Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
– Party General Secretary To Lam, who is also Secretary of the Central Military Commission, led a delegation to visit and work with Military Region 7 on January 8.
Calling for close coordination to have a good grasp of the situation and provide timely advice on policies and actions, Lam said Military Region 7 ought to be prepared to effectively respond to all circumstances while avoiding passivity to help guarantee political security, public order, and social safety in the region. He also directed it to adjust its defence and combat readiness plans in line with the evolving situation, while enhancing defence management in the localities it covers. Read full story
– State President Luong Cuong hosted a January 8 reception for Togo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Togolese Abroad Robert Dussey, who began his three-day official visit to Vietnam on the same day.
The State leader said the visit is meaningful in strengthening the Vietnam - Togo friendship and multifaceted cooperation, particularly given the upcoming celebration of the 50th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic relations (February 8, 1975 - 2025). Read full story
– Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Japan to promote financial support and new-generation official development assistance (ODA) for Vietnam to implement strategic infrastructure projects with transformative potential like the North - South high-speed railway, nuclear power, and urban rail systems in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
During a reception for visiting Japanese Minister of Finance Kato Katsunobu in Hanoi on January 8, the Government leader highlighted financial cooperation as a key pillar of bilateral relations. He commended Japan's effective financial support for large-scale infrastructure projects with significant ripple effect in Vietnam, such as Hanoi’s Nhat Tan Bridge and Terminal T2 at Noi Bai International Airport, and HCM City’s Metro Line 1, which began commercial operations in December 2024. Read full story
– Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held talks with Prof. Robert Dussey, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Togolese Abroad of Togo in Hanoi on January 8.
Welcoming Minister Robert Dussey and the Togolese delegation on their official visit, which coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (February 8, 1975 - 2025), Son affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to its friendship and cooperation with African nations, including Togo. He added that political trust serves as a crucial foundation for further promoting bilateral collaboration in various fields in the coming time. Read full story
– The Ministry of Health has recommended the public to regularly update official information related to pneumonia caused by the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) to avoid undue panic, but at the same time, take precautions as per the ministry's guidelines.
Addressing a regular Government press briefing on January 8, Deputy Minister Do Xuan Tuyen noted that on January 4, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially stated that the spread of respiratory infections in the country is a common seasonal occurrence peaking in winter and not an unusual health event. The HMPV virus spreads through respiratory droplets and exhibits symptoms similar to the common cold (fever, cough, and nasal congestion). It can lead to complications like pneumonia and bronchitis, with higher risks for children under five, the elderly, and immunocompromized individuals. Read full story
– The Vietnam Music Copyright Protection Centre (VCPMC) collected over 393 billion VND (15.48 million USD) in music copyright royalties last year, up 14.2% year-on-year, revealed the centre’s annual review conference held in Hanoi on January 8.
Of the total amount, royalties from digital platforms, including websites and music applications, were more than 305 billion, or 78%. The VCPMC distributed nearly 257 billion VND to copyright holders in 2024. An additional 94 billion VND in royalties for Q4/2024 is expected to be paid to authors and rights holders in January 2025. Read full story
– Building a strong brand continues to play a pivotal role in enabling businesses to recover swiftly and grow sustainably in the future, said Vu Dang Vinh, CEO of Vietnam Report JSC, during a ceremony held on January 8 to announce the country’s top 500 largest enterprises in 2024.
This was the 18th consecutive year that Vietnam Report, in collaboration with online newspaper VietNamNet, had published the rankings. Read full story./.
