☀️ Morning digest January 23

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
☀️ Morning digest January 23 ảnh 1
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list ofselected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Romanian counterpartIon Marcel Ciolacu held talks in Bucharest on January 22, following the welcomeceremony for the Vietnamese guest earlier the same day.

PM Ciolacu underscored the significance of PMChinh’s visit, which takes place at a time when the two countries are gearingtowards the 75th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties in 2025, affirmingthat Vietnam is one of the top important partners of Romania in Asia-Pacific. Read full story

- Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with RomanianPresident Klaus Iohannis in Bucharest on January 22 as part of his officialvisit to the European nation.

President Iohannis welcomed PM Chinh’s visit, considering it amilestone in promoting traditional friendship and cooperation between Romaniaand Vietnam. Read full story
☀️ Morning digest January 23 ảnh 2PM Pham Minh Chinh (L) and President of the Romanian Senate Nicolae Ciuca (Photo: VNA)
- Vietnam and Romania have agreedto promote cooperation between the two legislative bodies and continue tocoordinate closely and support each other at inter-parliamentary forums.

The agreement was reached during a meeting betweenVietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and President of the Romanian SenateNicolae Ciuca in Bucharest on January 22 (local time). Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with RomanianPresident of the Chamber of Deputies Alfred Simonis on January 22 (local time)as part of his official visit to the European country.

Affirming Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance,multilateralism and diversification of relations, PM Chinh underscored thatVietnam always values and wants to enhance relations with its traditionalpartners in the Central and Eastern Europe, with Romania being the one with atop priority. Read full story

- The Vietnamese Government always accompaniesand supports foreign enterprises, including those from Romania, so that they canmake long-term, effective and sustainable investment in Vietnam in the spiritof “harmonising benefits and sharing risks”, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhsaid on January 22.

PM Chinh made the statement while attending theVietnam – Romania Business Forum co-organised by the Vietnamese Ministry ofPlanning and Investment, the Vietnamese Embassy in Romania and the Chamber ofCommerce and Industry of Romania. Read full story

- President Vo Van Thuong hosted a reception in Hanoi onJanuary 22 for Governor of Fukuoka prefecture Hattori Seitaro, the first leaderof a Japanese prefecture to visit Vietnam this year.

President Thuong said the visit contributed tofurther deepening the Comprehensive strategic partnership for peace andprosperity in Asia and the world between Vietnam and Japan. Read full story

- Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue paidpre-Tet visits to the families of late top legislators Bui Bang Doan and LeQuang Dao on January 22.

He offered incense in tribute to Doan and Dao, whocontributed greatly to the revolutionary cause of the Party, people andNational Assembly. Read full story

- With its new visa exemption policy, Vietnam has been moreattractive to visitors from near and far, with the number of tourist arrivalsfar exceeding the country’s set target, Malaysia’s only broadsheet formatEnglish language newspaper highlighted in its article “Visa-free travel a boon”.

The article highlighted that more and morecountries are deciding to waive visa requirements to encourage travellers tochoose them as destinations for their getaway. For authorities, it is a way toboost tourism, while for vacationers, it is a way to save time, money andhassle. Read full story

- President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations(VUFO) Phan Anh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 22 for a delegationof officials from Uzbekistan.

Son said the solidarity, friendship and cooperation betweenVietnam and Uzbekistan, cultivated by their Governments and people, rest on afoundation of profound understanding, mutual respect and trust. Read full story

- A delegation of the Royal Cambodian Army, led by DeputyCommander-in-Chief General Thong Thao Rin, paid a visit to the Mekong Deltacity of Can Tho on January 22 ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) - the longestand biggest festival of Vietnamese people.

He extended his best wishes to leaders of the city People’s Committee,department, sectors, armed forces and local people. Read full story
☀️ Morning digest January 23 ảnh 3At a training session for bomb and mine clearance. (Photo: VNA)
- The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, incollaboration with relevant agencies and units, on January 22 launched atraining course on exercise planning process in 2024 between Vietnam and Canada.

This is the third time Vietnam and Canada haveco-hosted an international intensive training course at the Vietnamesedepartment./. Read full story
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Vietnam calls for stronger int'l cooperation to drive sustainable development

Vietnam calls for stronger global partnerships tailored to the needs and conditions of countries at different levels of development, including fair access to new and emerging technologies. Such cooperation will help developing countries acquire knowledge, skills and technologies needed for innovation and competitiveness.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung (R) meets with his Panamanian counterpart Javier Eduardo Martínez-Acha Vásquez in Hanoi on October 7. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese, Panamanian foreign ministers discuss bilateral cooperation

The two sides encouraged businesses from both countries to expand investment and business links, making use of Panama’s strengths as a maritime transit hub and a regional centre for aviation, logistics and finance, as well as Vietnam’s strengths in manufacturing, export, economy and digital services.

On the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines, on the afternoon of May 8, 2026, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with the then-Prime Minister of Laos, Sonexay Siphandone. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam-Laos ties move from ‘special solidarity’ to ‘strategic cohesion’

As Vietnam and Laos enter a new development period, their relationship has been elevated to a new level under the framework of “great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion.” The addition of “strategic cohesion” reflects not only the long-standing foundation of bilateral ties but also a shared vision, closely linked interests and a common path for the two nations to advance together over the long term.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam (second from right) and President of Panama José Raúl Mulino Quintero (second from left) witness the exchange of cooperation documents between the two countries. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Panama issue Joint Statement

Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam and Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Quintero agreed to intensify high-level dialogue to provide orientations for the development of Vietnam-Panama relations through bilateral visits and meetings between high-ranking leaders of the two States, Governments, and National Assemblies, as well as ministries and sectors of the two countries.

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man meets with President of Panama José Raúl Mulino Quintero in Hanoi on October 7, 2026. Photo: VNA

Vietnam sees Panama as key partner in Latin America: Top legislator

Strengthening ties between the two legislatures is an important pillar of Vietnam-Panama relations, helping consolidate political trust, promote and oversee the implementation of high-level agreements, and support the bilateral agenda, said NA President Tran Thanh Man.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung (R) meets with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino in Hanoi on October 7. (Photo: VNA)

Panama regards Vietnam as leading important partner in Southeast Asia: Panamanian President

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung called on the two sides to promote exchanges of delegations at all levels, including State and parliamentary diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges; strengthen the presence and activities of diplomatic and consular missions; utilise existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Joint Committee on Economic, Trade and Investment Cooperation; facilitate market access for each side’s key products; and enhance transport, logistics and supply-chain connectivity.

☕ Afternoon briefing on October 7

☕ Afternoon briefing on October 7

Vietnam advancing parliamentary diplomacy at IPU-153, the APEC 2027 National Committee’s 27 members unveiled, and Vietnam's national brand value jumping 45% to over 462 billion USD are among news highlights on October 7.

Vietnamese PM’s upcoming Cambodia visit to tighten bond: Minister

Vietnamese PM’s upcoming Cambodia visit to tighten bond: Minister

Dr. So Naro, Minister Delegate Attached to the Cambodian PM in charge of ASEAN Affairs mentioned that the trip aims to implement strategic guidance agreed in February by Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen and General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee and President To Lam. The two nations are gearing up to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2027, with their prime ministers set to exchange views on global and regional matters of mutual interest and concern.

Officers and members of Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 7, who recently returned home after completing their duties at the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh and report on their achievements at the Ho Chi Minh Museum – Ho Chi Minh City Branch on October 7, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese peacekeeping force pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh

Addressing the ceremony, Major General Pham Manh Thang, Director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, stressed that Vietnam has consistently regarded the deployment of personnel to UN peacekeeping operations as not only a defence diplomacy task but also a political responsibility, reflecting the Party, State and military’s foreign policy of peace, independence, self-reliance and proactive international integration.

The opening session of the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-153) in Arusha, Tanzania, on October 5, 2026 (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam advances parliamentary diplomacy at IPU-153

Vice President of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Hong Dien held bilateral meetings with government and parliamentary leaders from Tanzania, Malaysia, Australia, Russia and Algeria on October 5 on the sidelines of the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-153), which is taking place in Arusha, Tanzania.

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc, who is also Chairman of the APEC 2027 National Committee (Photo: VNA)

APEC 2027 National Committee’s 27 members unveiled

The 27-member committee will be led by Deputy PM Tuc, with Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung as Vice Chairman. Members include Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan, deputy ministers and other officials.

Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong (Photo: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Vietnam’s ties with Laos, Cambodia grow substantively, effectively: Deputy FM

The visits affirm the great importance and high priority Vietnam attaches to its relations with the two neighbours. They are expected to further deepen the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between Vietnam and Laos, and the good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term sustainability between Vietnam and Cambodia.

☀️ Morning digest on October 7

☀️ Morning digest on October 7

General Secretary and President To Lam's talks with President of Panama José Raúl Mulino, a forum on prospects for Vietnam–Tanzania economic cooperation, and the 2026 "I Love My Fatherland" journey drawing over 7.9 million young people are among news highlights on October 6 evening.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam (right) and President of Panama José Raúl Mulino at their meeting in Hanoi on October 6. (Photo: VNA)

Top Vietnamese, Panamanian leaders hold talks in Hanoi

General Secretary and President Lam believed that the two countries will continue tapping their potential for cooperation in trade, agriculture, maritime affairs, aviation, logistics and digital transformation, thus making bilateral ties more substantive, effective and sustainable for the benefit of their people and contributing to peace, cooperation and development in both regions.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse welcome Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and his spouse (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Panama cast themselves as gateways between Southeast Asia and Latin America

In his speech, General Secretary and President Lam stressed that Mulino's official visit holds special significance for bilateral ties. He expressed his belief that the visit will not only resume high-level contacts after a long gap but also give new momentum to ties, moving them into a more substantive, effective and deeper phase.