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The Thai Government has urged relevant agencies to step up the promotion of organic rice to raise the income of farmers and create sustainability in the agricultural sector.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Pham Thi Kim Hoa paid a working visit to Amazonas state on April 25-28, in the framework of the working programme of the ASEAN Committee in Brazil (ACB).

Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang emphasised the demand that China respect Vietnam’s sovereignty while replying to reporters’ question about China’s three-month fishing ban in the East Sea.

Vietnam and Oman have sealed an agreement on visa exemption for bearers of diplomatic, special and official passports.

Minister of Public Security General To Lam met with Gunnar Wiegand, Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific at the European External Action Service (EEAS).

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong highly valued the recent progress in the Vietnam - US relations while receiving new US Ambassador Marc E. Knapper in Hanoi on April 25.

The two sides will step up collaboration in the communication work to raise public awareness of the great friendship.

The Vietnam-Brazil culinary festival opened at Mezanino restaurant in Brasilia on April 20, marking the opening of activities to introduce Vietnamese cuisine at 14 well-known restaurants in the Brazilian capital city until May 8.

The third congress of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association's chapter in Ho Chi Minh City on April 19 agreed to further consolidate and foster friendship, solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation.

Speaker of the Indian Lok Sabha (the lower house) Om Birla starts an official visit to Vietnam on April 19 at the invitation by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation and other international organisations in Geneva has extended best wishes to her Lao counterpart Ambassador.

The death toll from landslides and flooding in the Philippines caused by tropical storm Megi has risen to 167, with 110 still missing, the Philippine government reported on April 16.