☀️ Morning digest February 10

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.

– Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong suggested someorientations for advancing Vietnam - Japan relations during online talks withPresident of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan and Prime MinisterKishida Fumio on February 9.
Underlining that their talks were the first amongactivities marking the 50th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic ties thisyear, the two leaders agreed to support the two sides’ coordination in holdingcelebratory activities in order to enhance all-round cooperation and liftbilateral relations to a new level, thus generating practical benefits for thetwo peoples.Read full text

– Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Speaker of theSingaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin both voiced their hope for increasinglyclose-knit, substantive, and fruitful ties between the two countries at theirmeeting on February 9.
The two leaders expressed their delight at thefast and extensive development of their countries’ relations, including thethriving cooperation between the two legislative bodies.Read full text

– Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 9 received TeoChee Hean, Singaporean Senior Minister & Coordinating Minister for NationalSecurity, as part of his ongoing official visit to the country.
Chinh suggested Teo further his contributions toboosting the Vietnam-Singapore strategic partnership across all fields viaincreasing the bilateral delegation exchanges at all levels and cooperation indefence-security, education-training, science-technology, digital, green andcircular economy, energy transition and innovation, among others.

-Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received leaders of Standard Chartered in Singapore on February 9 as part of his official visit to the city state.
He met with Simon Cooper, CEO of the Corporate and Institutional Banking segment for Europe and Americas, and Patrick Lee, CEO of Singapore and ASEAN Markets at Standard Chartered – a British multinational group with operations in investment banking and financial services.Read full text

– Vietnam encourages practical and effective actions toaddress the consequences of war in the country, contributing to strengtheningthe friendship and good cooperative relations between the people of Vietnam andthe Republic of Korea (RoK), deputy spokesman of the Foreign Ministry Doan KhacViet told its regular press conference on February 9.
Viet shared Vietnam’s views on the Seoul CentralDistrict Court’s February 7 ruling requesting the RoK Government to paycompensation for Vietnamese citizen Nguyen Thi Thanh - the plaintiff in thelawsuit regarding the massacre of civilians during the Vietnam war in Phong Nhivillage, Dien An ward, Dien Ban town,  Quang Nam central province in 1968.Read full text

- Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs DoanKhac Viet answered a number of questions related to citizen protection at theministry’s regular press conference on February 9.
Regarding the double earthquake disaster in Turkeyand Syria, Viet said: “Once again, we would like to express our deep condolencesto the Governments and people of the two countries for the irreplaceabledamage.”Read full text

– The Ministry of Public Security on February 9 held asend-off ceremony for personnel deployed for aiding search and rescueactivities in Turkey, which was hit by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake on February 6.
Addressing the ceremony, Minister To Lam said thedelegation is sent to Turkey for finding victims, providing humanitarianassistance, and helping the people stabilise their lives after the disaster.Read full text

– The Trade Office of Vietnam in India held a webinar onFebruary 8 to update Vietnamese businesses about regulations and procedures foropening branches in the South Asian country.
In his opening remarks, Vietnamese TradeCounsellor in India Bui Trung Thuong noted bilateral trade reached 15 billionUSD in 2022, turning India into the eight biggest trading partner of Vietnam.However, there remains much potential and room for both sides to develop tradelinks. Their markets are large and export structures are highly complementaryto each other.Read full text/.
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Former Bac Giang leaders receive official warnings

Former Bac Giang leaders receive official warnings

The former Chairman and former Standing Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of the former Bac Giang province for the 2016–2021 tenure have received warnings for violations and shortcomings in the performance of their duties.

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu speaks at the conference. (Photo: VNA)

Senior Party official calls for stronger efforts to complete key tasks ahead

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu called for stronger efforts to maintain macroeconomic stability, control inflation, ensure energy and data security, accelerate power projects, respond to extreme weather and natural disasters, intensify the fight against smuggling, counterfeit goods and cybercrime, and strengthen policy communication to build social consensus and counter hostile and distorted information.

☕ Afternoon briefing on July 14

☕ Afternoon briefing on July 14

PM Le Minh Hung's meeting with the Lao Cai provincial Party Committee's Standing Board, the findings of the 2026 economic census, and October 15 designated as Vietnam Digital Citizen Day are among news highlights on July 14.

An overview of the opening ceremony of the fifth session of the 17th Hanoi People's Council. (Photo: VNA)

Standing NA Vice Chairman urges Hanoi to align growth scenario with reality

Addressing the fifth session of the 17th Hanoi People's Council for the 2026–2031 term, Politburo member, Standing Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Do Van Chien urged deputies to demonstrate the highest sense of responsibility to ensure that decisions adopted by the capital city are effectively implemented.

NA Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Hong speaks at the session on July 14. (Photo: VNA)

NA Standing Committee reviews central bank, anti-money laundering bills

According to the proposal, the SBV law amendments would codify existing foreign exchange rules by incorporating Article 22 of the Foreign Exchange Ordinance into law. The draft also revises the central bank’s special financial mechanism, shifting authority over its financial management regulations from the Prime Minister to the Government.

FLN Secretary-General Abdelkrim Benmbarek (right) and Ambassador Tran Quoc Khanh at the working session on July 13 (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam treasures ties with Algeria: Ambassador

Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh expressed his belief that relations between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and Algeria's ruling National Liberation Front will continue to be strengthened, serving as an important political foundation for fostering more substantive and effective bilateral ties.

Chargé d'Affaires of Vietnam to Timor-Leste Pham Binh Dam (R) and Timor-Leste's Deputy Prime Minister Francisco Kalbuadi Lay. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam ready to share experience with Timor-Leste ahead of ASEAN chairmanship

Timor-Leste's Deputy Prime Minister Francisco Kalbuadi Lay, who also serves as Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs and Minister of Tourism and Environment, praised Vietnam's impressive socio-economic achievements and its consistent support for Timor-Leste's regional and international integration including its accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and ASEAN.

☀️ Morning digest on July 14

☀️ Morning digest on July 14

The top leader's meeting with the Police Department of Prison, Correctional Institution and Juvenile Reformatory Management, PM Le Minh Hung's reception for US Ambassador to Vietnam Jennifer Wicks, and Deputy PM and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang's official visit to Japan are among news highlights on July 14.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung receives US Ambassador to Vietnam Jennifer Wicks in Hanoi on July 13, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung receives new US ambassador

The Government leader reaffirmed that Vietnam consistently regards the US as one of its most important partners, supports the US playing a constructive role in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and the world, and wishes to elevate the Vietnam–US comprehensive strategic partnership to a new level for the benefit of the two countries' people.

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) welcomes Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang on July 13, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Japan enhance defence cooperation

Vietnam always regards Japan as one of its leading and long-term partners, and supports the country's increasingly active role in promoting peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.