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Key Party leader hosts Hungarian Workers’ Party chief
The Communist Party of Vietnam always values its solidarity and friendship with the Hungarian Workers' Party and communist and workers' parties worldwide, which helps build political trust and supports Vietnam's relations with other countries, said key Party leader Tran Cam Tu.
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With determination and joint efforts, Vietnam and Algeria can lift ties to a new level that benefits their people and supports peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
First working day of Party Central Committee's fourth plenum
Delegates held group discussions on the CPV Central Committee resolution calling for stronger building and rectification towards a clean, strong and comprehensive Party and political system able to meet the country's development needs in the new era.
Panamanian President and spouse begin official visit to Vietnam
The official visit by President of Panama José Raúl Mulino and his spouse conveys a strong message of friendship and shared commitment to building an increasingly close and dynamic bilateral relationship in the years ahead.
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☕ Afternoon briefing on October 5
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
14th Party Central Committee convenes fourth plenum
General Secretary and President To Lam said that the fourth plenum must focus on creating conditions for effective implementation while preparing the theoretical, organisational and human resources foundations for the country’s long-term development.
Vietnam advances comprehensive international integration
Recent activities in external relations and international cooperation across politics, economy, defence, security and culture demonstrate concrete steps to realise this approach, increasingly linking international integration with national construction, development and defence.
Vietnam-Panama ties poised for stronger, substantive development
During the visit, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino is scheduled to hold talks with Party General Secretary and President To Lam and meet with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man, among other activities.
☀️ Morning digest on October 5
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
Panamanian President’s trip to Vietnam marks historic milestone in bilateral relations: ambassador
This is the first official visit to Vietnam by President José Raúl Mulino, demonstrating Panama’s growing importance attached to Vietnam as a key partner in Southeast Asia and opening opportunities to strengthen cooperation in trade, maritime affairs, logistics, investment and people-to-people exchanges.
Panamanian President’s Vietnam visit offers new opportunity to deepen bilateral ties
Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico and Panama Nguyen Van Hai noted that the visit is particularly significant as the first high-level exchange between the two countries in nearly 15 years, following then-President Ricardo Martinelli’s visit to Vietnam in 2012, and came shortly after the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025.
Vietnam, UK step up cooperation in training, theoretical research
Discussions focused on three main areas, namely international situation and the communist and workers’ movement; demand on improving the quality of cadre training; and research cooperation, academic exchanges and publishing.
Czech lower house speaker visits Vietnamese community in Prague
President of the Chamber of Deputies Okamura praised the community’s integration and contributions to Czech society, noting that its hard work, strong work ethic, emphasis on education and responsibility to family have helped it establish a positive standing in the country.
General Secretary and President To Lam receives newly accredited ambassadors
Welcoming the ambassadors, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam highlighted their important role in effectively implementing agreements and commitments between Vietnam and their respective countries, helping further deepen bilateral ties in a faster and more substantive manner for the mutual benefit of each country.
Vietnam, Canada unlock new cooperation opportunities
Vietnam has become an increasingly important partner for Canada, not only as a major trading and manufacturing economy in Southeast Asia but also as an active ASEAN member and Chair of the CPTPP Commission in 2026.
Measures to be taken to remove barriers for power investment
The Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to submit a revised Law on Electricity to the National Assembly at its October session, aiming to remove investment barriers and facilitate mobilisation of resources for power generation and grid development, said Deputy Minister Truong Thanh Hoai.
Top leader asks former police officers’ association to play key role in safeguarding national security
The Vietnam Association of Former People's Public Security Officers must truly serve as a common home that fosters comradeship and solidarity among former public security officers and those who have contributed to the cause of safeguarding security and social order, said top leader To Lam.
