☀️ Morning digest April 25

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

- National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held talks with President of theChamber of Deputies of Argentina Cecilia Moreau on April 24 morning (localtime), during which the two sides agreed to promote the exchange of visits onall channels; coordinate in organising meaningful activities in celebration ofthe 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations; effectively implementcooperation agreements and promote collaboration in agriculture, economy-trade,science-technology, education, tourism, sports and culture. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on April 24 for adelegation of leaders of agriculture ministries to the fourth Global Conferenceof the One Planet Network’s Sustainable Food System Programme (SFS Programme). Read full story

-  Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh onApril 24 received Director of the Swiss Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG)Christian Hofer, who is in Hanoi to attend the 4th global conference of the OnePlanet Network's Sustainable Food Systems Programme (SFS Programme) from April24 to 27. Read full story

- Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has emphasised the need to clear allroadblocks and clarify the responsibilities of the persons concerned toaccelerate public investment disbursement, while addressing a teleconference onApril 24 with Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta provinces of Tra Vinh, VinhLong, Soc Trang, and An Giang, which have recorded slow disbursement. Read full story

- Vice Chairman of the Can Tho municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thuc Hienheld a working session with Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe in theMekong Delta city on April 24 to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation intrade, investment and education-training. Read full story

- A new stamp collection of modern cable cars in Vietnam has been issued by theVietnam Post Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Communications.

The collection features plenty of cable cars from across the country, includingFansipan cable cars in the northern province of Lao Cai, Ba Na cable cars inthe central city of Da Nang, and Hon Thom cable cars in the southern provinceof Kien Giang. Read full story

- “Van nghe thang Muoi” (October Art) club, a major and active cultural and artorganisation of the Vietnamese community in Berlin, held its seventh congressto elect a new executive committee and sketch out its plans in the time tocome.

Participants agreed that over the past 12 years since its establishment, theclub has organised dozens of art programmes, along with events to introduce thetraditional costumes, musical instruments and culinary culture of Vietnam, thusmaintaining and promoting the national traditions and culture. Read full story./.
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The meeting between Politburo Member and Standing Member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu and President of the Hungarian Workers’ Party Gyula Thürmer in Hanoi on October 5, 2026 (Photo: VNA)

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.

The opening of the 14th CPV Central Committee's fourth plenum on October 5, 2026 (Photo: VNA)

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.

The 2026 Annual International Forum on Public Governance opens in Hanoi on October 5, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

2026 Annual International Forum on Public Governance opens in Hanoi

Vietnam is reforming its organisational apparatus, operating a two-tier local administration system, promoting decentralisation and delegation of power, and accelerating digital transformation. These are not merely organisational changes, but a systemic transformation requiring comprehensive innovation, from problem identification and policy design to coordination and implementation.

The opening session of the fourth plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee on October 5, 2026 (Photo: VNA)

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.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosts a workshop titled “Preparing for APEC Year 2027: Strengthening capacity for effective organisation and coordination” on October 1 (Photo: VNA)

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.

President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic Tomio Okamura (standing) in the meeting with representatives of the Vietnamese community, businesses and traders. (Photo: VNA)

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 of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam (L) receives Palestinian Ambassador Shadi Abu Zarqa in Hanoi on October 3. (Photo; VNA)

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.

Illustrative photo of pangasius fillets, a Vietnamese export to Canada. (Photo: VNA)

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.

Can Giuoc Power Company (PC Tay Ninh) workers inspect the electrical system at the Can Giuoc 110kV substation. (Photo: VNA)

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.