☀️ Morning digest March 12

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
☀️ Morning digest March 12 ảnh 1
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list ofselected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

- President Vo Van Thuong hosted a reception in Hanoi onMarch 11 for Prosecutor General of Mongolia Jargalsaikhan Banzragch, expressingbelief that his visit will further deepen ties between the two countries,especially their procuracy sectors on the occasion of the 70th anniversary ofbilateral diplomatic relations this year.

President Thuong highlighted the positive outcomesof bilateral relationship over the past seven decades, emphasising the benefitsfor both nations' citizens. He specifically cited Mongolian PresidentUkhnaagiin Khurelsukh's visit to Vietnam in late 2023 as a catalyst for new andsignificant cooperation opportunities, including further strengthening tiesbetween the two procuracies and people-to-people exchanges. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his wife and a high-rankingdelegation of Vietnam arrived back Hanoi on March 12 morning, concluding a tripfor the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit commemorating the 50th anniversary ofdialogue relations, and official visits to Australia and New Zealand from March5-11.

At the ASEAN – Australia Special Summit, leadershighlighted the importance and value of the ASEAN-Australia ComprehensiveStrategic Partnership, set out a major orientation to promote comprehensivecooperation in all fields in the coming time. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visits toAustralia and New Zealand were successful in all aspects, marking significantmilestones in Vietnam's relations with the two countries, said Foreign MinisterBui Thanh Son.

In an interview granted to press agencies, FM Sonhighlighted the significance of the visits, saying that they represent aconcrete step in implementing the foreign policy set by the 13th National PartyCongress, which includes further strengthening and deepening relations withpartners, especially strategic, comprehensive and important partners, andtraditional friends. Read full story

- Vietnam and New Zealand signed a cooperation agreement toutilise electronic certificates in the veterinary field for the 2024-2026period, witnessed by Vietnamese Minister of Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentLe Minh Hoan and New Zealand Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay on March 11.

The signing ceremony was part of the Vietnamese PM Pham MinhChinh’s ongoing visit to the Pacific nation, meant to specify the signedagreements on food safety and plant quarantine and facilitate customs clearancefor agro-fisheries. Read full story

- A delegation from the FinanceMinistry led by Minister Ho Duc Phoc on March 11 had a working session withJapanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki and representatives from Japanesepartners to promote bilateral financial cooperation.

At the event, the two ministers expressed theirdelight to see the increasingly strong development of the two countries'relations, especially the upgrade of the ties to the Vietnam - JapanComprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and theWorld last November. Read full story

- Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee DinhTien Dung paid a courtesy call to Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone inVientiane on March 11, assuring the host that Hanoi, as well as Vietnam, willspare no effort, together with the Party, State and people of Laos, to preserveand foster bilateral special relationship in various areas.

Dung affirmed that Hanoi always gives highpriority to its important political relations with Laos, especially Vientianecapital and northern Lao provinces. Read full story
☀️ Morning digest March 12 ảnh 2The national men’s football team will welcome the return of a number of familiar players, notably, strikers Nguyen Tien Linh and Nguyen Cong Phuong (middle) (Photo: VNA)
- Philippe Troussier, head coach of the Vietnamese nationalmen’s football team, on March 11 announced a 33-player squad in preparation fortwo matchs against Indonesia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers later this month,according to Vietnam Football Federation.

The first leg will take place at Gelora Bung KarnoStadium of Indonesia on March 21, and the second leg at My Dinh Stadium onMarch 26. Read full story

- Building the Lao Bao - Densavan joint cross-border economicand trade zone between Vietnam and Laos is one of the key projects that thecentral province of Quang Tri is implementing, according to Permanent ViceChairman of the provincial People’s Committee Ha Sy Dong.

In an interview granted to the Vietnam NewsAgency, Dong said that on the 2,067km-long Vietnam - Laos border, there arecurrently eight pairs of international border gates, of which Quang Triprovince alone has two - Lao Bao and La Lay. Read full story

- Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, head of the Permanent Missionof Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has attended a dialogue with LouiseMushikiwab, Secretary General of the International Organisation of LaFrancophonie (OIF).

The dialogue, chaired by the Group ofFrench-speaking Ambassadors, took place on March 9 at the UN headquarters inNew York, the US. It drew the presence of more than 40 ambassadors andrepresentatives of permanent missions of OIF member countries in New York./. Read full story
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☀️ Morning digest on November 5

☀️ Morning digest on November 5

Party General Secretary and President To Lam's reception for Lao NA President Sonexay Siphandone, Vietnam attending the 11th Lancang–Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and the Vietnam-EU Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum 2026 are among news highlights on November 4 evening.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang (right) and Undersecretary for Political Affairs at the Foreign Ministry of Oman Khalifa bin Ali bin Issa Al-Harthy in Hanoi on November 4 (Photo: baoquocte.vn)

Vietnam, Oman convene fifth political consultation

The officials agreed to use the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2027 as an important milestone to further deepen bilateral relations, enhance economic resilience and diversify partners amid global uncertainties.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung (first, right) and other heads of the delegations at the 11th Lancang–Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Beijing on November 4, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam proposes stronger Mekong–Lancang connectivity to respond to challenges

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung suggested a resilient and innovative Mekong–Lancang region be built, regional connectivity strengthened, coordination between the MLC and other regional and Mekong cooperation mechanisms boosted, cooperation in addressing non-traditional security challenges fostered, and people placed at the centre of the MLC.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang (right) and her Tajik counterpart Idibek Kalandar at the meeting in Hanoi on November 4, 2026 (Photo: Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Vietnam, Tajikistan to boost high-level exchanges, bilateral cooperation

Officials agreed that their foreign ministries should continue working together to promote high-level and other-level mutual visits and meetings; strengthen their role as focal points in supporting the countries' ministries, agencies and localities to step up economic, trade and investment partnerships; and make better use of the potential and complementary strengths of the two economies.

Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for Internal Affairs Le Minh Tri (left) and Vice Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) of the Republic of Korea at their meeting in Hanoi on November 4, 2026 (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, RoK strengthen anti-corruption cooperation

Speaking highly of the RoK's achievements in combating corruption, Chairman of the Commission for Internal Affairs Le Minh Tri stressed that as Vietnam pursues its target of double-digit economic growth in 2026 and subsequent years, anti-corruption efforts must not only focus on detecting and handling violations but also contribute to development.

NA President Tran Thanh Man and delegates witness the signing of coordination regulations between the NA's Council for Ethnic Affairs and the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs. (Photo: VNA)

Top legislator urges stronger inter-agency coordination in ethnic policy development

National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man said the coordination programme aims to link legislative work, appraisal and supervision with State management, improve the legal and policy framework, and address obstacles to policy implementation in ethnic minority, mountainous and border areas. It also seeks to strengthen information sharing and inter-agency coordination, improve living conditions for ethnic minority communities and reinforce public trust in the Party and State.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam (right) receives visiting President of the Lao National Assembly Sonexay Siphandone in Hanoi on November 4, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Top Vietnamese leader hosts Lao NA leader

The two leaders expressed satisfaction with the strong development of the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion, which have grown increasingly substantive across Party, State, local and people-to-people channels.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam greets veteran Party members at the ceremony held by the Hanoi Party Committee on November 4, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Top leader attends Hanoi ceremony honouring veteran Party members

Top leader To Lam said the Party Central Committee expects much from the capital and has granted it breakthrough mechanisms, meaning greater responsibility and higher determination. Hanoi must lead not only in economic growth but also act as a standard-bearer in Party building and rectification, a model in renewing thinking and administrative reform, a leader in preserving and spreading Thang Long-Hanoi cultural values, and a driver of better living standards.

Politburo Member, Standing Member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat and Secretary of the Party Committee of Central Party Agencies Tran Cam Tu speaks at the conference (Photo: VNA)

Key Party leader urges clearer job roles, KPI-based performance review

Politburo Member, Standing Member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat and Secretary of the Party Committee of Central Party Agencies Tran Cam Tu asked each Standing Board member and Secretary of subordinate Party committees of the Party Committee of Central Party Agencies to keep up responsibility and uphold exemplary role, lead resolutely, fix shortcomings and limitations, and strive to complete 2026 tasks well.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung speaks at the Government’s regular meeting to review socio-economic performance in October and the first 10 months of the year, and discuss key tasks and solutions for the remaining months. (Photo: VNA)

PM requests controlling inflation while pursuing double-digit growth

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung called for more concrete measures to boost exports, reduce the trade deficit, stimulate private investment, remove obstacles facing businesses and improve productivity through science, technology and the development of new economic sectors. He stressed the need to accelerate the development and completion of databases, connect information systems and simplify administrative procedures through the reuse of existing data.