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☀️ Morning digest October 29

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

☀️ Morning digest October 29

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

- General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 28 for a high-ranking delegation from the French Communist Party (PCF) led by its National Secretary Fabien Roussel.

The delegation is in Vietnam to attend the fourth theoretical workshop between the CPV and the PCF. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan agreed to elevate the bilateral relationship to a comprehensive partnership at their closed-door talks in Abu Dhabi on October 28, on the occasion of the Vietnamese leader's official visit to the Middle East country.

The UAE leader welcomed PM Chinh's official visit to the UAE, expressing his belief that it will strongly promote, create momentum, and open a new phase of cooperation between the two countries in the coming time. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the Vietnam- United Arab Emirates (UAE) business roundtable in Dubai on October 28 (local time) where the focus was on digital transformation, green transition, innovation, and creativity.

Delegates shared development strategies, investment opportunities, and solutions to unlock and drive bilateral economic and investment cooperation. Business leaders showcased their potential, strengths and collaboration needs, particularly in green transition, digital transformation, sci-tech, and artificial intelligence (AI). Success stories and experiences in investing in Vietnam were also highlighted. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in Dubai on October 28 (local time) on the occasion of the Vietnamese leader's official visit to the Middle East country.

Chinh expressed his pleasure at re-visiting Dubai - the leading economic and financial centre in the region and the world. He congratulated the UAE on successfully hosting the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in December 2023, which made a strong mark in accelerating the implementation of climate goals. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s participation in the 8th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) and working visit to Saudi Arabia on October 29-30 form a new and significant milestone in bilateral relations and impetus for ties in the time ahead, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dang Xuan Dung.

He told the Vietnam News Agency that the trip takes place in October, as Vietnam and Saudi Arabia are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. The visit reflects the PM’s special attention to the enhancement of connections with Saudi Arabia in particular and Gulf countries in general, as well as Saudi Arabia’s expectations of cooperation with Vietnam. Read full story

- The 15th National Assembly (NA) on October 28 concluded the seventh working day of its 8th session under the chair of Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

In the morning sitting, Vu Hong Thanh, member of the NA Standing Committee, Chairman of the NA's Economic Committee and deputy head of the NA's supervisory delegation, presented a report of the delegation on the results of the thematic supervision on the implementation of policies and laws regarding the management of the real estate market and the development of social housing from 2015 to the end of 2023. Read full story

- Vietnam and Singapore signed the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters at the headquarters of the Singapore Ministry of Law on October 28.

The treaty was signed by Singapore's Minister of State, Ministry of Law and Ministry of Transport, Murali Pillai SC and Vietnam’s Prosecutor-General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy Nguyen Huy Tien. Read full story

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Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast officially launches its brand in the Middle East market on October 28. (Photo: VNA)

- Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast officially launched its brand in the Middle East market on October 28, showcasing a range of green, diverse, and smart mobility solutions.

This event, which took place in Bluewaters island of Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marked an important milestone in VinFast's ongoing global expansion strategy, while reaffirming its commitment to providing green and sustainable transport solutions in the region. Read full story

- In a move to expand its international presence, national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has signed bilateral memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with two of the world’s premier airlines, Etihad Airways and Emirates.

The signing ceremony took place within the framework of the Vietnam - United Arab Emirates (UAE) business roundtable held in Dubai with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attending./. Read full story

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