Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
– Party General Secretary To Lam underlined the need to give priority and encouragement to the advancement of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, noting that related issues raised by legislators should be further studied and incorporated to promptly bring the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57 into practice.
Speaking in a group debate within the National Assembly’s 9th extraordinary session on February 15 morning, the Party chief requested the prompt implementation of the NA’s resolution on piloting certain policies to resolve obstacles in scientific and technological development, and innovation activities, stating that it is necessary to address institutional bottlenecks as soon as possible. Read full story
– The traditional cultures of 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups are an invaluable asset and a precious resource for the building of a strong and prosperous Vietnam, State President Luong Cuong has said.
The leader made his remarks at an annual festival honouring the traditional cultural values of the 54 ethnic groups, held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Dong Mo, Hanoi’s outlying Son Tay township, on February 15. Read full story
– The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) held a conference in Hanoi on February 16 to honour 95 outstanding workers who are also Party members.
Among the 95 exemplary workers, seventy (or 73.68%) are men, while twenty-five are women. Read full story
– With a record-high investment budget of nearly 90 trillion VND (3.54 billion USD) for 2025, the Ministry of Transport is intensifying efforts to ensure effective fund allocation and disbursement.
As outlined in its recently released 2025 programme on thrift practice and wastefulness prevention, the ministry has emphasised prioritising resources for critical infrastructure development. Read full story
– Ship 09 of the Naval Region 2’s Brigade 171 participated in the parade within the framework of the Komodo 2025 Multilateral Naval Exercise (MNEK 2025) that kicked off at Benoa Port, Indonesia, on February 16.
The 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) drew the participation of approximately 3,000 naval personnel from 37 countries and 40 warships, including 17 from Indonesia. Read full story
– Authorities of the southern industrial hub of Binh Duong held a meeting with two major foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises – Polytex Far Eastern Vietnam Co., Ltd. and Kumho Tire Vietnam Co., Ltd. – to address challenges facing the firms in production and business operations while encouraging their further expansion.
At the meeting, Binh Duong leaders acknowledged the concerns and committed to directing relevant agencies to swiftly resolve issues, ensuring a conducive business environment for continued growth. Read full story
– Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on February 14 held a meeting with a delegation of Vietnamese businesses and international enterprises from various countries, led by Nguyen Hong Hue, Chairman of the Business Association of Overseas Vietnamese.
At the meeting, Hue provided an insight into the activities of the association and the enterprises participating in the Investment Promotion Forum with the association in Laos. He described the forum as a valuable opportunity for businesses to showcase their strengths and expressed hopes that the Lao Government will facilitate investments in various sectors, including energy, mining, education, healthcare, high-tech agriculture, and the cultivation of raw materials for wood pellet exports. Other proposed areas of investment included trade, e-government, and the construction of an oil pipeline from the central Vietnamese province of Ha Tinh to the Lao capital of Vientiane. Read full story
– Experts forecast that real estate will remain a promising investment channel in 2025, with the most dynamic segment closely tied to infrastructure projects.
According to Savills Vietnam, a more favourable real estate investment environment is expected in 2025 as cyclical challenges subside and the market continues its recovery. As a result, investment value is anticipated to improve globally, while capital flows will accelerate, driven by rebounds in key markets. Read full story
– The Ministry of Public Security has labelled “Boat People SOS” (BPSOS) based in the US as a terrorism-linked organisation.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, BPSOS operates under the guise of refugee relief but in fact exploits this activity to connect and assist organisations and individuals in carrying out activities to undermine Vietnam, including participants in the group “Montagnard Stand for Justice” (MSFJ), which conducted terrorist attacks on the administrations’ headquarters and civilians in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on June 11, 2023, killing nine officials and people. Read full story
– Provinces and cities across the country have supported the replacement of 106,189 temporary and dilapidated houses, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs has informed.
Of the total, 61,557 houses have been inaugurated, while construction of 44,632 new homes have commenced. Notably, 8,560 houses have been built or repaired for families with revolutionary contributions, of which 3,754 were completed and 4,806 others under construction. Read full story
– A ceremony has been held to recognise two traditional craft villages – Bat Trang Ceramics in outlying Gia Lam district and Van Phuc Silk Weaving in Ha Dong district – as members of the Global Network of Creative Craft Cities.
The event was hosted by the Hanoi People’s Committee at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on February 14. Read full story
– The first Ho Chi Minh City Open Paragliding Tournament kicked off on February 15 at Ta Pa - Soai Chek Tourist Area in Nui To commune in Tri Ton district of An Giang province.
Organised by the Tri Ton District People’s Committee in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Paragliding Federation, the event marks a significant step in promoting adventure tourism and cultural exchange in the Mekong Delta region. Read full story./.
