Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 10 called for swift actions to streamline Vietnam’s inspection system, enhancing its effectiveness and efficiency.
Chairing the 11th meeting of the Government Steering Committee on the implementation of the 12th Party Central Committee’s Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW on streamlining the political system’s organisational structure for improved efficiency, PM Chinh emphasised that these efforts will help reduce overlaps and enhance the sector’s performance. Read full story
- The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee concluded its 42nd session on February 10, successfully completing all on the agenda.
In his closing remarks, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man highlighted that the committee had reviewed 27 key issues, including 16 to be discussed at the NA's 9th extraordinary session, two for the 9th regular session, and nine within the committee’s jurisdiction, focusing primarily on streamlining and restructuring the apparatus. Read full story
- The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee reviewed the investment proposal for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway project during its 42nd session on the afternoon of February 10.
According to the Government’s proposal, the project aims to construct a modern, integrated rail line to meet both domestic and international transportation demands, particularly between Vietnam and China. The railway is expected to be a key driver for sustainable socio-economic development along the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong economic corridor. Read full story
- The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on February 10 continued its 42nd session by reviewing the Government's proposal to adjust Vietnam’s 2025 economic growth target to at least 8%, aiming to accelerate national development and establish a strong foundation for sustained double-digit growth from 2026 onward.
According to the Government's proposal, 2025 is an important year marking the final stage of the 2021-2025 socioeconomic development plan, a year of accelerated growth and preparations for the 14th National Party Congress to advance to a new era. The Government aims to complete unfinished targets for the 2021-2025 period while enhancing the quality and efficiency of those already achieved. Read full story
- National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been honoured in the Top 20 World's Best Airlines for 2025 by AirlineRatings and won the "World’s Best Value Premium Economy" award for the second consecutive year.
These accolades highlight the airline’s consistent quality and exceptional service across its entire network, regardless of flight distance or class. The retention of the "World’s Best Value Premium Economy" title underscores its excellence in this segment. Read full story
- Vietnam shipped 774.3 million USD worth of aquatic products abroad in January, a year-on-year increase of 3.3%, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
This growth is noteworthy given that it coincided with the Lunar New Year holiday. Read full story
- Over the past 80 years, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has affirmed its role as a key national press agency, providing news for domestic and international media while serving as a bridge to strengthen the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the Parties, States, and peoples of Vietnam and Laos, a leader of Laos has said.
In particular, the VNA bureau in Laos plays a crucial role in facilitating the exchange of information between the two countries, emphasised Bounthong Chitmany, Politburo member, Permanent Member of the Secretariat of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, and Vice President of Laos, in an interview with a VNA correspondent in Vientiane. Read full story
- The Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) is closely monitoring the rescue efforts following the capsising of a Korean fishing vessel carrying 14 crew members, including three Vietnamese nationals, the embassy has said.
The incident occurred in the early hours of February 9, at an area approximately 20 nautical miles east of Goemun, Yeosu city, the RoK's Jeollanam province. Read full story
- The 11th Vietnam-Japan defence policy dialogue took place in Fukuoka, Japan on February 10.
The event was co-chaired by Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien, Politburo member, member of the Standing Board of the Central Military Commission, and Deputy Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, and Kano Koji, Japan’s Vice Minister of Defence. Read full story
- Vietnam continues to be the top travel destination for the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s families with children under 10 for the second consecutive year, according to Hana Tour – the East Asian nation’s largest travel agency.
Based on booking trends in January and the demand for international travel during the winter holiday, Vietnam accounted for 26.6% of all overseas family bookings, leading the list of preferred destinations. Japan followed with 18.6%, trailed by the Philippines (13.7%), Guam (8.5%), and China (6.4%)./. Read full story
