☕ Afternoon briefing on June 27

The conclusion of the NA's 9th session, an interview with the Permanent Representative of Vietnam to UNESCO ahead of the UNESCO Director-General's official visit to Vietnam, and VinFast's strategic partnership with a private bank of Indonesia are among news highlights on June 27.

☕ Afternoon briefing on June 27

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

– The National Assembly (NA) on June 27 adopted the resolution on the International Financial Centre (IFC) in Vietnam, with 438 out of 447 legislators voting in favour, representing 91.63% of all NA deputies.

The resolution, comprising six chapters and 35 articles, will come into effect on September 1, 2025. Read full story

– The 9th session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) wrapped up on June 27, after 35 working days of seriousness, democracy, and high responsibility, with all the planned content and agenda completed, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man affirmed.

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An overview of the closing sitting of the NA's 9th session on June 27 (Photo: VNA)

He stressed that during this session, the legislative body considered, discussed, and made decisions on a large volume of work with historic significance, covering many important issues closely linked to the demands for reform, institutional improvement, and streamlining of the organisational apparatus. These efforts have been closely followed by voters and the people, who have expressed their enthusiasm, high expectations, agreement, and strong consensus. Read full story

– Party Secretary of the National Assembly (NA) and NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man chaired a conference on June 27 to announce major personnel decisions concerning the NA Party Committee for the 2020–2025 term.

Emphasising the importance of fulfilling the goals set by the 13th National Party Congress, NA Chairman Man urged the newly appointed officials to remain proactive in research, policy implementation, and delivering timely, accurate, and comprehensive advice in their assigned areas. He encouraged them to apply their strengths, expertise, and experience with bold thinking, decisive action, and a results-oriented approach. Read full story

– Vietnam is entering a new phase of engagement with UNESCO, demonstrating a stronger commitment and broader responsibility, according to Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

The ambassador made the remarks in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay’s official visit to Vietnam from June 27 to 29. Read full story

– Vietnam condemns all acts of violence against children and calls for the immediate cessation of violations of children's rights in armed conflicts, Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, stressed on June 26.

Addressing a UN Security Council (UNSC) open debate on children and armed conflicts, Viet underscored Vietnam’s support for integrating child protection across all stages of peace processes and identifying it as a core component of peacekeeping operations. Read full story

– South Asia presents major trade opportunities for Vietnamese exporters due to its large demand for goods and relatively modest quality requirements compared to Vietnam’s traditional export markets, Le Thi Mai Anh from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) told a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on June 26.

Anh noted that the South Asian region, comprising India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan, has a combined population of over 1.8 billion, accounting for nearly a quarter of the global population. Among these, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka are considered key potential markets for Vietnam to boost trade and investment cooperation. Read full story

– There's been a surge at Vietnamese container ports as businesses speed up deliveries during the 90-day pause on US reciprocal tariffs.

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Cai Mep - Thi Vai Port in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau. (Photo: VNA)

According to Vietcombank Securities (VCBS), in April and May, container volume rose 13% year-on-year, with Cai Mep-Thi Vai ports up 22%, Lach Huyen up 32% and Ho Chi Minh City ports up 8%. Read full story

– Vietnam’s largest electric vehicle maker VinFast has signed a strategic partnership with PT Bank Central Asia Tbk. (BCA), one of Indonesia’s largest private banks, to boost its distribution network and support the growth of the EV ecosystem in the country.

Under the agreement, BCA will offer flexible credit packages to VinFast’s network of dealers in Indonesia. The financial support will help dealers purchase VinFast electric vehicles and genuine parts, with tailored credit limits for regular purchases, peak season needs, and bulk transactions. Read full story./.

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