Politics

☀️ Morning digest March 27

The following is a list of selected news summaries last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
☀️ Morning digest March 27 ảnh 1

Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.

-PresidentVo Van Thuong attended a ceremony in Bac Ninh city, the northern province ofBac Ninh to mark the 60th anniversary of the "A Thousand of GoodDeeds" movement and honour outstanding figures in the field.
The event, jointly organised by the Ho Chi MinhCommunist Youth Union's Central Committee, the Central Council of the Ho ChiMinh Vanguard Children's Union and the provincial People's Committee, drew 263delegates representing 1,000 outstanding children who showed good deeds in 2023.Read full text

-NationalAssembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held a working session with the standing boardof the Party Committee of the south central province of Binh Thuan on March 26,during which he congratulated the province on successfully holding the openingof the National Tourism Year themed “Binh Thuan – Green Convergence” a dayearlier.
Noting that Binh Thuan is referred to as a"transportation hub" that connects the north central and centralcoastal regions with the southern key economic region, Chairman Hue saidwith existing potential and advantages as well as socio-economic achievementsin recent years, Binh Thuan will have all the important conditions to make astrong breakthrough when the eastern section of the north-south expressway isopen to traffic and Phan Thiet airport is put into operation.Read full text

-PrimeMinister Pham Minh Chinh attended the opening of the fifth National StartupFestival for students in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue's Hue city onMarch 25.
Expressing his delight at the high startup spiritand aspirations of students, PM Chinh said that startup and innovation is animportant resource for each country, especially during the era ofglobalisation, international integration and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.Read full text

-PrimeMinister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the central province of Thua Thien-Hue tostrive to become a major cultural and tourism hub with distinctive features,considering that the province holds ample development potential, especially inmarine-based economy and cultural-historical-ecological tourism.
He made the request during a working session withthe standing board of the provincial Party Committee on March 25, as part ofhis working trip to the province to attend the fifth National Start-up Festivalfor students.Read full text

-The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) organized a ceremony in Hanoi on March 25 to mark 52 years of the diplomatic relationship between Vietnam and Chile.
In her opening speech, VUFO President, Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, highlighted major milestones in the Vietnam – Chile relations, and expressed her belief in the bright prospects of bilateral ties in the future.Read full text

- VietnameseAmbassador to Brazil and Guyana Pham Thi Kim Hoa recently presented credentialsto President of Guyana Mohamed Irfaan Ali.
At a reception for the diplomat, President MohamedIrfaan Ali said he hopes Vietnam will assist Guyana in agriculture, animalhusbandry and cultivation.Read full text

-ViceSecretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Ho Hai has expressedwish to boost ties between Mexico and Vietnam, and between Mexico and Ho ChiMinh City in particular, stressing that the city always welcomes Mexicandelegations and offers all possible support for Mexican enterprises.
Meeting Politburo member of theMexican Labour Party (PT) and Chairman of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies’Committee on Foreign Affairs Alfredo Femat Bañuelos during his ongoing workingtrip to the Latin American country from March 22-27, Hai said the Partyorganisation of HCM City wishes to contribute to maintaining and bolsteringfine relationship between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the PT.Read full text

-Vietnam exported 7,420 tonnes of coffee worth18.77 million USD to the Netherlands in the first two months of the year, up93.1% in volume and 105.7% in value year on year, according to the GeneralDepartment of Vietnam Customs.
The average export price of Vietnamese coffee tothe market also rose by 5.7% to 2,517 USD per tonne from one year ago.Read full text

-Vietnamrecorded 64 COVID-19 cases in the week from March 21-25, raising the totalnumber of cases from the start of the pandemic to 11,527,203.
As of March 25 evening, 10,614,899 COVID-19patients have recovered. Only one patient is receiving breathing support, andno fatality was recorded in the past week.Read full text

-Withlights turned off for one hour starting 8:30 pm on March 25 in response to the2023 Earth Hour campaign, Vietnam saved 298,000 kWh of electricity equivalentto about 555.6 million VND (23,617 USD), according to the Vietnam Electricity(EVN)’s National Load Dispatch Center.
Respondingto this year’s edition themed "Save electricity - Become a habit",myriad activities took place nationwide on the day with the participation ofpeople from all walks of life.Read full text

-Asapling marcotted from a 2,300-year-old Bodhi tree (also known as sacred figwith the scientific name of Ficus religiosa), the oldest of its species in theworld, has been planted at the Bai Dinh pagoda in the northern province of NinhBinh.
The tree, named Sri Maha Bodhiya, stands inAnuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Read full text

-Aceremony to welcome the first direct flight from Narita airport in Tokyo(Japan) to Da Nang after a long suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic washeld by the national carrier Vietnam Airlines in the central beach city onMarch 26.
Thenearly 180 Japanese passengers on the Vietnam Airlines flight were greeted withart performance and gifts from the city.Read full text

-Malta-flaggedcruise ship Mein Schiff 5 docked at Ha Long international port in the northernprovince of Quang Ninh province on March 26, carrying 2,191 European visitorsto the locality.
The visitors explored a number of famous localtourist attractions such as the UNESCO-recognised World Natural Heritage Siteof Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Museum, as well as the local culture and cuisine inHa Long City before leaving for other destinations in the evening of the sameday.Read full text/.

VNA
Follow VietnamPlus

See more

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.

Delegates sign an agreement admitting the Timor-Leste Women’s Network Rede Feto as ACWO’s 11th member. (Photo: VNA)

ASEAN Confederation of Women’s Organisations holds Board of Directors meeting in Hanoi

Amid ongoing regional and global changes, which bring both new opportunities and challenges for women, the role of the ASEAN Confederation of Women’s Organisations in connecting organisations and promoting collective action has become increasingly important. This requires continued innovation in its operating methods, stronger ties among members and greater promotion of women's voices and roles in building a united, resilient, inclusive and sustainable ASEAN Community.

At the 16th NA's second session (Photo: VNA)

Lawmakers put data security bill under scrutiny

The bill sets rules and safeguards for data security, define rights and duties, and assign state management. It will cover Vietnamese and foreign entities in Vietnam, and foreign ones outside Vietnam that process data under Vietnamese jurisdiction or breach Vietnam’s data security.

The talks between General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) and Deputy Minister of National Defence, and General Ukris Boontanondha, Chief of Defence Forces of Thailand on November 3. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Thailand step up defence cooperation

Vietnamese and Thai military officials agreed to strengthen defence cooperation in various fields, including peacekeeping operations, joint patrols, cybersecurity and digital transformation, during talks in Thailand on November 3.

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung attends the 37th APEC Ministerial Meeting, held online on November 3. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam advances cooperation initiatives ahead of APEC 2027

As host of APEC 2027, Vietnam stands ready to work closely with member economies, build on existing cooperation achievements and further advance substantive and effective APEC collaboration towards an open, dynamic, resilient and peaceful Asia-Pacific community.