☀️ Morning digest March 31

The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
☀️ Morning digest March 31 ảnh 1
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list ofselected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhaffirmed received newly-appointed US Ambassador Marc Evans Knapper in Hanoi onMarch 30. During the reception, he said Vietnam wishes to work together withthe US – one of its leading important partners – to deepen the bilateralcomprehensive partnership on the basis of respecting each other’s independence,sovereignty, territorial integrity, political institutions and differences. Read full story
☀️ Morning digest March 31 ảnh 2President Phuc addresses the event (Photo: VNA)
- President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, NationalAssembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and the NA Standing Committee have agreed toenhance and improve the efficiency of their coordination to better performtheir tasks.

At a conference discussing coordinationbetween the President and the NA Standing Committee in Hanoi on March 30, PresidentPhuc emphasised that he always wishes to coordinate with the NA and itsStanding Committee in reforming law making and raising the quality of the work,which, he said, should support businesses and people.Read full story

- Belarus is keen to bolsterdevelopment cooperation with Vietnam, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenkostated when hosting a reception for Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Van Ngu onMarch 29 to discuss the bilateral relations and development prospects of newcooperation fields. 

The European nation stands ready to share itstechnologies, support the establishment of new enterprises, and build jointventures manufacturing technical products in Vietnam and boost supply offoodstuffs and fertilisers for the Southeast Asian nation, he added. Read full story
☀️ Morning digest March 31 ảnh 3Aid presented to pandemic-hit workers (Illustrative photo: VNA)
- Some 3.4 million labourers willbenefit from the housing rent support policy that has been recently approved bythe Prime Minister. Accordingly, two groups will receive support, labourersworking in enterprises and those returning to the labour market, at the rate of500,000 VND per person each month (21.7 USD) and 1,000,000 VND per person eachmonth, respectively. Read full story

- Vietnam’s export-import revenue inthe first quarter of this year was estimated at 176.35 billion USD, up 14.37percent year-on-year, of which 88.58 billion USD was from exports, a rise of12.9 percent. Read full story

- Two Vietnamese business associationsin central and southern Laos have been established as member organistions ofthe Vietnam Business Association for Cooperation and Investment inLaos (BACI). During their first congresses, the twoassociations approved their charters, discussed operation orientations, andelected the executive boards for the 2022 – 2027 tenure. Read full story

- The Hanoi Department of Industry andTrade will host large-scale trade promotion events across more than 2,000points of sale in the city to boost consumption and tourism. Key activities ofthe programme will be held in May, July and November this year. Read full story
☀️ Morning digest March 31 ảnh 4The national men’s football team of Vietnam is expected to move up two spots in the FIFA rankings. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
- The national men’s football teamof Vietnam is expected to move up two spots in the FIFA rankings after the1-1 draw match with Japan as part of the final round of World Cup 2022qualifiers on March 29. It is likely to jump to the 96th place in March,according to the Football Ranking website./. Read full story
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PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Charles James Boyd Bowman, General Director of the Trump Organisation’s Vietnam project (Photo: VNA)

PM calls for increased US investments in Vietnam

The Trump Organisation's 1.5 billion USD project in the northern province of Hung Yen aims to deliver a hi-end urban, eco-tourism, sport, and premium golf complex, meeting its top standards. The proposed investor is a joint venture between Hung Yen Investment and Development Group JSC and IDG Capital, representing the Trump Organisation.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Bui Thanh Son (centre) holds phone talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Cho Tae-yul on March 18. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, RoK vow to strengthen comprehensive strategic partnership

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to its cooperation with the RoK and wishes to work with the East Asian country to further deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the coming time.

The Dong Nai Police Department’s Security Investigation Agency executes an arrest warrant for Quach Gia Khang. (Photo published by VNA)

Dong Nai man arrested for anti-state activities

Through platforms like Facebook, Zalo, and Viber, Quach Gia Khang, residing in Dong Nai province, engaged with the ADP, founded by Nguyen Gia Kieng in France, to mobilise support against the Communist Party of Vietnam.

At the reception (Photo: VNA)

Party chief hails US firms as key to stronger ties

Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed that Vietnam considers the US a strategically important partner, with economic, trade, investment, and sci-tech collaboration serving as the bedrock and driver of the relationship.

NA Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh (right) presents a souvenir to California's State Treasurer Fiona Ma at their meeting on March 17. (Photo: VNA)

California gives priority to ties with Vietnam

Vietnam considers the US a strategically important partner and wishes to work closely with the US to effectively advance their comprehensive strategic partnership across various sectors, including locality-to-locality ties, particularly with California.

President Luong Cuong, chairs a conference to approve the team's draft report on the results of the inspection of the Central Party Agencies' Party Committee. (Photo: VNA)

Draft report on Central Party Agencies' Party Committee inspection approved

President Luong Cuong praised the Central Party Agencies' Party Committee for its swift organisational efforts since its establishment, ensuring compliance with Politburo regulations. He commended the Party Committee for making appropriate personnel arrangements, which have contributed to building a structured and high-performing system.

A tank of the Tank - Armored Force No. 203, Division 304, Army Corps No. 2 enters the Independence Palace on April 30, 1975. (Photo: VNA)

Party’s leadership - decisive factor in Great 1975 Spring Victory

Major General, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Sy Loc, Director of the Political Academy, attributed to the Great 1975 Spring Victory to the clear-sighted and strategic leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and the overall strength of the people’s war.

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh speaks at his meeting with the Vietnamese Intellectual Society in the UK and Ireland (VIS) in London on March 16. (Photo: VNA)

Deputy PM seeks UK's assistance to Vietnam in building financial centres

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh commended VIS for its role as a bridge for cooperation in education-training and science-technology, which hold great potential for partnership between Vietnam and the UK. He also urged VIS to contribute to Vietnam’s plans for the establishment of financial centres in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Duc Hai (L) and Speaker of the India Lok Sabha Om Birla at their meeting on March 17. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese NA Vice Chairman meets with Indian Lok Sabha Speaker

He affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of prioritising its relations with India and expressed his hope that this visit would further consolidate political trust and friendship between the two countries, helping to bring the cooperation across sectors to a deeper and more substantive manner.

Party General Secretary To Lam (Photo: VNA)

Party chief highlights development of private economic sector as lever for building prosperous Vietnam

The private sector has not only helped expand production, trade, and services but also made an important contribution to improving labour productivity, promoting innovation, and increasing national competitiveness. The strong rise of many Vietnamese private enterprises has not only enabled them to dominate the domestic market but also gained a foothold in international markets.