☀ Morning digest December 2 hinh anh 1
Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

- On the occasion of Laos’ 47th National Day (December 2), Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on December 1 sent congratulatory letters to Laos’ Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh, and NA Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane.
In the letters, the top Vietnamese leaders expressed their delight at great achievements gained by the Lao people in the cause of national building and defence, which have helped ensure political security, improve people’s material and spiritual lives, and enhance the country’s position in the international arena.Read full story

– President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 1 received new Azerbaijani Ambassador Shovgi Kamal Oglu Mehdizade, during which the State leader affirmed that Vietnam always treasures the traditional friendship with the country and hopes to promote all-round ties to match the great potential and sound bilateral partnership.
The same day, President Phuc also hosted a reception for the new Ambassador of Brunei Datin Paduka Malai Hajah Halimah Malai Haji Yussof who expressed her delight at the deepening ties between the two countries in all fields, and thanked Vietnam for supporting Brunei in the agro-fisheries sector. She expressed her belief that the comprehensive partnership between the two countries will further expand in the future, and promised to do her best to promote the ties.Read full story

– Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for concerted efforts to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing while chairing a teleconference with 28 coastal provinces and cities on December 1.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) reported that IUU fishing has been reeled in since the European Commission issued a “yellow card” warning five years ago.Read full story

– National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue received Australian Foreign Minister, Senator Penny Wong on December 1, within the framework of his official visit to the country.
Hue said this is the first official visit to Australia by a Vietnamese senior leader after the 13th National Party Congress in early 2021 to continue implementing the nation’s foreign policy.Read full story

– The Embassy of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Vietnam held a ceremony on December 1 to celebrate the RoK’s 77th National Liberation Day (August 15) and the 30th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (December 22).
Addressing the event, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh said he is impressed with the RoK’s socio-economic achievements over the past years.Read full story

– A high-ranking delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) led by Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member and Chairwoman of the CPV Central Committee’s Organisation Commission, is paying a working visit to Singapore from November 27 to December 2.Read full story

- The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission held its 23rd session in Hanoi on November 29-30, during which it proposed disciplinary actions be taken against some leading officials and party organisations.Read full story

– The 20th Vietnam International Trade Fair in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam Expo 2022) opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in District 7 on December 1.
The event features several specialised exhibitions such as the ones on landscape and gardening technology, elevator and technology, electronics and smart appliances, baby toys, and gifts and household appliances.Read full story/.
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