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☀️ Morning digest on April 26

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

☀️ Morning digest on April 26

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

- State President Luong Cuong reiterated the Vietnamese Party and State’s consistent policy of further consolidating and strengthening the great friendship and comprehensive cooperation with the Lao Party and country during his meeting in Vientiane on April 25 with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone.

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At the meeting between Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane on April 25. (Photo: VNA)

President Cuong congratulated the Lao Party, State, and people on their political stability and positive economic growth, believing that under the leadership of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) led by Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, the drastic direction of the PM, and the support of the National Assembly, the fraternal country will successfully realise the Resolution of the 11th National Party Congress, move toward a successful 12th National Party Congress, and achieve goals its 9th five-year socio-economic development plan. Read full story

- State President Luong Cuong and a high-level delegation of Vietnam arrived in Hanoi on April 25 evening, concluding a state visit to Laos at the invitation of General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President Thongloun Sisoulith.

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Stae President Luong Cuong (left) and General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on April 24. (Photo: VNA)

This was the first state visit to Laos by President Cuong. The visit took place in the context of robust development of the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos. Both sides affirmed their determination to further strengthen and promote the Vietnam–Laos relationship in the new context, adapting to the practical needs and realities of each country. Read full story

- Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang met with his Lao counterpart Sen. Lieut. Gen Khamliang Outhakaysone in Vientiane on April 25, as part of State President Luong Cuong’s visit to Laos.

Giang noted that the visit’s timing held significance as both Vietnam and Laos are celebrating their milestones this year. Read full story

- United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt suggested solutions to enhance road safety in Vietnam during a working session in Hanoi on April 25 with the National Traffic Safety Committee (NTSC) and relevant agencies.

Todt shared alarming statistics, revealing that road traffic accidents claim around 1.19 million lives and injure about 50 million people worldwide each year. Road crashes remain the leading cause of death among young people aged 15-29, with a staggering 90% of fatalities and injuries occurring in developing countries. Read full story

- The Ministry of Public Security held a ceremony in Hanoi on April 25 to hand over the State President’s decisions to deploy three officers to the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

Following a rigorous selection process, training, and evaluation by the UN, the three officers officially received their appointments. These included Senior Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Pham Van Doan from the People's Public Security Political Academy, Senior Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Nguyen Van Nam from the People's Police Academy, and Captain Tran My Linh from Nam Dinh Police. Read full story

- Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast reported robust growth in both sales and revenue in its unaudited Q4 and 2024 financial statements, despite global market uncertainties.

In Q4/2024, VinFast delivered over 53,000 EVs, up 143% from Q3 and more than 20 times higher than the same period last year. Full-year deliveries reached nearly 97,400 units, representing a 192% surge over 2023. Electric motorbike sales also maintained momentum, with nearly 71,000 units delivered in 2024./. Read full story

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