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☀️ Morning digest on August 6

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

☀️ Morning digest on August 6

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 and State President To Lam on August 5 hosted a reception for Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the United States Pacific Command (USPACOM), who is on a visit to Vietnam.

Welcoming Paparo, the top leader said the visit, together with recent trips to Vietnam by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao, demonstrated that defence cooperation continues to serve as an important pillar of bilateral ties, helping deepen the Vietnam–US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a substantive and effective manner while contributing to peace and development in the region and the world. Read full story

- Party General Secretary and State President To Lam described Vietnam–Malaysia relations as increasingly dynamic, with strong political trust and economic cooperation, while receiving outgoing Ambassador of Malaysia to Vietnam Tan Yang Thai on August 5.

The Vietnamese leader conveyed his regards to the King and Prime Minister of Malaysia and invited them to visit Vietnam. Read full story

- Vietnam attaches great importance to fostering its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Malaysia in a stable, sustainable and long-term manner, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said while receiving Malaysian Minister of Defence Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin in Hanoi on August 5.

PM Hung described the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Party General Secretary To Lam's official visit to Malaysia in November 2024 as a historic milestone, opening up a new chapter in relations between the two countries. Read full story

- National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man and President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram have agreed to work closely to effectively implement cooperation agreements between the two legislatures, while expanding parliamentary exchanges and coordination in support of the Vietnam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The agreement was reached duringt their talks in Hanoi on August 5 following an official welcome ceremony for the Thai legislator, who is paying his first official visit to Vietnam. Read full story

- Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 5 for Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Rajpal Singh, reaffirming Vietnam's commitment to further deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

The Vietnamese Party official reaffirmed that the Party and State of Vietnam always attach importance to ties with Singapore, describing it as an important strategic partner of Vietnam in ASEAN and the region. Read full story

- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) held a plenary session on Party and people-to-people diplomacy in Hanoi on August 5 as part of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference. The hybrid event was connected to the municipal and provincial Party Committees, and Vietnamese representative agencies abroad.

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu attended the event. Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung delivered the opening speech. Read full story

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Workers at a factory producing garments for export. (Photo: VNA)

- In group discussions as part of the 16th National Assembly’s first extraordinary session on August 5, lawmakers reviewed a draft law to amend and supplement several articles of the Law on Vietnamese Guest Workers under Contract, noting that the draft includes many new provisions designed to enhance discipline, improve state management, and better safeguard the lawful rights and interests of this group.

Nguyen Thanh Liem, a deputy from the central province of Quang Tri, pointed out four shortcomings in the current implementation of state management. Some workers use labour contracts to enter a foreign country before absconding, either shortly after arrival or when their contracts are about to expire, in search of higher wages. Meanwhile, Vietnamese companies that win contracts abroad often face difficulties in determining which authority is responsible for handling procedures for Vietnamese workers overseas. Read full story

- The Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House and the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee's Commission for Information and Education introduced a 24-volume Spanish-language collection of selected works by Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz in Hanoi on August 5, marking the 100th birth anniversary of the Cuban revolutionary leader (August 13, 1926–2026).

The collection brings together the Cuban leader’s speeches, articles, interviews, messages and other important documents produced throughout his revolutionary career. Spanning nearly 15,000 pages, the series is organised into four major historical periods corresponding to the development of the Cuban Revolution and Fidel Castro's revolutionary life./. Read full story

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☀️ Morning digest on August 5

☀️ Morning digest on August 5

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam's reception for ASEAN ambassadors and chargés d'affaires, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's attendance at the 33rd Diplomatic Conference, and proposals on the establishment of Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh cities to be submitted to the legislature are among news highlights on August 5 evening.

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At the conference's official opening session, Duong Thi Nga, VPC Deputy Secretary-General, presented a message from General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee and State President To Lam to the organisers. The message was formally read before delegates at the international plenary session, while Japanese and English translations were distributed throughout the conference.

President of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences Le Van Loi (L) and President of the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration Anouphap Tounalom exchange the MoU on scientific cooperation for the 2026-2030 period. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Laos step up cooperation in social sciences

Against the backdrop of complex and rapidly evolving regional and international developments, cooperation in social sciences and political theory between the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences and the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration is expected to provide solid scientific evidence and databases to support the formulation of orientations, policies and strategies for socio-economic development.

Leaders of the Air Force Officers College poses for a group photo with the Indian Air Force delegation. (Photo: qdnd.vn)

Indian Air Force delegation visits Air Force Officers College

During the meeting, both sides affirmed that training cooperation remains a key pillar of the Vietnam–India defence relationship. The Air Force Officers College introduced its training programmes for military pilots, parachute and search-and-rescue officers, and aviation technical personnel. College leaders also highlighted ongoing efforts to modernise training curricula through the application of simulation technology, digital transformation, and enhanced training quality.

An overview of the 16th National Assembly's first extraordinary session. (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly considers special mechanisms for Ring Road No. 5 project

The draft resolution is designed to provide a legal foundation for implementing the nationally important project, which is expected to play a strategic role in strengthening regional connectivity, easing traffic pressure on downtown Hanoi, expanding space for socio-economic development, and completing the regional expressway network.

General Nguyen Trong Nghia, Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, Member of the Central Military Commission's Standing Board, and Chairman of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) (right) reviews the guard of honour of the Lao People's Army during the official welcome ceremony in Laos. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Laos look to step up comprehensive defence cooperation

Nghia stressed that Vietnam always treasures and continuously promotes its special, loyal and enduring relations with Laos, adding that the recent elevation of bilateral ties to great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion opened a new chapter in the special Vietnam – Laos relationship.

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu (right) hosts a reception for Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Rajpal Singh in Hanoi on August 5. (Photo: VNA)

Party official calls for stronger Vietnam–Singapore cooperation

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu spoke highly of the two countries' comprehensive cooperation in politics, economy, trade, investment, education, training and people-to-people exchanges, as well as the increasingly substantive and effective relations between the CPV and the People's Action Party of Singapore.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam (right) and Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the United States Pacific Command (USPACOM), at their meeting in Hanoi on August 5. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam considers United States one of leading strategic partners: Top leader

Discussing regional and international issues, the two sides stressed the importance of maintaining peace, security, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation, while supporting the peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man (right) welcomes President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese, Thai parliamentary leaders pledge closer legislative cooperation

Welcoming the Thai parliamentary leader, Chairman Man said the visit will inject fresh momentum into parliamentary cooperation and held special significance as it coincides with the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand (August 6, 1976–2026), following the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May last year.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam (right) receives outgoing Ambassador of Malaysia to Vietnam Tan Yang Thai on August 5. (Photo: VNA)

Top leader highlights dynamic growth in Vietnam–Malaysia relations

General Secretary and President Lam congratulated the ambassador on the successful completion of his mission in Vietnam and wished him further success in his new position, expressing confidence that he will continue contributing to Malaysia's diplomacy and the development of bilateral ties.

Assoc. Prof. Dr Le Hai Binh, Member of the Party Central Committee and Permanent Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, speaks at the session. (Photo: VNA)

33rd Diplomatic Conference: Party, people-to-people diplomacy play pioneering role

Citing Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s assertion that diplomacy is now a component of national comprehensive strength, Binh dissected Party diplomacy’s strategic role across three levels, including building the political foundation for the broader diplomatic landscape, feeding policy formulation, and safeguarding ideological footing and strategic autonomy.

Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)

Selected works of Fidel Castro Ruz collection introduced in Hanoi

The collection brings together the Cuban leader’s speeches, articles, interviews, messages and other important documents produced throughout his revolutionary career. Spanning nearly 15,000 pages, the series is organised into four major historical periods corresponding to the development of the Cuban Revolution and Fidel Castro's revolutionary life.

Workers at a factory producing garments for export. (Photo: VNA)

Lawmakers propose stronger safeguards for Vietnamese workers abroad

Some workers use labour contracts to enter a foreign country before absconding, either shortly after arrival or when their contracts are about to expire, in search of higher wages. Meanwhile, Vietnamese companies that win contracts abroad often face difficulties in determining which authority is responsible for handling procedures for Vietnamese workers overseas.

☕ Afternoon briefing on August 5

☕ Afternoon briefing on August 5

The first meeting of the Central Steering Committee for reviewing practice and considering the amendment and supplementation of the Party Statutes; the meeting between General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, and Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the US Pacific Command; and Vietnam's fishery exports in the first seven months are among news highlights on August 5.

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu (centre) and leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the plenary session on Party and people-to-people diplomacy on August 5, part of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference. (Photo: VNA)

Party, people-to-people diplomacy urged to contribute more effectively to national development

Party diplomacy has made breakthroughs in expanding and deepening relations with political parties around the world, helping consolidate political foundations and orient State-level relations. Meanwhile, people-to-people diplomacy has seen positive changes in its thinking, content and methods, with an expanding network of partners and more active and substantive participation in regional and international people-to-people mechanisms.