Politics

☀️ Morning digest March 14

The following is a list of selected news summaries last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
☀️ Morning digest March 14 ảnh 1
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summarieslast weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.

- Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang XuanChien and Japanese Vice Minister of Defence Masami Oka co-chaired the ninthVietnam-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue in Tokyo on March 13.

At the annual dialouge, both sides discussed the global and regional issues ofshared concern, especially traditional security issues and emerging non-traditionalchallenges. Read full story

- Secretary General of the Vietnamese National Assembly Bui Van Cuong delivereda speech on gender equality in parliaments at the plenary session of theAssociation of Secretaries General of Parliaments (ASGP) in Manama, the capitalcity of Bahrain on March 13 (local time). Read full story

- Vietnam attaches importance to developing relations with the Republic ofKorea (RoK) and wishes to further deepen the comprehensive strategicpartnership with the Northeast Asian country, National Assembly (NA) ViceChairman Nguyen Duc Hai told RoK Ambassador to Vietnam Oh Young-ju. Read full story

- The Can Tho University in collaboration with the Global Crop Diversity Trustheld a seminar in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on March 13 to discussbiodiversity for opportunities, livelihoods and development in Vietnam.

The theme of the event was also part of a project that will be launched inVietnam during 2023-2024, with a budget of 477,460 USD funded by the NorwegianGovernment and 310,000 USD from institutes and universities. Read full story

- Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien hosted a reception in Hanoion March 13 for UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmarand Brunei Mark Garnier and UK Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Emily Hamblinto discuss two-way trade toward celebrating the 50th anniversary of bilateraldiplomatic ties this year.

Dien congratulated the UK on completing the fifth talks on joining theComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)in Vietnam’s southern province of Kien Giang in early March. Read full story

- Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh hosted a reception forhis Lao counterpart Bunthong Duonsavan on March 13 in Hanoi, during which heaffirmed that Vietnam welcomes delegations from Lao ministries and sectorsto  learn experience in developing tradeand industry. Read full story

- The southern province of Binh Duong wishes to strengthen cooperation with andattract more investment from Laval city in Canada’s Quebec region, as wellas Canadian businesses, said Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s CommitteeMai Hung Dung.

During an investment promotion conference with representatives from Laval cityon March 13 in Binh Duong, Dung said the province is calling on investment inhi-tech, less labour-intensive and environmentally friendly industries andthose that create high economic value such as financial services, logistics,supporting industry, and high-tech agriculture. Read full story

- Vietnam’s economic growth is projected to ease to 6.3% in 2023 from arobust 8% last year, as services growth moderates and higher prices andinterest rates weigh on households and investors, according to the World Bank'sreport released on March 13. Read full story

- Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has signed a decision approving the planto realise the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on labour recruitment,employment and repatriation signed by the Vietnamese and Malaysian Governmentson March 21, 2022. Read full story

- The Health Ministry’s Department of Health Examination and TreatmentManagement held a conference in Hanoi on March 13 to review a project on healthcare and rehabilitation for Agent Orange (AO)/Dioxin victims for 2018-2022.

The event aimed to continue spreading the health care and rehabilitation modelfor AO/dioxin victims nationwide in the near future. Read full story

- As many as 71 photographs winning the 12th Vietnam Art PhotoContest and Exhibition 2023 were hounoured at an award ceremony at the VanMieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature Complex)in Hanoi on March 13.

Hosted by the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA) andsponsored by the International Federation of Photographic Art (Fédérationinternationale de l'art photographique, FIAP) and the Image WithoutFrontier (Image sans Frontière - ISF), this was a practical activityto celebrate the 70th anniversary of the traditional dayof Vietnam's photography (March 15, 1953 – 2023). Read full story

- The Vietnamese national track-and-field team will participate in thePhilippines Open Athletics Championships which is scheduled to take place fromMarch 21 to March 26 in the Philippines. Read full story

- The Thai Hai reserve area, home to an ecological house-on-stilts village inthe northern province of Thai Nguyen, was named as one of the 32 Best TourismVillages 2022 by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), during a ceremonyheld on March 12 in Saudi Arabia. Read full story./.
VNA
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

See more

Vietnamese Ambassador to the RoK Vu Ho speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)

President Ho Chi Minh honoured in RoK on 136th birth anniversary

With Vietnam–Korea ties expanding across multiple fields, he noted that honouring President Ho Chi Minh in the RoK carries significance beyond the overseas Vietnamese. It offers a chance to raise mutual understanding, empathy, and bonds between the Vietnamese and Korean people built on shared values of peace, cooperation, and development.

President Ho Chi Minh works at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi. (File photo: VNA)

Ho Chi Minh Thought guides development path: Top leader

In an article written on the occasion of President Ho Chi Minh’s 136th birth anniversary (May 19, 1890 – 2026), the top Vietnamese leader affirmed that “Ho Chi Minh Thought serves as a guiding light along our development path.”

Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vu Trung My speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)

President Ho Chi Minh’s enduring legacy highlighted at Venezuela commemoration

Vice President of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) Jesús Faria expressed deep admiration for President Ho Chi Minh and Vietnam’s indomitable struggle for national independence. He described President Ho Chi Minh as an immortal symbol of 20th-century national liberation movements, whose legacy continues to inspire leftist parties, progressive movements, and peoples across Latin America, including Venezuela.

Standing Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Loc Ha (R) and EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier. (Photo: VNA)

Ho Chi Minh City, EU boast ample room for sustainable development cooperation

Since the establishment of their diplomatic ties in 1990, Vietnam and the EU have deepened the bilateral ties into one of the bloc’s most dynamic and in-depth partnerships with an ASEAN member, Ha noted, adding that the relationship entered a new chapter in January when the President of European Council’s visit upgraded it to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang speaks at a discussion session on reforming multilateral systems and global governance, held on May 15, 2026, as part of the expanded BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in India. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam ready to strengthen BRICS connection with Asia-Pacific

Hang called on countries to act responsibly in accordance with international law and the UN Charter; respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of states; refrain from using or threatening to use force; and settle disputes peacefully through dialogue. She also underscored the importance of ensuring security, safety and freedom of navigation through straits in line with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung (centre), DPRK Vice Minister Pak of Foreign Affairs Sang Gil (left), and Vietnamese Ambassador to the DPRK Le Ba Vinh cut the ribbon to open the exhibition. (Photo: VNA)

Photo exhibition highlights Vietnam–DPRK relations

Visitors at the exhibition were moved by historical photographs dating back nearly 70 years, including images of the founding leader of the DPRK Kim Il Sung personally welcoming President Ho Chi Minh and a CPV delegation at Pyongyang’s Sunan International Airport during their visit to the DPRK from July 8–12, 1957. In return, the DPRK leader paid an official visit to Vietnam from November 27 to December 3, 1958.

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

Deputy PM calls for substantive assessment of two-tier local administration operations

Chairing a meeting on the development of a scheme to review the first-year operations of the political system’s organisational apparatus and the two-tier local administration model, Tra emphasised that the review must comprehensively and objectively evaluate the nationwide implementation of administrative unit restructuring and the operation of the new local administration model.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi (right) and First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of Russia Andrey Yatskin at their meeting in Moscow on May 14. (Photo: VNA)

Key directions for Vietnam–Russia cooperation in 2026

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi had a working session with a delegation from the Russian Federation Council led by First Deputy Chairman Andrey Yatskin, in Moscow on May 14, discussing the expansion of multifaceted cooperation in 2026.

Officials from Cao Bang province of Vietnam and Baise city in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China hold talks on May 15. (Photo: VNA)

Cao Bang, China’s Baise city eye to boost all-around cooperation

Cao Bang province of Vietnam and Baise city in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China are exploring a “red tourism” route linking Pac Bo and Meng Mo (China) to promote revolutionary tradition education and strengthen bilateral friendship. They are also stepping up cooperation in human resource development through training exchanges and efforts to improve workforce quality.

Atsaphangthong Siphandone (centre), Secretary of the Vientiane Party Committee and Chairman of the municipal People’s Council, speaks at the working session. (Photo: VNA)

Ho Chi Minh City, Vientiane strengthen cooperation for 2026–2030

Under the MoU, the two sides will strengthen cooperation in politics – diplomacy, security – defence, legal and judicial affairs, economic affairs, education, culture and society, cooperation among mass organisations and socio-political organisations, and development support.

Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung (left) meets with Jo Yong Won, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) and Chairman of the SPA of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, in Pyongyang on May 15. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam wishes to unceasingly develop ties with DPRK: Foreign Minister

Jo Yong Won, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) and Chairman of the SPA of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), expressed confidence that under the leadership of the CPV, headed by General Secretary and President Lam, Vietnam will successfully achieve the strategic goals set forth at the 14th National Party Congress.

New Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar (front) at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Government in Budapest on May 12, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Congratulations to newly-elected Hungarian leaders

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on May 15 sent messages of congratulations to Magyar Péter and Forsthoffer Ágnes on their election as Prime Minister and Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary, respectively.