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☀️ Morning digest March 23

The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency.
☀️ Morning digest March 23 ảnh 1

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

-Policies andmechanisms are needed to take better care of the elderly as Vietnam’spopulation aging is forecast to increase in the coming years, Prime MinisterPham Minh Chinh said at a working session with representatives from theVietnamese Association of the Elderly on March 22.

Elderly people make up 17 percent of the nationalpopulation, and the rate is expected to reach 25 percent by 2045. Read full story

-NationalAssembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met with WB Regional Vice President for EastAsia and Pacific Manuela V. Ferro in Hanoi on March 22.

☀️ Morning digest March 23 ảnh 2National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue and WB Regional Vice President for East Asia and Pacific Manuela V. Ferro at the reception. (Photo: VNA) 

The WB official hailed Vietnam’s efforts and progress in socio-economicdevelopment over the past decades, and said the bank is coordinating with Vietnamese agencies to build theVietnam 2045 report. Read full story

-The VietnamChamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the International Organisation ofLa Francophonie (OIF) held a Francophone business forum in Ho Chi Minh City onMarch 22.

The forum is among a series of events held in theframework of a visit by the Economic and Commercial Mission of La Francophonie(MECA) from March 21 – 30. Read full story

-Chairman ofthe Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai has proposed theInternational Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) help local firms accessmarkets of the organisation’s member countries, and step up cooperation withmember businesses in agro-product processing, renewable energy and greengrowth, among others.

Mai made the proposal when hosting a reception forOIF Secretary-General Louise Mushikiwabo in the city on March 22. Read full story

-The People’sCommittee of the southern province of Binh Duong held a dialogue withbusinesses from the Netherlands on March 22.

☀️ Morning digest March 23 ảnh 3The meeting between Binh Duong authorities and Dutch businesses (Photo: VNA) 

Dutchbusinesses have invested in over 40 projects with combined capital exceeding1.1 billion USD in Binh Duong. Read full story

-The Ministryof Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) and the People’s Committee of Quang Ninhprovince, home to UNESCO-recognised Ha Long Bay, on March 22 held a ceremony toofficially announce Vietnam’s tourism reopening.

Within theframework of the event, the Quang Ninh province People’s Committee, VietnamAirlines and Sun Group signed a cooperation agreement on tourism stimulation. Read full story

-Bamboo Airway officiallylaunched a direct service linking Vietnam and the UK on March 22 with a flightdeparting from Hanoi’s Noi Bai international airport for London. 

The route will see two flights per week at present. Read full story

-Vietnampresented five proposals to promote parliaments' actions to achieve net zerotargets at the plenary meeting of the 144th General Assembly of theInter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-144) in Bali, Indonesia, on March 22. Read full story/.

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Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung.

Senior Party official’s official visits to Laos, Cambodia successful: FM

The Party, State, and people of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia will continue the exchange of visits and delegations at all levels, especially at the high-level and via Party and State channels, to enhance understanding, strengthen trust, improve cooperation effectiveness, and jointly address emerging issues.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse depart Hanoi to attend the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) in Istanbul, Türkiye. Photo: VNA

NA Chairman leaves Hanoi for 152nd IPU Assembly in Türkiye, official visit to Italy

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation departed from Hanoi on early April 11 morning to attend the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) in Istanbul and conduct a number of bilateral activities in Türkiye, and pay an official visit to Italy from April 11-17.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man (second from right) hands over decisions of the Standing Board of the NA Party Committee to the three Secretaries of Party Committees of the three NA bodies. (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly Chairman hands over decisions on personnel affairs

Politburo member, Secretary of the National Assembly (NA) Party Committee and NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the importance of strengthening the contingent of officials and Party members with firm political mettle, strong moral integrity and professional competence; promoting innovation in working methods; and advancing digital transformation and the application of artificial intelligence to enhance transparency, efficiency and effectiveness.

Officers of Army Corps 34 take care of the recovered remains of 12 fallen soldiers from Doch1 village in Ia Ly commune of the central province of Gia Lai. (Photo: VNA)

Army Corps 34 recovers remains of 12 fallen soldiers in Gia Lai province

According to historical records, the area once served as an operational base for units of Regiments 609, 66, 24 and 320, as well as staff and logistics agencies of the Central Highlands front (B3) during the 1966–1969 period. Between 2020 and 2025, the corps had already recovered remains from 46 martyrs in the Chu Pa mountain area.

From left: Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu (4th), Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party Samdech Men Sam An (5th) and other official at the meeting with Cambodian alumni in Phnom Penh on April 10, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam’s senior Party official meets with Cambodian alumni in Phnom Penh

Tu expressed his appreciation for the practical and effective contributions made by generations of Cambodian students who studied in Vietnam. Serving in various roles across the Party, State, ministries, localities and businesses, these alumni have effectively applied their knowledge and experience to contribute to Cambodia’s development, while also playing an important role in promoting mutual understanding, trust and cooperation between the two countries.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam (C) presents the Politburo’s decision on the appointment of the NA Party Committee, its Standing Board, Secretary and Deputy Secretaries of the NA Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term to NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man (third from right) and Vice Chairpersons. (Photo: VNA)

Top leader hands over Politburo decision on NA Party Committee for 2025–2030 term

In his remarks, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam stressed that the consolidation of the NA Party Committee’s personnel is of significant importance, aiming to strengthen the Party’s direct and comprehensive leadership over the legislature and ensure the effective performance of its three core functions: legislation, supreme supervsion, and decision-making on major national issues.

Phonesy Bounmixay (right), Lao Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, performs the traditional baci string-tying ceremony to offer New Year blessings to a member of the Ho Chi Minh City delegation on April 10, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Ho Chi Minh City leader extends traditional New Year greetings to Laos

The Ho Chi Minh City Party organisation, administration, and people consistently attach high priority to relations with Lao localities, while promoting cooperation with Lao ministries, sectors and agencies in such areas as human resource development, trade, technology, tourism and youth exchanges.

Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa Hoang Sy Cuong (L) hands over the ceramic artwork to former President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki (Photo: VNA)

Former South African President receives gift from General Vo Nguyen Giap’s family

Vietnam–South Africa relations are underpinned by a longstanding tradition of solidarity in the struggles for national independence and freedom, both domestically and across Asia and Africa. The two countries officially established diplomatic relations on December 22, 1993, shortly before the end of apartheid in South Africa.

At the meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (R) and Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu (Photo: VNA)

Senior Party official meets Cambodian PM Hun Manet in Phnom Penh

Vietnam consistently attaches great importance and gives high priority to consolidating and enhancing the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Cambodia, considering it a valuable shared asset of both nations with strategic significance for the stability and development in each country.

☕ Afternoon briefing on April 10

☕ Afternoon briefing on April 10

The ceremony marking the conferment of the “Hero of the People's Armed Forces” title on Military Region 3, Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu's official visit to Cambodia, and statistics of public investment disbursement in Q1 are among news highlights on April 10.

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu (L) and Acting Head of State, President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), and President of the Cambodian Senate Cambodia Hun Sen (Photo: VNA)

Senior Vietnamese Party official meets with Cambodian Party, Senate leader

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu expressed confidence that under King Norodom Sihamoni’s reign, the CPP leadership headed by Hun Sen, and the Government led by Prime Minister Hun Manet, Cambodia will notch even greater and more sweeping achievements this year, and hit its development targets, raising living standards, and further elevating its global and regional standing.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung speaks at a group discussion during the 16th National Assembly’s first session on April 10 (Photo: VNA)

Institutional bottlenecks must be fully resolved in 2026: PM

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung outlined three strategic breakthroughs, with institutional reform identified as the top priority. He likened institutions to “roads” for the economy, stressing that synchronised and improved regulations will accelerate development.