Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
- Party General Secretary To Lam has called on France, a key and influential member of the European Union (EU), to further bolster Vietnam–EU relations, contributing to peace, stability, and sustainable development in the region and beyond.
During a reception in Hanoi on April 17 for French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet, Lam highlighted France’s role as the first EU nation to establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam, a testament to its commitment to strengthening bilateral friendship and cooperation. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh praised insightful and dynamic discussions at the fourth Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit in Hanoi from April 14-17, highlighting valuable lessons, success stories, bold and forward-looking initiatives shared by delegates.
In his closing speech, PM Chinh underscored green transition as an inevitable path, an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a top priority for achieving sustainable development goals. This process requires global cooperation and multi-stakeholder collaboration among governments, businesses, communities, and individuals to ensure inclusive and equitable development in which no one is left behind. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a dialogue between leaders and the business community on Public-Private Partnership for innovation and sustainability held in Hanoi on April 17 within the framework of the 4th Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit, attracting more than 300 participants.
Addressing the dialogue, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed emphasised that green energy is a unique investment opportunity in the 21st century. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 17 affirmed that Vietnam is ready to host the 16th session of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) in October 2025.
Speaking at the meeting with Secretary-General of the UNCTAD Rebeca Grynspan, who is in Vietnam to attend the 4th Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit in Hanoi, PM Chinh said Grynspan's participation contributes to the overall success of the summit and demonstrates UNCTAD's valuable support for Vietnam. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed in Hanoi on April 17 on the sidelines of the 4th Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit.
The PM said he highly appreciates the positive relationship between Vietnam and the UN, as well as the operations of UN organisations in the country. He called on the UN to continue supporting Vietnam in the fields of science and technology development, innovation, just energy transition, green economy, and in accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read full story
- Vietnam values and wishes to deepen the friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Kenya, State President Luong Cuong said while receiving Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Defence Soipan Tuya in Hanoi on April 17.
The President welcomed the Kenyan official who represents Kenyan President William Ruto to attend the 4th Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit in Hanoi, saying that her presence at the event shows Kenya's strong commitment to development issues and contributes to the success of the summit. Read full story
- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and his spouse Zinash Tayachew left Hanoi on April 17 afternoon, wrapping their official visit to Vietnam and attendance at the 4th Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit in Hanoi from April 14-17, at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse.
At the Noi Bai International Airport, the Ethiopian delegation was seen off by Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong. Read full story
- Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Phan Van Giang held talks with his Chinese counterpart Senior Lieutenant General Dong Jun in the northern border province of Lang Son on April 17, within the framework of the 9th Vietnam–China Border Defence Friendship Exchange.
Giang emphasised that activities held prior to the exchange, such as medical check-ups and treatment, and the distribution of medicine for border people, exchange activities of the two countries’ people, students, and young officers, have contributed to realising the Vietnam-China Year of Humanistic Exchange. Read full story
- Nearly 76,000 train tickets have been sold as the upcoming April 30 – May 1 holiday is approaching, the Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) has reported.
The number of passengers is expected to keep rising in the days leading up to the holiday, especially on short-distance and regional routes./. Read full story
