Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
- The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee wrapped up its 35th session in Hanoi on July 11 after one and a half days of sitting, fulfilling its set agenda.
Closing the session, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man said the committee considered and approved three resolutions on the organisational structure of military procuracy agencies; and two others on supplements to the regular State budget expenditure estimates for 2024 of the ministries of national defence and public security, and adjustments to the mid-term public investment plans funded by the central budget in the 2021-2025 period of ministries, central agencies and localities. Read full story
- Vietnamese President To Lam and Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane on July 11 reaffirmed the importance and the highest priority they give to consolidating and enhancing the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
At their meeting in Vientiane as part of Lam’s ongoing state visit, the leaders affirmed that the relationship is an invaluable asset, and a vital factor for each country's revolutionary cause. Read full story
- President To Lam on July 11 visited Star Telecom (Unitel), a joint venture between Vietnam's Viettel Global JSC and Lao Asia Telecom, as part of his ongoing state visit to Laos.
The Vietnamese State leader hailed efforts and business results of Star Telecom, saying its services have covered even the most remote areas of Laos, significantly contributing to local socio-economic development over the past 15 years. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 11 for Chinese Ambassador Xiong Bo who came to say goodbye at the end of his tenure.
The two sides rejoiced at positive developments and new milestones in the relationship between the two Parties and countries during the ambassador’s term in Vietnam. Read full story
- In foreign investors' eyes, Vietnam remains an important investment destination in the medium and long terms amidst the ongoing global supply chain restructuring, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).
The global economy is forecast to recover weakly and face numerous significant risks and challenges in 2024 due to complex developments in the post COVID-19 pandemic. Geo-political instability and the continued competition among major countries is anticipated to leave impacts on the global economy in the medium and long terms. Read full story
- The Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore has advised Vietnamese exporters to carefully study and keep updated on new regulations in Singapore, a market that is becoming more cautious in trade policy, in order to further exploit this market.
A representative from the office said that recently, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has revised the Qualified Person (QP) declaration form for export consignments of food products, which has been applicable since July 1. Read full story
- The Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) on July 11 announced that the country has secured potential exports worth 3.3 billion RM (about 717 million USD) to Vietnam.
The announcement was made following a visit to Vietnam from July 8 to 10 by MITI Minister Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul. Read full story
- The National Innovation Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) on July 11 collaborated with Google to launch an comprehensive initiative that promotes the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in Vietnam.
The initiative focuses on two pillars – human resources development and startup ecosystem development. Read full story
- Nearly 8,000 runners will be racing in the first ever VNExpress Marathon Da Nang Midnight, starting at 2am on July 14, organisers said on July 11.
According to the organisers, full-marathon and half-marathon runners will be the earliest competitors, gathering at the starting point from midnight. Read full story./.
