Leaders of the Angolan province of Huila highly appreciated the contributions of Vietnamese community to the local socio-economic development.
At a working session with Vietnamese Ambassador to Angola Do Ba Khoa recently, Huila’s officials also hailed Vietnam’s experiences in economic and rural development as well as poverty reduction and expressed wishes to cooperate with Vietnam in agriculture, silviculture, foods, construction materials and tourism.
They added that the province also welcomes Vietnamese experts and specialists in the fields of education, healthcare, and agriculture.
Ambassador to Angola Do Ba Khoa, who paid a working visit to the province at the invitation of Governor Joao Marcelino Tyipinge, suggested the provincial leaders to study the successful agriculture models in neighbouring province of Benguela supported by Vietnamese experts.
The ambassador also informed that the Vietnamese community in Huila will present 25 tonnes of rice to local needy people on the occasion of Christmas this year.-VNA
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PM meets with Vietnamese, international female diplomats
Welcoming female diplomats at the meeting, PM Pham Minh Chinh wished them good health and continued contributions to the nations and to global diplomacy so as to keep promoting peace, cooperation, and development, advocating multilateralism, and promoting international solidarity.

Vietnam pushes for new approaches in Mekong – Japan partnership
The Mekong – Japan Cooperation (MJC) includes six members: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam. In 2025, a new co-chair mechanism will be launched, with Vietnam becoming the first Mekong country to assume this role.

NA Chairman receives Deputy Speaker of Indonesia’s Regional Representative Council
Based on their long-standing ties, shared interests, common viewpoints, as well as ASEAN membership, deepening the Vietnam-Indonesia relationship will not only serve the interests of the two peoples but also contribute to a united, strong, and cohesive ASEAN, and to peace, stability, and development in the region and beyond, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man said.

Deputy PM, FM meets with Japanese, Swiss foreign ministers on AMM 58 sidelines
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son had bilateral meetings with Foreign Ministers of Japan and Switzerland on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-58) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 10.

Vietnam co-chairs ASEAN-New Zealand foreign ministers’ meeting
Deputy PM and FM Bui Thanh Son, on behalf of ASEAN countries, commended the strong and substantive growth in the ASEAN-New Zealand partnership over the past 50 years and supported elevating it to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership this year.

Vietnam, Laos pleased at defence cooperation outcomes
Despite complex regional and global developments, the Vietnamese and Lao armies and people have always stood side by side in unity and mutual support.

740 US soldiers missing in Vietnam war identified: US officer
The Vietnamese archives sector cooperates with not only the US but also France to provide information in the search for missing soldiers, thus meeting the needs of their families. It will continue to proactively cooperate and exchange information with the US side in this work.

☕ Afternoon briefing on July 10
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

Prime Minister recommends amendments to land regulations
The Government leader called for specific amendments and supplements of tasks and measures to improve institutions and policies on land management and use, while stressing a need for the inclusion of solutions related to land allocation and lease, and land-use conversion.

Vietnam - US ties look towards new heights based on mutual understanding, trust: Ambassador
Such a journey is rare in international relations, and for Vietnam, it represents the fruit of a consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation, and deep global integration for peace and development, Dung said.

Two-tier local administration an inevitable choice for prosperous Vietnam: KOVECA Chairman
By reorganising the administrative system from three to two levels, with the district level removed, the authority and responsibility of commune/ward administrations will be strengthened, and efficiency will be improved, thus better serving citizens.

Vietnam, Singapore defence cooperation develops substantively, effectively
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Scholar stresses importance of trust in Vietnam-US ties
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NA Standing Committee convenes 47th session
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PM chairs conference reviewing implementation of land law, policies
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Mozambican PM pledges to promote comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam
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Vietnam invites foreign defence ministries to join National Day parade
Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, and Belarus have been invited to join a parade during the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945) and National Day (September 2).

Vietnam proposes three key orientations for ASEAN at AMM-58
Highlighting the core values that have contributed to the success of ASEAN, including unity and mutual respect, Son affirmed that in the current period of instability, the bloc’s unity and centrality, along with strong commitments to inclusive and sustainable development, continue to serve as guiding principles for the ASEAN Community.

☀️ Morning digest on July 10
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

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