☀️ Morning digest on February 3

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

☀️ Morning digest on February 3

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

- In celebration of the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) (February 3, 1930–2025), General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee To Lam has written an article titled “Rang ro Viet Nam” (Shining Vietnam).

Over the past 95 years, the CPV – the vanguard of the working class, the working people and the Vietnamese people – has led the country through countless hardships and challenges to achieve great victories and achievements, leaving a lasting imprint on the nation's glorious history. Read full story

- On the occasion of the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) (February 3, 1930–2025), leaders of many political parties and countries have continued to send congratulations to the CPV Central Committee and its General Secretary To Lam.

In his congratulatory letter, President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko wrote that the CPV members are always examples of true patriots who have pioneered in the political and socio-economic development of the Fatherland to build a strong sovereign country. Today, the CPV is continuing the cause of socialism building and promoting Vietnam’s role and prestige in the region and the world. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the State Steering Committee for nationally important transport projects, examined the progress of the Dong Dang – Tra Linh and Huu Nghi – Chi Lang expressway projects in the northern border provinces of Cao Bang and Lang Son on February 2.

In the first phase, the Dong Dang (Lang Son) – Tra Linh (Cao Bang) expressway project is over 93km long and has four lanes with a designed speed of 80km per hour. It is invested with more than 14 trillion VND (over 558 million USD) in the build – operate – transfer (BOT) format by the Deo Ca Group. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offered flowers and incense at the Ho Chi Minh Memorial House in the Special National Historical Site of the 1950 Border Campaign Victory in Cao Bang on February 2 during his working trip to the northern province.

The site, located in Duc Long commune, Thach An district, marks the event when President Ho Chi Minh directly observed and directed the Dong Khe battle, which opened the 1950 Border Campaign. Read full story

- Dr. Sun Wenbin, Director of the Hong Kong Chronicles Institute, has highlighted the importance of President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary activities and establishment of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) in Hong Kong to the Vietnam – China relations.

Talking to the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the CPV’s 95th founding anniversary (February 3, 1930–2025), Sun noted that in the 1920s, the Vietnamese leader was an active revolutionary in France, where he met and had close relations with some patriotic youths of China studying there such as Xiao San, Zhou Enlai, and Li Fuchun. Read full story

- The year 2024 marked a new chapter in Vietnam-Netherlands relations, building upon the momentum of the two countries’ 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. It has demonstrated the diversity of Vietnam-Netherlands partnership through achievements across multiple sectors, said Ambassador of the Netherlands to Vietnam Kees van Baar.

In a recent interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2025, the Dutch diplomat shared his assessments of Vietnam’s socio-economic development and international integration in 2024, the development of the two countries’ relations in various fields, and the potential for cooperation in semi-conductor industry. Read full story

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Vinh Loc 2 industrial park, Ben Luc district, the southern province of Long An. (Photo: VNA)

- Vietnam’s industrial real estate sector is expected to experience robust growth in 2025, driven by domestic economic growth factors such as foreign direct investment (FDI), infrastructure development, and an improved investment environment.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment reports that the industrial real estate market showed signs of improvement in 2024, with increased supply. Dr. Nguyen Thi Ha, Deputy Director of the Institute of Economics and Finance at the Academy of Finance, noted that the industrial sector saw better absorption, particularly in key areas like Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, and Bac Ninh./. Read full story

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NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man (third from right) offers incense in commemoration of late President Ho Chi Minh at House 67 inside the Presidential Palace complex in Hanoi on February 3. (Photo: VNA)

NA Chairman pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at House 67

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man offered incense in commemoration of late President Ho Chi Minh, the beloved leader of the Vietnamese people, who devoted his whole life to the glorious revolutionary career of the Party, the nation and the people.

Party’s 95-year journey: Capitalising on great solidarity in era of nation’s rise

Party’s 95-year journey: Capitalising on great solidarity in era of nation’s rise

Exactly 95 years ago, on February 3, 1930, the Communist Party of Vietnam was founded, quickly becoming the political vanguard of the working class and the labouring people of Vietnam. Over the past nine and a half decade, the Party has remained steadfast in its noble and consistent goal, which is to serve the Fatherland and its people.

Communist Party of Vietnam's journey to national prosperity

Communist Party of Vietnam's journey to national prosperity

Looking back on the 95-year journey under the Party’s leadership, Vietnam has transformed from a poor and backward nation into a dynamic country with an increasingly prominent position on the world stage. This proves that, in Vietnam, no other political force than the Communist Party of Vietnam possesses sufficient mettle, intellect, experience, reputation, and leadership capabilities to guide the country through every difficulty and challenge, bringing the national revolutionary cause from one victory to others.

Hanoi streets are decorated with banners to celebrate the CPV's 95th anniversary. (Photo: VNA)

World leaders extend congratulations on CPV’s 95th anniversary

President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko wrote that the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) members are always examples of true patriots who have pioneered in the political and socio-economic development of the Fatherland to build a strong sovereign country.

Chinese researcher on Vietnam Ling Dequan (Photo: VNA)

Establishment of CPV a turning point in Vietnam’s history: Chinese scholar

Had it not been for President Ho Chi Minh and the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s leadership, or the Vietnamese army and people’s fierce battles, the victories of the two resistance wars as well as the country’s independence, sovereignty and unity would have been out of reach, a Chinese researcher has said.

Ambassador of the Netherlands to Vietnam Kees van Baar, in Vietnam's traditional "ao dai", visits Van Phuc silk village in Ha Dong district, Hanoi. (Photo: The Dutch Embassy in Vietnam)

Vietnam, Netherlands witness cooperation achievements across multiple sectors: Ambassador

In a recent interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2025, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Vietnam Kees van Baar shared his assessments of Vietnam’s socio-economic development and international integration in 2024, the development of the two countries’ relations in various fields, and the potential for cooperation in semi-conductor industry.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (second from the right) extends New Year greetings to workers at the construction site of the Terminal 3 project at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA)

PM inspects key southern transport projects

Visiting the Long Thanh International Airport project in Dong Nai province for the sixth time, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh noted that work on its key components was continuing, even during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

A poster marking the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 – 2025) (Photo: VNA)

World party leaders congratulate CPV on 95th anniversary

The Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and the Communist Party of China Central Committee have sent their congratulatory messages to the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee on the CPV’s 95th founding anniversary (February 3, 1930 - 2025).

Brazilian historian and journalist De Oliviera (Photo: VNA)

Brazilian historian praises CPV's role in Vietnam’s modern history

The Brazilian historian highlighted recent policies of the CPV, including administrative reform, the streamlining of the organisational apparatus, digital transformation in public services, cost-cutting measures, business climate improvement, and enhanced national competitiveness.

Dr Daosavanh Kheuamixay, Deputy Director of the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration (Photo: VNA)

CPV’s leadership - key to victory of Vietnamese revolution

In Vietnam’s ongoing renewal process, the CPV plays an indispensable role in guiding the nation, formulating sound policies and strategies that align with contemporary realities to drive the country toward prosperity while ensuring national security, sovereignty, and deep international integration.

Prof., Dr. Cheng Hanping, Director of the Vietnam Research Centre at the Zhejiang University of Technology (Photo: VNA)

CPV's role irreplaceable in Vietnam’s new era: Chinese scholar

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is playing an absolute and irreplaceable role in Vietnam’s current cause of reform and building a new era, held Prof., Dr. Cheng Hanping, Director of the Vietnam Research Centre at the Zhejiang University of Technology.