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☕ Afternoon briefing on February 12

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

☕ Afternoon briefing on February 12

Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

- The 15th National Assembly’s 9th extraordinary session kicked off in Hanoi on February 12 morning, with the opening broadcast live by the Vietnam Television (VTV) and Radio the Voice of Vietnam (VOV).

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man delivered an opening speech at the session. Read full story

- The 15th National Assembly’s 9th extraordinary session aims to urgently review and decide on many critical issues serving the streamlining and restructuring of the political system, laying the foundation for personnel work at the 14th National Party Congress, and the elections of the 16th NA and all-level People’s Councils for the 2026-2031 term, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stated.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the session on the morning of February 12, Man said that legislators will discuss and decide on solutions to overcome difficulties and obstacles related to institutions and policies. These solutions aim to create breakthroughs in completing infrastructure, optimising resources, and opening new avenues for development, ultimately ensuring the successful implementation of the goals set by the 13th National Party Congress. Read full story

- The National Assembly (NA) heard a report and a verification report on the revised 2025 socio-economic development plan which targets a growth rate of at least 8%, at the opening session of the 15th NA’s 9th extraordinary sitting on February 12.

Presenting the report, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung stated that, thanks to the high determination, great efforts, and decisive actions from the entire political system, people, and businesses under the leadership of the Party, especially the Politburo and the Secretariat, the country successfully and comprehensively fulfilled the socio-economic development goals for 2024, with all 15 key targets met or exceeded. Read full story

- National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has requested that agencies proposing draft laws must fully accountable throughout the legislation process.

Man made the request in the 15th NA’s group discussion on the draft Law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on the Organisation of the National Assembly. Read full story

- National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will launch a direct flight service from Ho Chi Minh City to Beijing, China, via Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), the world’s largest airport, on March 30.

The new route will operate five weekly flights every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, using Airbus A321 aircraft. Read full story

- The labour management board at the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan on February 12 contacted labour unions to gather updates and implement citizen protection measures for a Vietnamese worker who was assaulted by a Japanese national.

Japanese media reported on February 10 that Yasuhiro Kuwabara, 40, had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly kicking the Vietnamese worker in the head from behind as the victim was descending a staircase at a construction site in Fukuoka city. Read full story

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- The Hanoi Department of Tourism has encouraged hotels to roll out enticing accommodation and dining packages, positioning them as key highlights to stimulate tourism demand among premium travelers, especially during Valentine's Day 2025.

According to Nguyen Thi Cam Ly, Marketing and Communications Director of Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, the five-star hotel is offering the Love Ties room package and a Michelin 5-course menu, aiming to provide couples with a luxurious experience in both accommodation and dining. Read full story

- A royal seal bestowing ceremony opened at Tran Temple in the northern province of Nam Dinh on February 11 or the 14th day of the first lunar month, with a plenty of exciting cultural and sports activities and drawing thousands of local people and visitors.

The ceremony re-enacted a custom dating back to the Tran Dynasty (1225-1400), when mandarins took out their seals after the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday to resume administrative activities, including conferring titles./. Read full story

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