Leaders send messages of congratulations to Thailand on National Day

On the occasion of Thailand's National Day, State President Luong Cuong on December 5 sent a message of congratulations to King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Hanoi (VNA) – On the occasion of Thailand's National Day, State President Luong Cuong on December 5 sent a message of congratulations to King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also cabled congratulations to his Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man sent congratulatory messages to President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives Wanmuhamadnoor Matha, and President of the Senate Mongkol Surasajja.

On the same occasion, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung extended congratulations to his Thai counterpart Sihasak Phuangketkeow./.

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The National Assembly votes to pass the revised Law on Judicial Expertise. (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly passes several draft laws on December 5

The National Assembly (NA) on December 5 afternoon voted to pass the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Judicial Records, the revised Law on Civil Judgment Enforcement, and the amended Law on Judicial Expertise.

☕ Afternoon briefing on December 5

☕ Afternoon briefing on December 5

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Chairman of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee's Commission for Information, Education, and Mass Mobilisation Trinh Van Quyet (right) meets with Standing Vice President of the Lao Front for National Construction Central Committee Inlavan Keobounphanh in Hanoi on December 5. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Laos deepen cooperation in front work, mass mobilisation, religious affairs

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Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang speaks at the session. (Photo: VNA)

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☀️ Morning digest on December 5

☀️ Morning digest on December 5

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At the meeting between Bui Thi Minh Hoai, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, and Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei on December 4. (Photo: VNA)

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Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son speaks at the event (Photo; VNA)

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The Presidium of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee chairs the first consultation on December 4. (Photo: VNA)

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