Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
– Party General Secretary To Lam on January 6 visited officers and soldiers of Corps 34 and Brigade 15 under the Ministry of National Defence in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai.
Visiting Corps 34, which was established with the merger of Corps 3 and Corps 4, the Party chief, who is also Secretary of the Central Military Commission, hailed the initial achievements that the unit has made so far, laying the firm foundation for it to forge its own glorious tradition in the new period. Read full story
– All external affairs and diplomatic activities must serve the country’s goal of achieving at least 8% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said at the diplomatic sector’s conference on January 6.
Highlighting Vietnam’s successes last year, PM Chinh affirmed that the diplomatic sector has played a crucial role in these achievements, helping maintain a peaceful and stable environment for development, handling relational issues with important partners, and strengthening political trust and upgrading relations with partners. Read full story
– PM Pham Minh Chinh met with the men’s national football team of Vietnam in Hanoi on January 6, extending congratulations on the victory at the 2024 ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup.
During the tournament, the team played eight games, securing seven wins and one draw. In the finals, they won both the first- and second-leg matches against Thailand to obtain an aggregate result of 5 - 3 and bring home the trophy. This is the third time Vietnam has earned the title of the regional tourney. Read full story
– The restructuring of state-owned corporations and enterprises must follow the spirit of “placing national interests above all else” to ensure that state capital is managed and developed optimally, serving national development in the new era, said PM Pham Minh Chinh on January 6.
PM Chinh, who is also head of the steering committee, critiqued the existing model of managing state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and state capital, which he described as partly constrained by the Law on Management and Use of State Capital Invested in Production and Business of Enterprises. He called for an urgent overhaul, advocating for a distinct separation between state management responsibilities and the stewardship of state capital in businesses. Read full story
– The average monthly income of Vietnamese workers surged by 8.6 % annually to 7.7 million VND (approximately 304 USD) in 2024, according to a press conference held by the General Statistics Office (GSO) in Hanoi on January 6.
Specifically, the average income of male workers was 8.7 million VND while female workers earned 6.5 million VND. Urban dwellers enjoyed even higher earnings, averaging 9.3 million VND, compared to 6.7 million VND in rural areas. Read full story
– The Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority (HEZA) is setting its sights high for 2025, aiming to attract 3-3.5 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI), according to its head Le Trung Kien.
To that end, Kien asked HEZA units to give advice to city leaders to draw FDI from countries and territories, focusing on creating a pro-business environment that streamlines administrative procedures and facilitates labour recruitment for investors. This proactive approach is designed to ensure that potential investors feel supported from the very first stages of exploration through to the successful implementation of their projects. Read full story
– The Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA), under the Ministry of Transport, is preparing a proposal to enhance the operational capacity of public maritime infrastructure and existing port facilities. This initiative aims to address the rising trend for large cargo vessels, which are increasingly calling at Vietnamese ports.
The proposal focuses on resolving infrastructure limitations caused by natural conditions at Vietnamese ports. It also recommends mechanisms and solutions to ensure ports can safely and efficiently accommodate larger vessels, while still remaining attractive to global shipping lines. Read full story
– The Vietnam Software and Information Technology Services Association (VINASA) on January 6 officially launched the Sao Khue Award 2025, one of the most prestigious honours for the country's IT industry.
This award plays a key role in recognising and promoting outstanding digital technology platforms, services, and solutions that support businesses, Government agencies, along with its citizens. Read full story./.
