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☀️ Morning digest for March 25

The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency.
☀️ Morning digest for March 25 ảnh 1

Hanoi, (VNA) –  The following is a list of selected newssummaries last night by Vietnam News Agency.

-The ninthsession of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee wrapped up on March 24after six working days divided into two periods.

Addressing the closing ceremony, NA Chairman VuongDinh Hue summed up that the session had dealt with 15 issues to prepare for thethird plenary session of the 15th NA. Read full story

-National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hueon March 24 chaired a working session between the Party Delegation to the NAand the Central Public Security Party Committee's Standing Board on the draftlaws and resolutions compiled and submitted to the legislature by the Ministryof Public Security.

During the 14th tenure of the NA, the ministry built and submitted 13 laws and resolutions tothe legislative body. At the upcoming third plenary session of the 15th NA, theministry will submit to the legislature a draft Law on Mobile Police, a draftResolution on a pilot model of organising working, career consultation andvocational training activities for inmates outside the prison, a draft revisedLaw on Road Traffic Order and Safety, and a draft law on forces engaging insecurity and order protection at grassroots level, said Lam. Read full story

-PresidentNguyen Xuan Phuc praised the effective coordination between the VietnamFatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee with the President’s Office insupporting the State leader's activities in 2021 during a conference in Hanoion March 24.

The President highlighted the important role ofthe VFF in promoting the national great unity and enhancing social consensus. Read full story

☀️ Morning digest for March 25 ảnh 2Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (right) meets Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) in Hanoi on March 24.(Photo: VNA)
-Minister ofForeign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Secretary-General of the InternationalOrganisation of La Francophonie (OIF) Louise Mushikiwabo discussed measures tostrengthen cooperation between Vietnam and OIF in the future during theirmeeting in Hanoi on March 24. Read full story

- The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce andIndustry (VCCI) is ready to cooperate with the British Chamber of Commerce(Britcham) in supporting enterprises, especially those engaged in renewableenergy and sustainable development to limit waste and environmental pollution,VCCI Chairman Pham Tan Cong said.

He made the statement at a working session withBritcham Vietnam on March 23 to discuss cooperation plans to assist businessesin certain sectors. Read full story

-Binh Duongprovince introduced the investment and business opportunities in the southernindustrial hub to German investors during a conference on March 24.

Binh Duong calls for investment from German firmsin the fields of automobile mechanics, electronic technology, supportingindustries for automobile mechanics, electronics, and high-tech agriculture, hesaid. Read full story

-Award-winningmovie Emma Peeter has been shown in Hanoi, kicking off the annualFrancophone Film Festival scheduled for March 24-27.
☀️ Morning digest for March 25 ảnh 3Emma Peeters will kick off the Francophone Film Festival. The festival will be held from March 24 to 27 in Hanoi. (Photo Take Five Production)
Thefestival will show other award-winning filmsincluding Borders; Fahim - the Little Chess Prince; JeuneJuliette; Roll The Drums! and Vietnamese film Truyen Thuyet QuanTien (Legend of Quan Tien). Read full story

-Measures toturn Quy Nhon city in the central coastal province of Binh Dinh into a leadingtourism destination in Asia were discussed at a workshop organised by VietnamReal Estate E-Magazine (Reatimes) and Vietnam Institute of Real Estate Research(VIRES) on March 24.

Withoutstanding advantages in terms of geographical location, natural conditions,socio-economic environment and attractive investment choices, Quy Nhon has anopportunity to become Asia's leading leisure centre through planning, theparticipation of pioneering businesses and active support of local authorities. Read full story/.
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National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man (left) hands over a letter from Party General Secretary and State President To Lam to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican (Photo: VNA)

NA Chairman meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

The Party and State of Vietnam consistently create favourable conditions for the Catholic community to practice their faith while contributing to the nation, following the orientation of “living the Gospel in the heart of the nation,” said National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

A roundtable in Moscow reviews key outcomes of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)

New cooperation directions drive Vietnam–Russia ties

As Russia pivots towards the Asia–Pacific and Vietnam deepens its global integration, Vietnam is increasingly viewed as a key bridge connecting Russia with Southeast Asia, a role expected to elevate the strategic value of bilateral ties and unlock new cooperation opportunities.

Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu departs Techo Airport for home. (Photo: VNA)

Cambodia highlights significance of Party official’s visit

The official visit to Cambodia by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu has been described by Cambodian officials as carrying profound political and diplomatic significance, helping reinforce the traditional ties between the two Parties and countries.

Ambassador and Head of the Vietnamese Mission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Mai Phan Dung meets with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on April 10, 2026. Photo: VNA

Vietnam strongly supports multilateral trading system

Vietnam has always been an active and responsible WTO member, fully participating in activities, discussion sessions, and side events, while regularly making statements and contributing to major negotiation dossiers, said Ambassador and Head of the Vietnamese Mission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Mai Phan Dung.

The welcoming ceremony is held for National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse at Ciampino Airport in Rome, Italy. Photo: VNA

NA Chairman begins official visit to Italy

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man's official visit to Italy is to promote ties between the Vietnamese National Assembly and the Italian Parliament, and further deepen bilateral relations in a substantive and effective manner.

Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung.

Senior Party official’s official visits to Laos, Cambodia successful: FM

The Party, State, and people of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia will continue the exchange of visits and delegations at all levels, especially at the high-level and via Party and State channels, to enhance understanding, strengthen trust, improve cooperation effectiveness, and jointly address emerging issues.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse depart Hanoi to attend the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) in Istanbul, Türkiye. Photo: VNA

NA Chairman leaves Hanoi for 152nd IPU Assembly in Türkiye, official visit to Italy

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation departed from Hanoi on early April 11 morning to attend the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) in Istanbul and conduct a number of bilateral activities in Türkiye, and pay an official visit to Italy from April 11-17.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man (second from right) hands over decisions of the Standing Board of the NA Party Committee to the three Secretaries of Party Committees of the three NA bodies. (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly Chairman hands over decisions on personnel affairs

Politburo member, Secretary of the National Assembly (NA) Party Committee and NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the importance of strengthening the contingent of officials and Party members with firm political mettle, strong moral integrity and professional competence; promoting innovation in working methods; and advancing digital transformation and the application of artificial intelligence to enhance transparency, efficiency and effectiveness.

Officers of Army Corps 34 take care of the recovered remains of 12 fallen soldiers from Doch1 village in Ia Ly commune of the central province of Gia Lai. (Photo: VNA)

Army Corps 34 recovers remains of 12 fallen soldiers in Gia Lai province

According to historical records, the area once served as an operational base for units of Regiments 609, 66, 24 and 320, as well as staff and logistics agencies of the Central Highlands front (B3) during the 1966–1969 period. Between 2020 and 2025, the corps had already recovered remains from 46 martyrs in the Chu Pa mountain area.

From left: Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu (4th), Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party Samdech Men Sam An (5th) and other official at the meeting with Cambodian alumni in Phnom Penh on April 10, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam’s senior Party official meets with Cambodian alumni in Phnom Penh

Tu expressed his appreciation for the practical and effective contributions made by generations of Cambodian students who studied in Vietnam. Serving in various roles across the Party, State, ministries, localities and businesses, these alumni have effectively applied their knowledge and experience to contribute to Cambodia’s development, while also playing an important role in promoting mutual understanding, trust and cooperation between the two countries.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam (C) presents the Politburo’s decision on the appointment of the NA Party Committee, its Standing Board, Secretary and Deputy Secretaries of the NA Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term to NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man (third from right) and Vice Chairpersons. (Photo: VNA)

Top leader hands over Politburo decision on NA Party Committee for 2025–2030 term

In his remarks, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam stressed that the consolidation of the NA Party Committee’s personnel is of significant importance, aiming to strengthen the Party’s direct and comprehensive leadership over the legislature and ensure the effective performance of its three core functions: legislation, supreme supervsion, and decision-making on major national issues.

Phonesy Bounmixay (right), Lao Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, performs the traditional baci string-tying ceremony to offer New Year blessings to a member of the Ho Chi Minh City delegation on April 10, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Ho Chi Minh City leader extends traditional New Year greetings to Laos

The Ho Chi Minh City Party organisation, administration, and people consistently attach high priority to relations with Lao localities, while promoting cooperation with Lao ministries, sectors and agencies in such areas as human resource development, trade, technology, tourism and youth exchanges.