government leader will also meet Swedish diplomats, experts and friends and others on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam – Sweden diplomatic relations. VNA Related news Vietnam, Sweden should join hands in clean production: Minister PM’s visit expected to foster … [Read more...] about Prime Minister starts official visit to Sweden

.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ..........DEVELOPING... Story will be updated as new information can be verified. Updated 3 times AlertMeA wave of state abortion bans has set off speculation: What would happen if Roe v. Wade, the ruling establishing abortion rights nationwide, were overturned?Although far from a certainty, even with increased conservative clout on the Supreme Court, a reversal of Roe would mean abortion policy would revert to the states, and many would be eager to impose bans.What would not happen is a full-fledged turning back of the clock to 1973.ADVERTISEMENTSkip ................................................................Women now have far more methods to avoid unwanted pregnancies, as well as safer, easier options for abortion. Many abortions are induced at home with a two-drug combination, and advocacy … [Read more...] about Overturning Roe v. Wade wouldn’t turn back the clock to 1973

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right photo, standing) speaks at the meeting with Vietnamese expats in Norway (Photo: VNA) He reaffirmed that the Party and State always consider the group an indispensible part of Vietnam. He also praised activities carried out by the Vietnamese associations in the Northern European country in support of the local expats. Taking into consideration comments and wishes from participating expatriates, the Government leader said there will be measures to protect the group’s legitimate rights and interest, facilitating them to work and live in the host nation and make contributions to their home country. He went on talking about Vietnam – Norway relations, which has recently recorded strong progress but still fall short of potential. Informing the participants on the outcomes of his talks and meetings with Norwegian leaders so far, Phuc said the sides have agreed to increase and expand bilateral cooperation in various fields of their … [Read more...] about Prime Minister meets Vietnamese community in Norway

The delegation at a meeting with General Secretary of the Dominican Republic’s United Left Movement (MIU) and Minister for Regional Integration Policies Miguel Mejia (L, centre) (Photo: VNA) While there, Trac had separate meetings with President of the republic Danilo Medina and President of the Chamber of Deputies Radhames Camacho, during which he briefed them on the situation in Vietnam and affirmed the country’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, and multilateralisation and diversification of relations for peace, cooperation and development. The CPV has over the past years attached importance to and broadened relations with many political parties, the official highlighted. The Dominican leaders expressed their admiration and special sentiment to the Vietnamese people and President Ho Chi Minh, and affirmed that the erection of the monument dedicated to the late leader in the capital city of Santo Domingo in 2013 as a vivid manifestation. They … [Read more...] about Party delegation visits Dominican Republic to cement ties