☀️ Morning digest April 15

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
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Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summariesreported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Mobile Police Force to developitself into an elite one with  professional personnel, modern weapons and creativity, contributing tosafeguarding the nation’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrityalong with political and social stability and creating a peaceful and orderenvironment for national development.

Attending a ceremony to mark the 50th founding anniversary of the force (April15, 1974-2024) in Hanoi on April 14, PM Chinh affirmed that Vietnam has wellmaintained political stability and social order as well as integrated into theworld in a deep, practical and effective fashion, and the Mobile Police Forcehas an important role to play in the country’s achievements. Read full story

- Paraguayan Minister of Industry and Commerce Javier Gimenez has expressed hishope to expand economic cooperation with Vietnam and the Association ofSoutheast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a whole.

During a recent working session with Vietnamese Ambassador Ngo Minh Nguyet andthe Ambassadors of Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines in Buenos Aires, heaffirmed that Vietnam and Paraguay hold huge cooperation potential in the areasof economy, trade and investment. Read full story

- Vietnam is deeply concerned about the tension escalation in the Middle East,especially violent acts that violating the UN Charter and inflicting damage oncivilians, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said on April 14.

Responding to reporters’ query about Vietnam’s reaction to the rocket barrageinto Israel, the spokesperson called on related parties to exercise restraint,settle disagreements by peaceful measures and strictly comply to internationallaw, the UN Charter and relevant UN resolutions. Read full story

- The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on April 12 recommended Vietnamese nationalsresiding, studying, and working in the Middle East country to proactively takesecurity measures amid the escalating tension between Israel and Iran.

The escalating tension followed an April 1 attack on the Iranian embassycompound in Syria, which has raised concerns among international media andgovernments about the potential for direct confrontations between Iran andIsrael. Israel's national emergency portal issued safety guidelines effectivefrom 6pm on April 11 to 6pm on April 14. Read full story

- Ten domestically-manufactured offshore wind turbine towers are set to departfrom Phu My Industrial Zone in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau by theend of April 2024, bound for Jeonnam 1 wind power project off the coast of theRepublic of Korea (RoK)'s Jeonnam province.

These 10 MW towers were produced at the CS Wind Vietnam Co. Ltd.'s factory inPhu My town. Established in 2003, this facility holds the distinction of beingCS Wind's first wind turbine tower manufacturing plant in the world. Read full story

- The Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka organised a ceremony to launchthe day for honouring the Vietnamese language and a contest to seek ambassadorsof the language on April 13.

The event, held in both online and offline formats, aimed at preserving andpromoting the national cultural identity among generations of Vietnamese inJapan. Read full story

- The central province of Quang Binh, home to the UNESCO-recognised NaturalHeritage site of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, on April 13 launched acommunication campaign in response to the World Wildlife Day (March 3) and theNational Biodiversity Restoration Year 2024.

The campaign is within the framework of the Sustainable Forest Management andBiodiversity Conservation Project (VFBC) funded by the US Agency forInternational Development (USAID). Read full story./.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) meets with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa on the sidelines of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin city, China, June 25, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Ecuador boost ties across trade, technology, and education

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa on June 25 on the sidelines of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin city, China, during which he affirmed Vietnam attaches great importance to its multifaceted cooperation with Ecuador and proposes continued dialogue, negotiation, and signing of cooperation agreements in trade, investment, finance, and agriculture.

Prof. Dr. Georgy Toloraia, Executive Director of the National Committee for BRICS Research and Director of the Centre for Russian Strategy in Asia at the Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam expected to become influential partner of BRICS: Russian scholar

Prof. Dr. Georgy Toloraia, Executive Director of the National Committee for BRICS Research and Director of the Centre for Russian Strategy in Asia at the Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, expressed his confidence that Vietnam will become a substantial and influential partner of BRICS.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) meets with his counterpart from Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasimalyev on June 25 on the sidelines of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin city, China (Photo: VNA)

PM meets with Kyrgyz counterpart on WEF Tianjin sidelines

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed enhancing economic and trade cooperation, including the development of railway connectivity between Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan, which will also strengthen links with Central Asian nations.

The National Assembly adopts the Law on amendments and supplements to certain articles of the Penal Code (Photo: VNA)

Death penalty for eight criminal offenses lifted

The new law abolishes the death penalty for eight criminal offenses: the crime aimed at overthrowing the people’s government; the crime of sabotaging state infrastructure and technical facilities; the crime of producing and trading counterfeit medicines for treatment and prevention; the crime of destroying peace and causing aggressive war; the crime of espionage; that of illegally transporting narcotics; embezzlement; and bribe taking.

Party General Secretary To Lam speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)

Party chief urges young lawmakers to drive innovation, reform

Young lawmakers must be remain true to revolutionary ideals, loyal to the Party, nation, and people, and to resist the temptations of personal gain or power. They must dare to think, dare to act, dare to innovate, and dare to take responsibility.

The article titled “58 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between Cambodia and Vietnam” by scholar Uch Leang published on Cambodia’s Khmer Times on June 24, 2025. (Photo published by VNA)

Vietnam–Cambodia relations thriving across all sectors: Cambodian scholar

Through many ups and downs of history, Cambodia-Vietnam relations have become increasingly closer and stronger. The ties are currently developing based on the motto of “Good neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability” from 2005 until today.

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu (middle) chairs the meeting as SPLOS 35 Chair (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam elected Chair of 35th meeting of State Parties to UNCLOS

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu stressed the need to enhance the performance of institutions established under the Convention, thereby reinforcing the role and vitality of UNCLOS, referred to as the “Constitution for the Oceans,” in maintaining maritime order, conserving and sustainably utilising marine resources, and contributing to global peace, stability, and sustainable development.