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☀️ Morning digest March 3

The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
☀️ Morning digest March 3 ảnh 1
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selectednews summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

- Vietnam stands ready to work closely with other memberstates and stakeholders to uphold the principles of the UN Charter andinternational law, and strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of the HumanRights Council through dialogue, cooperation and mutual respect, said aVietnamese representative.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Sonmade the statement at the High-level Segment of the 49th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council inGeneva, Switzerland on March 2. Read full story
☀️ Morning digest March 3 ảnh 2Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi (R) and First Deputy Speaker Andrey Yatskin. (Photo: VNA)
- Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi on March 1had a meeting with First Deputy Speaker Andrey Yatskin and Deputy SpeakerKonstantin Kosachev of the Russian Federal Assembly’s Federation Council todiscuss the nations’ cooperation in the current situation. Theirdiscussion revolved around measures to further promote the bilateralcollaboration in economy-trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchange. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has demanded immediatesimplification of administrative procedures for buying COVID-19 medications. He asked the Ministry of Health to give instructions and guidance toimmediately streamline administrative procedures for the purchase, while basingon the reality and referring to other countries’ experience to quickly makedecisions about COVID-19 drug import and use. Read full story
 
☀️ Morning digest March 3 ảnh 3People evacuate from Ukraine (Illustrative photo: PAP/VNA)
- Given the complicated situation in Ukraine, the Ministry ofForeign Affairs (MoFA)’ State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (COVA)on March 2 provided information and contacts for Vietnamese here a bid toassist them during their evacuation to some neighbouring countries. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 2 demandedaccelerating implementation of the project on developing and applying thepopulation data and electronic identification and authentication to servenational digital transformation. The PM, who is also head of theNational Committee on Digital Transformation, made the request while chairing ameeting on the initial outcomes and measures for stepping up this project forthe 2022 - 2025 period with a vision to 2030, called Project 06. Read full story

- Newly-appointed Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia andTimor Leste Ta Van Thong presented his letter of credentials to IndonesianPresident Joko Widodo at a ceremony at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on March2, during which he promised to do his utmost to deepen the strategicpartnership between the two countries. Welcoming the diplomat, PresidentWidodo wished Thong a successful tenure in Indonesia. Read full story

- Hundreds of runners from across Vietnam will participate inthe VPBank Hanoi Marathon 2021 (VPHM) on March 6. Due to thepandemic in the capital, the race organising committee has decided to trimthe size of the event from the expected 10,000 people to 600 qualified fullmarathon runners to compete to be on the official track for themarathon at the 31st SEA Games./. Read full story
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☀️ Morning digest on May 22

☀️ Morning digest on May 22

PM Pham Minh Chinh's message to the 78th session of the World Health Assembly, the passing-away of former State President Tran Duc Luong, and Vietnam's participation in the 2025 Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan exhibition are among news highlights on May 21 evening.

Associate Professor Dr. Duong Trung Y (R), Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, has a meeting with Nomvula Mokonyane, First Deputy Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa. (Photo published by VNA)

Vietnam, South Africa enhance cooperation in training of leaders, managers

They agreed to further deepen collaboration between the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and the ANC’s OR Tambo School of Leadership in the areas of leader and manager training, political theory research, as well as academic and expert exchanges in public governance, public policy, and strategic-level capacity building.

Former State President Tran Duc Luong. (Photo: VNA)

Former State President Tran Duc Luong passes away

Despite the dedicated treatment provided by the Party, the State, a team of professors and medical doctors, and the devoted care of his family, his advanced age and declining health ultimately led to his passing.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man speaks at the group discussion on May 21. (Photo: VNA)

Legislators support creating conditions for social housing development

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed that social housing has become an increasingly urgent issue, especially in urban areas and industrial zones. However, he noted that the implementation of social housing projects still faces obstacles due to inflexible mechanisms, prolonged administrative procedures, and a lack of appealing incentives for investors.

PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) and President of PowerChina Asia Pacific Zhou Jiayi (Photo: VNA)

PM seeks PowerChina’s support for railway industry

Vietnam encourages reputable Chinese corporations to invest in railway infrastructure, starting with the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong line, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said, suggesting PowerChina work closely with Vietnam to develop railway industry, transfer technology and know-how, train quality workforce, and offer operational expertise.

At the meeting between Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and representatives of the US defence and aerospace giant Lockheed Martin in May 20 in Washington DC. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam boosts strategic cooperation with leading US corporations

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien asked the US corporate leaders to convey Vietnam's message to the administration of President Donald Trump: the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership is creating momentum for US businesses to thrive in Vietnam. Strengthening long-term cooperation will yield strategic benefits, help balance trade relations fairly and sustainably, and Vietnam should be treated as a priority trading partner.

The Vietnamese delegation visits Russia' booth (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam joins LIMA 2025 exhibition in Malaysia

Vietnam’s participation in the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025 in Malaysia highlights its commitment to developing a modern, self-reliant, and dual-use defence industry.

A scene from the National Assembly's ongoing 9th session (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly to vote on nationwide election date at 9th sitting

The morning session will begin with presentations of proposals and verification reports on the draft law amending and supplementing several provisions of the law on the Vietnam Fatherland Front, the trade union law, the youth law, and the law on grassroots democracy implementation.