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☀️ Morning digest March 18

The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency.
☀️ Morning digest March 18 ảnh 1

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

– Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakobwill pay an official visit to Vietnam from March 20-21 at the invitation ofVietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, the Vietnamese Ministry of ForeignAffairs has announced. Read full story

- Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son held talks with his SaudiArabian counterpart Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud in Hanoi on March 17 aspart of the latter’s visit to Vietnam.
☀️ Morning digest March 18 ảnh 2At the talks between Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and his Saudi Arabian counterpart Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud (Photo: VNA) 
At the talks, the two Foreign Ministersagreed that the two sides should coordinate to implement specific measures toenhance the effectiveness of bilateral cooperation as outlined by PrimeMinister Pham Minh Chinh at his reception for the Saudi Arabian ministerearlier during the day.  Read full story 

– Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi ThuHang on March 17 reaffirmed that ensuring security and safety for the lives andassets of Vietnamese citizens in Ukraine is the top priority of the Party,State, and Government of Vietnam. At the ministry’s regular press meeting heldvirtually, she noted when the Ukraine situation recorded tense developments,the Prime Minister issued Official Dispatch No. 201/CD-TTg, dated February 26,2022, on the protection of Vietnamese citizens and legal entities, and someissues needing attention in the face of the Ukraine situation. Read full story

– Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang onMarch 17 affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of protecting and promotingfundamental rights of citizens, including rights of women.
Hang made theaffirmation when asked to comment on the US Department of State’s naming PhamThi Doan Trang as a recipient of the 2022 International Women of Courage Award,at the ministry’s regular press conference held virtually. Read full story

– National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced thatit will offer special discounts for all domestic flights and internationalflights to a number of countries departing between March 20 and December31, 2022. The move is to respond to the tourism resumption policy of thecountry from March 15. Read full story

– Vietnam and India haveplenty of room for expanding their cooperation in both trade and investment,especially in the fields of digital, supporting industries, e-commerce, retail,and agricultural production, said participants at the 2nd Vietnam - Indiabusiness forum held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 17.
☀️ Morning digest March 18 ảnh 3National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue witnesses the exchange of cooperation deals between Vietnamese and Indian businesses at the event (Photo: VNA)
The event was co-organisedby the Indian Consulate General to the city, the Indian Chamber of Commerce(ICC), and the municipal Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC). Read full story/.

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Politburo member and standing member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu speaks at the meeting of the Party Organisation of the VFF and central mass organisations (Photo: VNA)

Fatherland front asked to better serve as political nucleus in strengthening great national unity

The Party Organisation of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and central mass organisations was urged to further enhance effectiveness and innovation, broaden public participation in the great national unity bloc, strengthen the close bond between the Party, local authorities and the people, and make a meaningful contribution to the successful implementation of the 14th National Party Congress’s Resolution and the country’s renewal and development cause.

National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai speaks at the January 12 working session to inspect preparations for the elections of deputies to the 16th legislature and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term in the southern province of Ca Mau. (Photo: VNA)

NA Standing Committee inspects election preparations in Ca Mau

In Ca Mau, 13 candidates have been introduced for the National Assembly, 73 for the provincial People’s Council, and 1,469 for commune-level People’s Councils. The provincial election committee has designated five NA constituencies and 18 constituencies for People’s Councils at provincial and commune levels.

Vietnamese association in Thailand elects leadership for 2026–2028 term (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese community in Thailand elects new executive board for 2026–2028 term

Established in July 2012 under the Thai Government approval, the Association of Vietnamese in Thailand currently has 26 local chapters and a women’s committee, and has played an active role in preserving cultural identity, supporting community development, and fostering people-to-people ties between Vietnam and Thailand.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly Standing Committee convenes 53rd session

NA Chairman Man said the 53rd session will review and approve two resolutions on specific matters relating to the organisational structure and the contingent of prosecutors of the Supreme People’s Procuracy, as well as consider the NA’s people's aspiration report in December 2025.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS Summit on July 7, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam–Uruguay relations poised for further elevation: Uruguayan Ambassador

Uruguayan Ambassador to Vietnam Raúl Juan Pollak Giampietro noted that although the two countries have yet to formally establish a comprehensive partnership, the foundations of bilateral cooperation have been steadily strengthened and expanded, particularly in the fields of economy and trade, science and technology, agriculture, and people-to-people exchanges.

Assaf Talgam, a historian and a journalist of Zo HaDerekh, the official newspaper of the Communist Party of Israel. (Photo: VNA)

CPV's leadership - central factor shaping Vietnam’s enduring stability, impressive achievements: Israeli historian

Talgam said that from a comparative and historical perspective, the CPV’s leadership has been the central factor underpinning the country’s enduring political stability and impressive development trajectory. In a world marked by rapid and unpredictable changes, few political organisations have been able to maintain continuity of leadership while simultaneously adapting their governance approach as effectively as the CPV.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presents Certificates of merit from the Government’s Party Committee to individuals with outstanding achievements. (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister outlines five specific strategies for Government’s Party Committee

PM Chinh noted that the Government’s Party Committee exercised comprehensive leadership over the Government's operations, proactively and effectively responded to emerging issues, with a particular focus on socio-economic development. As a result, 2025 witnessed high economic growth, sustained macroeconomic stability and ensured major balances.