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☀️ Morning digest on August 20

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

☀️ Morning digest on August 20

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 Central Committee To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 19 for Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck who is paying a state visit to Vietnam.

At the reception, General Secretary Lam warmly welcomed the King and Queen of Bhutan to Vietnam and highly appreciated the significance of the first visit by a head of state between the two countries since they established their diplomatic relations. Read full story

- Party General Secretary To Lam on August 19 called for coordinated efforts to ensure the highest level of safety, security, and order for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

He also emphasised the importance of thorough preparations for receiving guests, ensuring that such celebrations become true festivals for the entire population. Read full story

- State President Luong Cuong and his spouse hosted a solemn banquet in Hanoi on August 19 evening in honour of Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck and the high-ranking delegation of Bhutan who are on a state visit to Vietnam.

Welcoming the Bhutanese guests to Vietnam on the occasion of Vietnam's 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, President Cuong emphasised that the success of this visit will open up a new chapter in the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Bhutan. Read full story

- Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang received Shin Jung Hoon, Chairman of the Public Administration and Security Committee of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (RoK), in Hanoi on August 19, discussing measures to boost cooperation between the two countries, particularly in law enforcement.

Minister Quang welcomed the committee’s delegation to visit the ministry on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the People’s Public Security Force (August 19, 1945 – 2025). Read full story

- Vice Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem, Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy, has stressed Vietnam’s strong commitment to regional cooperation when he attended the 19th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting (ANCM-19) that opened on August 19 in Penang, Malaysia.

In his remarks at the plenary session, Nghiem emphasised that ASEAN navies must strengthen the bloc's maritime security, enhance cooperation, and adopt effective collective responses for the common interests of all nations. He emphasised the importance of fostering mutual understanding and trust through responsible participation in both bilateral and multilateral activities within the ANCM framework, as well as other mechanisms such as the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the ADMM+. Read full story

- A photo exhibition named “From the era of independence and national reunification to the era of the nation’s rise” opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 19 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

The exhibition is held simultaneously at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street in Sai Gon ward, Dong Khoi street (in front of the municipal Department of Culture and Sports), and the area opposite Chi Lang Park. Read full story

- The Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Environment launched the 2025 craft village product contest on August 19, seeking to honour and encourage traditional craft villages to study and create products that embody cultural and historical values, environmental sustainability, and market relevance.

The contest serves as a cornerstone event for the International Craft Village Conservation and Development Festival 2025, scheduled for November at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. It also plays a crucial role in preserving and developing traditional crafts and villages, maintaining national cultural identity, and enhancing competitiveness in both domestic and international markets. Read full story./.

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