Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
- Party General Secretary To Lam on January 22 offered incense in tribute to late Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at his residence in Hanoi on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) and the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 –2025).
The Party chief expressed his respect and profound gratitude for the immense contributions and dedication of the late leader, a particular outstanding leader, a shining example of studying and following President Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and lifestyle, a steadfast communist party member embodying the qualities, talents, willpower and wisdom of the leadership generation of Vietnam during the 'Doi moi' (Renewal) period. Read full story
- State President Luong Cuong on January 22 visited and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) wishes to members of the Security Guard Command.
The State leader hailed the force's performance over the years in all fields, saying it has ensured utmost safety for VIPs, and consistently excelled in fulfilling its mission, earning trust and recognition as a key, reliable and loyal force of the Party and State. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), on the sidelines of the 55th WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22 morning (local time).
At the meeting, the PM briefed Schwab on Vietnam’s recently-issued resolution on breakthroughs in scientific and technological development, innovation, and national digital transformation. The resolution identifies science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as key drivers for rapidly developing modern productive forces, improving production relations, and renewing national governance methods to promote socio-economic development. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a meeting with his Liechtenstein counterpart Daniel Risch on the sidelines of the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22 morning (local time).
Both PMs affirmed the importance the two countries attach to the bilateral relations. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with his Dutch counterpart Dick Schoof in Davos, Switzerland on January 22 (local time) on the occasion of the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) there.
The two leaders expressed satisfaction with the positive development of the Vietnam-Netherlands comprehensive partnership, particularly in climate change response and sustainable agriculture. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann in Davos, Switzerland on January 22 (local time) as part of his participation in the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) here.
Expressing gratitude for the OECD’s support during Vietnam’s co-chairmanship of the Southeast Asia Regional Programme, fight against COVID-19, and policy consultations, PM Chinh praised the strong partnership between Vietnam and the OECD. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 22 emphasised that Vietnam is always closely monitoring the situation in Myanmar and hopes for a prompt return to stability there, for the benefit of the local people as well as for regional and global peace and stability.
During a meeting with UN Special Envoy on Myanmar Julie Bishop in Davos, Switzerland, the PM reaffirmed Vietnam's consistent stance of respecting Myanmar's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Read full story
- The Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) Executive Committee’s meeting opened in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on January 22, with National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man attending.
In his opening remarks, the Vietnamese leader highlighted the APF’s goal of promoting governments' progress, as well as the Vietnamese legislature’s engagement in and contributions to the APF over the past more than 50 years. Read full story
- National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man received visiting First Vice President of the Cambodian Senate Ouch Borith in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on January 22.
The top legislator congratulated Ouch Borith on his election as First Vice President of the Cambodian Senate in November 2024 and expressed his confidence that in his new role, the Cambodian official will continue contributing to the solidarity, friendly neighbourliness, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia. Read full story
- Vietnam values traditional friendship with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said, praising the DRC’s economic achievements and political stabilisation efforts, which have helped enhance its regional standing.
Man made the remarks at a meeting with DRC Speaker of the National Assembly Vital Kamerhe on the sideline of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) Executive Committee’s meeting and a parliamentary forum on Francophonie cooperation in sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate change response in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on January 22. Read full story
- Vietnam welcomes the Seoul Court of Appeals upheld the ruling requiring the government of the Republic of Korea (RoK) to compensate more than 30 million KRW (approximately 20,000 USD) to Nguyen Thi Thanh, who lost her family in the 1968 massacre in the central province of Quang Nam in 1968.
In response to reporters' queries regarding Vietnam’s stance on the court's decision, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said on January 22 that it reflects historical truth and contributes to realising the spirit of 'putting the past behind and looking toward the future.'/. Read full story
