☀️ Morning digest November 26

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported yesterday by the Vietnam News Agency.

☀️ Morning digest November 26

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries reported yesterday by the Vietnam News Agency.

- The 13th Party Central Committee’s session concluded in Hanoi on November 25 with consensus reached on a number of critical issues.

Outlining major outcomes of the session, General Secretary To Lam said that the Committee agreed on understanding and determination to carry out the summarisation of Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW issued by the 12th Party Central Committee on October 25, 2017, regarding the continued reform and streamlining of the political system to ensure effective and efficient operations, along with a number of guidelines for Party committees and organisations as well as agencies, enabling them to give proposals on further streamlining the political system. Read full story

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Party General Secretary To Lam receives visiting Bulgarian President Rumen Radev in Hanoi on November 25 afternoon. (Photo: VNA)

- Party General Secretary To Lam received visiting Bulgarian President Rumen Radev in Hanoi on November 25 afternoon.

Welcoming Radev on his official visit to Vietnam as the two countries are preparing to celebrate the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2025, Lam congratulated Bulgaria on its achievements in economic development, and regional and international integration. Read full story

- Party General Secretary To Lam led a discussion on the topic of "A New Era of Development - The Era of Vietnam's Rise" at the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics in Hanoi on November 25.

The event was in preparation for documents submitted to the Party Congresses at all levels in the lead-up to the 14th National Party Congress, which will outline orientations for national construction, defence and development in the new era. Read full story

- Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and visiting Bulgarian President Rumen Radev held talks in Hanoi on November 25, at which they agreed on major orientations and specific measures to further foster cooperation and elevate relations between the two countries in the coming time.

Hailing the Bulgarian President’s visit on the threshold of the 75th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations in 2025, Cuong affirmed Vietnam's commitment to strengthening cooperation with Bulgaria, a key partner in Central and Eastern Europe. He also expressed gratitude for Bulgaria’s support during Vietnam's past struggle for independence as well as current process of national construction development. Read full story

- Vietnam and Bulgaria have issued a joint statement affirming their senior leaders' commitments to promoting cooperation in areas where both sides have strengths and needs, for the benefit of the two countries’ people and for peace, stability, and sustainable development in each region and the world.

The joint statement was issued on the occasion of the official visit to Vietnam from November 24-28 by President Rumen Radev, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Bulgaria at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with visiting Bulgarian President Rumen Radev in Hanoi on November 25, during which the host affirmed that Bulgaria is one of Vietnam's top priority partners in Central and Eastern Europe.

Welcoming Radev and the high-level Bulgarian delegation, Chinh expressed his belief that their visit will contribute to deepening traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh gave a reception in Hanoi on November 25 for Borje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson who is paying a working visit to Vietnam.

The PM expressed his delight at the positive growth in Vietnam-Sweden relations, particularly in politics-diplomacy, development assistance and trade. Read full story

- The Vietnam Report JSC announced the list of top 10 reputable companies in the pharmacy, medical supply and health care for 2024.

The list was made based on three main criteria – financial capacity reflected in the latest financial reports, media reputation, and the results of a survey of relevant subjects conducted between October and November of this year. Read full story

- Vietnamese-origin female guitarist Le Thu has drawn much attention from Belgian audience at the 13th edition of the Brussels International Guitar Festival & Competitions “Our Planet, the Earth” held in Belgium from November 22-26.

Thu's performance included solo guitar and duo guitar segments, and a duet with the famous Austrian-Cuban artist Marco Tamayo./. Read full story

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General Secretary of the 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam (Photo: VNA)

Foreign leaders extend congratulations to Party General Secretary To Lam

First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez expressed his belief that under the General Secretary’s clear-sighted leadership, the Party and people of Vietnam will continue advancing firmly on the path towards socialism and usher in a new phase of more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable development.

Prof. George Toloraya, Director of the Centre for Russian Strategy in Asia at the Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences. (Photo published by VNA)

Vietnam enters new development era: Russian scholar

Prof. George Toloraya noted that the 14th Party Congress represents a pivotal shift from Vietnam’s role as a “factory of the world” toward its ambition to become a high-tech powerhouse, with development quality reaching a higher level.

Participants pose for a group photo at the ceremony to mark the 76th founding anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and China in Chongqing. (Photo: VNA)

Chongqing ceremony marks 76th anniversary of Vietnam – China ties

Consul General Bui Nguyen Long noted that the fruitful bilateral ties over the past 76 years have clearly demonstrated that the unceasing enhancement and development of Vietnam – China relations is fully consistent with the shared aspirations and long-term fundamental interests of the two peoples.

Delegates at the 14th National Party Congress vote on the list of candidates to the 14th Party Central Committee. (Photo: VNA)

14th National Party Congress: Enduring strength of people-centred path

Kyril Whittaker, a UK-based Vietnam specialist, that Vietnam’s 40-year Renewal (Doi Moi) process has succeeded thanks to three closely intertwined factors - a scientific and practical approach to reform, the Communist Party of Vietnam’s leadership role, and the principle of placing the people at the heart of all policies.

Party General Secretary To Lam speaks at an international press conference announcing the results of the 14th National Party Congress on the afternoon of January 23. (Photo: VNA)

Renewing mindset, setting development vision through 2045: Party General Secretary To Lam

The political report integrates three previously separate documents - the political report, the socio-economic report and the review of Party building - into a single, unified and comprehensive one, with clearer priorities. Designed to be concise, easy to understand, remember and implement, this integration stands out as a key hallmark of the Congress.

Communist Party of Vietnam General Secretary To Lam (right) and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith during his visit to Vietnam on September 10, 2024 (Photo: VNA)

Top Lao leader to pay state visit to Vietnam

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse will pay a state visit to Vietnam from January 26 to 27.

The article titled “The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Advance toward a New Era,” published on aladaainternacional.com, the website of the Latin American Center for Studies on Asia and Africa. (Photo: VNA)

14th National Party Congress: Vietnam’s strategic shift in new era

Vietnam now stands at the threshold of a new development era, driven by strong aspirations and substantial potential. The 14th Party Congress is, therefore, of decisive importance for the country’s future transformations, particularly amid an international environment marked by uncertainty and volatility. While this phase may be among the most complex of the renewal process, it also presents a critical opportunity for Vietnam to break through and evolve from an “Asian tiger” into a regional “dragon.”