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☀️ Morning digest on January 15

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

☀️ Morning digest on January 15

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

- Party General Secretary To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 14 for outgoing Cambodian Ambassador Chea Kimtha, believing that Cambodia would continue enjoying peace, stability and prosperous development.

Expressing delight at the progress of Vietnam - Cambodia ties across various areas, including Party-to-Party, government-to-government, parliamentary and local-level cooperation, General Secretary Lam stressed that their relationship is rooted in a shared history of solidarity, close bonds and mutual sacrifice in pursuit of each country’s peace, stability and development and ASEAN’s common interests. Read full story

- Achieving the net-zero emissions target is both a challenge and an opportunity to develop the country sustainably, build an independent and self-reliant economy, and deepen international integration, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 14.

Concluding the sixth meeting of the National Steering Committee for implementing Vietnam’s commitments at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26), PM Chinh, who is also head of the Steering Committee affirmed the correctness of Vietnam’s strong commitments made at COP26 to jointly acting for net-zero emissions by 2050, fulfilling its mission alongside the global community in combating climate change. Read full story

- The personnel preparation for the 14th Party Central Committee has been carried out in the principle of democratic centralism and a coordinated, scientific and transparent manner, ensuring a balance between standards and structure, Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu said on January 14.

Tu, who is also head of the organising sub-committee of the 14th National Party Congress, made the affirmation at an international press conference on the congress, scheduled for January 19–25, with the participation of 1,586 delegates representing more than 5.6 million Party members nationwide. Read full story

- Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vu Hong Thanh on January 14 held a working session with the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien on preparations for the elections of deputies to the 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

According to reports at the meeting, election steering committees have been established in all 45 communes and wards. A 30-member provincial election committee, along with supporting subcommittees, has been formed in accordance with regulations. Read full story

- The sixth ASEAN Digital Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADGSOM) and related meetings took place from January 12 to 14 in Hanoi, within the framework of the 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) being held from January 12–16.

ADGSOM serves as ASEAN’s senior officials-level mechanism in the digital sector, tasked with coordinating, reviewing and preparing substantive inputs for ADGMIN, while monitoring and promoting the implementation of regional digital cooperation programmes and initiatives. Read full story

- A thematic exhibition entitled “President Ho Chi Minh and the National Assembly of Vietnam – 80 Years of a Glorious Journey” opened on January 14 as part of activities to mark the 14th National Party Congress, the 96th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and 80 years of the legislature.

On display are 120 photographs and documents highlighting President Ho Chi Minh’s close association with the NA throughout its 80 years of formation and development. Many valuable original artefacts are being showcased for the first time to both domestic and international audiences. Read full story

- Ahead of the 14th National Party Congress, Hanoi is implementing a citywide campaign of communications, visual displays, and cultural-artistic events, contributing to creating a joyful atmosphere that resonates widely among the capital’s residents.

Considered a key political mission, this campaign is being carried out in a coordinated and organised manner, ensuring both formality and aesthetic appeal, while maximising the effectiveness of its communication efforts. Read full story./.

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