☀️ Morning digest December 30

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

– Public and corporate satisfaction should beused to measure the efficiency of administrative reforms, Prime Minister Pham MinhChinh said at a year-end conference held by the Ministry of Home Affairs inHanoi on December 29.
Reforming administrative procedures is amongthe key tasks for 2023 with people and businesses at the centre, the leadersaid.
He asked the sector to continue contributing tobuilding a streamlined, efficient and effective administrative apparatus, intandem with personnel restructuring and training.Read full story

– National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Huehosted a reception in Hanoi on December 29 for Cambodian Ambassador ChayNavuth, who came to say goodbye at the end of his tenure in Vietnam.
The top legislator lauded contributions by theambassador in particular and the Cambodian Embassy in general to fostering thegood neighbourliness, traditional friendship, and comprehensive, sustainableand long-term cooperation between the two countries in all Party, State,Government, parliament and people-to-people exchange channels.Read full story

- The Party Central Committee’s OrganisationCommission held a national teleconference on December 29 to review its work in2022 and put forward tasks for 2023.
Speaking at the event, delegates shared practicalexperiences of Party building in localities, ministries and sectors.Read full story

– Disbursement of foreign direct investment(FDI) in Vietnam in 2022 is estimated at nearly 22.4 billion USD, up 13.5%year-on-year, making it the highest amount in the past five years, the GeneralStatistics Office (GSO) announced on December 29.
Among 108 nations and territories pouringcapital into Vietnam this year, Singapore ranked first with 6.46 billion USD or23.3% of the total. It was followed by the Republic of Korea (4.88 billionUSD), and Japan (4.78 billion USD).Read full story

– Vietnamese ports handled 733.18 milliontonnes of cargo in 2022, up 4% from the previous year, an official said.
Of the amount, 179.07 million tonnes wereexports, down 3%, 209.26 million tonnes were imports, down 2%, and 342.79million tonnes were domestic cargo, up 12% year-on-year, according to DeputyDirector General of the Vietnam Maritime Administration Hoang HongGiang. Meanwhile, container throughput was estimated at 25.09 millionTEUs, up 5%. Read full story

– A ceremony was held in the northern Lao province of Oudomxayon December 29 to repatriate ten sets of remains of Vietnamese soldiers andexperts who laid down their lives in the neighbouring country.
Deputy Political Commissar of the Military Region 2 and head ofthe military region's Steering Committee 515 Major General Tran Ngoc Tuan,officials of Oudomxay province, representatives from the Vietnamese PeopleAssociation in Oudomxay province and Vietnam's 705 International CooperationCo. Ltd attended the ceremony.Read full story

– Nearly 200 Vietnamese citizens arrived homefrom Japan on a free flight operated by the national flag carrier VietnamAirlines on December 29 ahead of the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.
The flight was part of a programme that isoffering 456 free return air tickets, of which 196 are for internationalflights, along with 3,600 bus tickets, and Tet gifts to students and workersliving in difficult circumstances.Read full story/.


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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates at the event (Photo: VNA)

PM calls on Japanese firms to see Vietnam as strategic destination

Highlighting the growth of the Vietnam-Japan relations over the past 52 years with the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world, PM Chinh noted that bilateral economic, trade, and investment cooperation has continued to play a pivotal role, standing out as a highlight in the bilateral relationship.

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and Tanzanian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Tanzania strengthen ties on 60th anniversary

During the visit, she held talks with Tanzanian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo in Dar es Salaam to discuss measures to enhance the two countries' traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation, especially in trade and investment.

Participants at the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat (AEMR-31) (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam makes active contributions to AEMR-31

Vietnam actively contributed to the success of the retreat, engaging in discussions across key agenda items, expressing strong support for Malaysia’s economic initiatives and priorities for its 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presents the appointment decision to Dao Ngoc Dung as Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs. (Photo: VNA)

Ethnic and religious solidarity key to national strength: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed the newly established ministry to fully implement Party guidelines and state policies, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all ethnic groups while countering divisive efforts by hostile forces.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (3rd from left) and representatives from US businesses (Photo: VNA)

PM affirms commitments to US businesses

The PM called on US enterprises to join Vietnam in reaching these objectives, benefiting both sides and strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Congratulations extended to new AU Chairman

Congratulations extended to new AU Chairman

State President Luong Cuong on February 28 sent a message of congratulations to President of Angola João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço on his taking office as President of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) and Chairperson of the AU.

PM Pham Minh Chinh and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon are welcomed by Hanoi students. (Photo: VNA)

New Zealand PM wraps up Vietnam visit

The outcomes of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's official visit demonstrate significant development of bilateral ties and profound strategic trust between the two nations, creating a solid framework to bring the relationship to a new phase.

Party General Secretary To Lam addresses the working session with the Party Central Committee's Commission for Policies and Strategies on February 24. (Photo: VNA)

Party chief outlines policies for socio-economic development

Party General Secretary To Lam outlined ambitious economic growth targets of at least 8% for 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit rates in the coming years. He also provided orientations for digital asset and currency management in Vietnam.

At the press conference (Photo: VNA)

State President’s order on promulgation of three newly passed laws announced

The State President’s order on the promulgation of three laws, recently passed by the 15th National Assembly (NA) during its 9th extraordinary session, was announced on February 28 morning. They include the law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on the Organisation of the NA, the Law on Organisation of the Government, and the Law on Organisation of Local Governments.