East Nusa Tenggara of Indonesia was struck by flash flood and landslides on April 4. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
The spirit of family unity, community solidarity and close neighbourliness, along with the solid foundation of dialogue, diplomacy and respect for international law, has made ASEAN successful over the past decades.
Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung expressed his hope that Lao leaders would continue to guide relevant agencies in coordinating closely with their Vietnamese counterparts to effectively carry out assigned tasks.
The two sides briefed updates on the situation in each country, reviewed bilateral cooperation in recent time, and discussed specific directions and measures to further strengthen the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries in the time to come.
The two sides spoke highly of the continuously strengthened Vietnam–France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, particularly through recent high-level delegation exchanges. They pledged to further foster parliamentary cooperation, highlighting the active contributions of the two countries’ friendship parliamentary groups to fostering the bilateral relations.
The officials agreed on the need to effectively implement the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), remove technical barriers, and open markets to each other’s key export items such as agro-forestry-fishery products, apparel, footwear, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, in order to boost bilateral trade and ensure a more balanced trade structure.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha held a meeting with US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper and a delegation from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Hanoi on July 9.
As of July 8, 18 out of 34 cities and provinces have completed the elimination of temporary and dilapidated housing, accounting for 52.9%.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man awarded a 30-year Party membership badge to Vu Hai Ha at a ceremony on July 9.
Vietnam's removal of intermediary and district-level units, restructuring of ministries and agencies, organisation of a two-tier local government model, clear delegation of authority to the grassroots level, and shift from pre- to post-audit mechanisms aim to enhance efficiency and better serve the public.
The visit brought concrete benefits not just in diplomatic and economic terms, but also in reinforcing mutual understanding, expanding Vietnam’s global footprint, and building new bridges between continents - firmly positioning Vietnam as a proactive contributor to peace, cooperation, and sustainable development in the region and beyond.
The two sides noted that cooperation between the two Foreign Ministries has become increasingly close and trustworthy in recent times. Based on their 2021–2025 cooperation agreement, both sides have maintained regular political consultation mechanisms, thereby laying a solid foundation for improving the effectiveness of economic diplomacy in each country.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
The Venezuelan Vice President proposed that the two countries intensify cooperation in information and communications, and regard this as a key area of people-to-people diplomacy.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man requested enhancing the supervisory role of the people, the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and socio-political organisations to ensure the election process is truly substantive and effective.
Ties between the France – Vietnam and Vietnam – France parliamentary friendship groups are grounded in sincere collaboration, now spanning critical areas such as healthcare, climate change, culture, local governance, energy, and Francophonie initiatives.
Brian Eyler, Director of the Southeast Asia Programme at the the US’s Stimson Centre, called the war in Vietnam a mistake for the US - one that should have never happened. It affected millions of Vietnamese and hundreds of thousands of Americans. He noted that many US veterans came to realise the wrongs of the past and have since sought reconciliation, viewing Vietnam as both a friend and a partner in building a renewed relationship.
The NA Standing Committee will also deliberate and decide on adjustments to the 2025 legislative programme.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
The trip from July 4 to 8, made at the invitation of Brazilian President Lula da Silva, featured nearly 40 activities, including those within the BRICS summit, meetings with leaders of other counties and international organisations, and bilateral activities with the Brazilian side.
