☀️ Morning digest December 5

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
☀️ Morning digest December 5 ảnh 1
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list ofselected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

- National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue had a meetingwith General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) CentralCommittee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on December 4,as part of his trip to attend the first Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV)Parliamentary Summit and visit Laos.

Hue took the occasion to propose that Vietnam andLaos closely coordinate and seriously implement their high-level agreements,and well prepare for meetings between their high-ranking leaders and for the46th Meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee. Read full story

- Vietnam supports and is ready to provide maximum assistanceto Laos to help it successfully perform the roles as 2024 Chair of ASEAN andthe ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), affirmed Chairman of theNational Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue while meeting with Lao Prime Minister SonexaySiphandone in Vientiane on December 4.

Hue, who is in Laos for the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam(CLV) Parliamentary Summit, affirmed that Vietnam always gives top priority toits unique traditional relationship with Laos, stands by, and strongly supportsLaos’ national protection, construction, innovation, and development efforts. Read full story

- The Vietnamese Party, State, Government and people highlyvalue the stable, sustainable and long-term development of strategicpartnership with Malaysia, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told MalaysianMinister of Defence Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan during areception in Hanoi on December 4.

- Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Huevisited former General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP)and President of Laos Bounnhang Vorachith and former Prime Minister ThongsingThammavong in Vientiane on December 4, on the occasion of his trip to attendthe first Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Parliamentary Summit. 

Conveying the regards of Party General Secretary Nguyen PhuTrong, President Vo Van Thuong and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to them,Chairman Hue thanked the former Lao leaders for their dedication and greatcontributions to fostering the unique friendship between Vietnam and Laos. Read full story
☀️ Morning digest December 5 ảnh 2PM Pham Minh Chinh (L) and Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz meet the press (Photo: VNA)
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his entourage wrapped uptheir trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to attend the 28th UN ClimateChange Conference of the Parties (COP28), and an official visit to Türkiye fromNovember 29 to December 3, with all goals achieved, said Deputy Minister of ForeignAffairs Do Hung Viet.

The Deputy FM said the participation andcontributions of the Vietnamese delegation, especially PM Chinh’s speech at theWorld Climate Action Summit within the COP28 framework or chairing ofhigh-level multilateral events, have conveyed messages about Vietnam'sperspectives and policies on socio-economic development and global integration,as outlined in the documents of the 13th National Party Congress. It was also aspecific step contributing to the implementation of Directive 25 of the PartyCentral Committee's Secretariat on promoting and elevating multilateralexternal relations by 2030, as well as Vietnam's major strategies, initiativesand plans for climate change response. Read full story

-  Ho Chi Minh City always values the Vietnam-Indonesiarelationship and desires to join Vietnam's efforts to promote the relations,contributing to building a shared vision for an ASEAN community of solidarity,peace, and prosperity, affirmed Vice Chairman of the municipal People’sCommittee Vo Van Hoan.

Making his remarks at a December 4 ceremony heldby the Indonesian Consulate General in the southern city to mark the68th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic ties (December 30,1995-2023), Hoan stressed that the traditional friendship, founded by late PresidentHo Chi Minh and late President Soekarno, is developing strongly, extensively,and effectively in both bilateral and multilateral aspects. Read full story

- Digital transformation, innovation and human resourcesmanagement were centred for discussion at the 2023 Horasis Asia Meeting in thesouthern province of Binh Duong on December 4.

Opinions at the event said human resourcestraining should not only focus on providing short-term knowledge and skills butalso aim to develop creative thinking, problem-solving ability and strategicvision. This helps workforce not only adapt to current technologies but stayprepared to face the challenges of the future also. Read full story

- The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)has signed a letter of interest (LOI) with electric vehicles maker VinFastconsidering the Vietnamese company's application for a 500 million USD loan forexpansion, VinFast said on December 4.

The signing took place on the sidelines of the28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai. Read full story

- The People's Committees of Ho Chi Minh City and eightexpanded northwestern provinces convened a tourism promotion conference in thesouthern economic hub on December 4, aiming to promote their culture andtourism domestically and internationally.

Addressing the event, Vice Chairman of the HCMCity People's Committee Nguyen Van Dung stated that the city always considerstourism development collaboration a crucial task, adding it has teamed up with49 provinces, cities, and key economic zones nationwide./. Read full story
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National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man (front row, sixth from left) and leaders from international audit organisations in Hanoi on October 27. (Photo: VNA)

NA President receives leaders of international audit organisations

NA President Man called on the State Audit Office of Vietnam to selectively adopt international experience, and draw lessons from its own practical work to share with international partners, thereby making more substantive contributions to the global public audit community.

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man (R) and Chairman of the Korea–Vietnam Friendship Association Lee Shin-jae. (Photo: VNA)

NA President receives Chairman of Korea–Vietnam Friendship Association

The NA President expressed his deep appreciation for the sincere sentiments and support extended to Vietnam by the Republic of Korea’s organisations, associations, businesses and friends, underscoring the important role of people-to-people diplomacy in strengthening the social foundations of bilateral ties, deepening mutual understanding between the two countries’ people and translating the substance of the Vietnam–RoK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership into concrete outcomes.

☕ Afternoon briefing on October 27

☕ Afternoon briefing on October 27

Legislators' discussion on the draft revised Penal Code and a draft resolution on its enforcement, Ho Chi Minh City seeking to increase the value of its tourism offerings, and activities of the 2026 Autumn Economic Forum are among news highlights on October 27.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam speaks at the meeting with members of the Truong Son Female Drivers’ Company in Hanoi on October 27. (Photo: VNA)

Top leader meets with female drivers on legendary Truong Son Trail

Top leader To Lam affirmed that the Party, State and people will always remember those who devoted their lives to the nation. Having sacrificed their youth for the country, the veterans deserve to live in peace, receive timely medical care and assistance when facing difficulties, and have their concerns heard.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung (R) and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk meet in Hanoi on October 26, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam-Poland Strategic Partnership opens new chapter in bilateral cooperation: official

The success of the Vietnam-Poland Strategic Partnership will be measured by implemented commitments, completed projects and tangible benefits for people and businesses. With their longstanding friendship and strong political commitment, Vietnam and Poland have a solid foundation for advancing bilateral relations in line with their potential and the new level of partnership.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Greece Pham Thi Thu Huong (second, left) and representatives of Greece's leading food-processing companies Nitsiakos and Pindos. (Photo published by VNA)

Vietnam seeks to boost labour cooperation with Greece

Greek companies praised Vietnamese workers for their intelligence and diligence, while calling for closer labour cooperation between the two governments to address procedural issues and facilitate the recruitment of more Vietnamese workers for their factories.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra serves as head of the National Steering Committee for Search, Collection and Identification of Martyrs' Remains. (Photo: VNA)

Members of national steering committee on search for martyrs' remains approved

Under a newly signed decision, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra serves as head of the National Steering Committee for Search, Collection and Identification of Martyrs' Remains, with Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Gau, and Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha, as deputy heads.

☀️ Morning digest on October 27

☀️ Morning digest on October 27

Vietnamese leaders' meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and General Secretary and President To Lam's reception for a delegation from the Dominican Republic’s United Left Movement (MIU) Party are among news highlights on October 26 evening.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA)

Top leader urges turning pledges into projects, products, markets

External affairs and global integration, a “key and regular” task set by the 14th National Party Congress, must involve the entire political system, national defence-security and development. Stability, internal strength and self-reliance must be reflected in every policy, said top leader To Lam.

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man (R) meets with visiting Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Hanoi on October 26. Photo: VNA

National Assembly President meets with Polish Prime Minister

Vietnam’s National Assembly supports stronger inter-parliamentary cooperation with Poland’s parliament, with the legislative bodies playing a role in establishing a favourable legal framework, overseeing the implementation of agreements and commitments, and advancing bilateral cooperation effectively, said NA President Tran Thanh Man.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung speaks at the conference. (Photo: VNA)

National conference maps out comprehensive diplomacy at new height

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung said the Party and State leader wants comprehensive diplomacy at a new height that matches Vietnam’s historical and cultural stature and standing. That is a task of the entire political system, not just the diplomatic sector.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during a campaign rally in Sao Paulo on October 24, 2026. (Photo: XINHUA/VNA)

Congratulations to Brazilian President on re-election

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on October 26 sent congratulatory messages to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election as President of Brazil for the 2027-2031 term.