☀️ Morning digest on July 20

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

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 08:29

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is alist of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

- The speech of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the Hanoi meetingon July 18 marking the 60th anniversary of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic relationshipand 45 years since the signing of the bilateral treaty on amity and cooperationhas won applause from Lao officials, scholars and people.

Thongsavanh Phomvihane, head of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations. (Photo: VNA)

Talking to the Vietnam News Agency’s correspondents based in Laos on July 19,Thongsavanh Phomvihane, head of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP)Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations, highly valued the speechof the Vietnamese Party leader. Read full story

- Vietnam always gives the highest priority to consolidating and enhancing thegreat friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation with Laos,including the traditional cooperative ties between their legislatures, PermanentVice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly and President of theVietnam-Laos Friendship Parliamentarians Group Tran Thanh Man affirmed on July19.

At the meeting (Photo: VNA)

During his talks with Vice President of the Lao National Assembly and Presidentof the Laos-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians Group Sounthon Xayachak inHanoi, Man congratulated the Lao Party, State and people on their great,comprehensive achievements. Read full story

- The World Bank (WB) has always been a very important and reliable partner ofVietnam, affirmed National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue while hostingWB Managing Director of Operations Axel van Trotsenburg in Hanoi on July 19. Read full story

- President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 19 visited Sao Mai Trading Company Ltd.’sgarment plant in Hai Phong’s Vinh Bao district as part of his working trip tothe northern port city. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visitedand presented gifts to war invalids and sick soldiers on July 19 at a nursingcentre in Kim Bang district, the northern province of Ha Nam, ahead of WarInvalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).

Prime Minister presents gifts to war invalids in Ha Nam province. (Photo: VNA)

Established in 1976, the centre currently cares for 112 war invalids and sicksoldiers, as well as relatives of national contributors from 20 northern andcentral cities and provinces. Read full story

- Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 19 forAnthony Tan, Group CEO and Co-Founder of Grab - a mobile technology companybased in Singapore, during which the Vietnamese Government leader urged thecompany to pay more attention to interest sharing. Read full story

- Vietnam and Azerbaijan have potential to boost cooperation in various fields,particularly in economy, trade and investment, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Sontold visiting Azerbaijan Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov at theirmeeting in Hanoi on July 19. Read full story

- Over the last decade, Vietnam has become a top destination for investment inmanufacturing thanks to lower labour costs, simpler supply chain integration,better free trade access, and relative political stability, according to anarticle freshly published by the news site tradefinanceglobal.com. Read full story

- Vietnam Airlines' representative office Malaysia, in conjunction with travelcompanies Asia Companion Travel and Vietnam TravelMar, organised a tourismpromotion workshop, themed "Exploring Vietnam with Vietnam Airlines",in Kuala Lumpur on July 19. Read full story

- The national flag carriers of Vietnam and Turkey signed a memorandum ofunderstanding on strengthening bilateral cooperation at the FarnboroughInternational Airshow in the UK this week. Read full story

- Steel producer Hoa Phat Group has signed a contract to export 8,000 tonnes ofrebar to Mexico, its first order from the North American country.

According to a group representative, the rebar steel is manufactured accordingto ASTM - USA standards. Delivery time is expected in August this year, withthe batch dispatched from the Hoa Phat Hai Duong iron and steel productioncomplex. Read full story./.

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Deputy Chair of the Russian Federal Assembly’s Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs Bair Zhamsuyev writes in the book of condolence at the ceremony held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia. (Photo: VNA)

Int'l friends pay final respects to former President Tran Duc Luong

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Vietnamese embassies in many countries have organised respect-paying ceremonies in commemoration of former President Tran Duc Luong, who passed away on May 20 at the age of 88.

Minister of the Cuban Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces Senior Lieutenant General Alvaro Lopez Miera writes in the condolence book at the Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba. (Photo: VNA)

OVs, int'l friends in Americas pay tribute to former President Tran Duc Luong

25/05/2025 11:30

Representatives of authorities and international diplomatic corps in Cuba, the US, and Canada have visited the Vietnamese embassies there to pay homage to former President of Vietnam Tran Duc Luong.

All officials and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy, representatives of Vietnamese agencies, and members of the Vietnamese community in Japan observe a minute’s silence in memory of former State President Tran Duc Luong. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese embassies across Asia commemorate former President Tran Duc Luong

25/05/2025 11:22

Representatives of many Asian countries and international friends have shown their respects for former President Tran Duc Luong's contributions to Vietnam's development, relations with their countries, and integration into the region.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting with the Vietnamese community in Malaysia on May 25. (Photo: VNA)

PM meets with Vietnamese community in Malaysia

25/05/2025 10:25

The Party, State, and Government always pay close attention to overseas Vietnamese communities, including those in Malaysia, considering them an inseparable part of the nation.

At the meeting between Do Van Chien (right), Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, and Men Sam An, Vice President of the CPP, President of the National Council of the Solidarity Front for the Development of Cambodia Motherland (SFDCM), and Chairwoman of the Cambodia – Vietnam Friendship Association, in Hanoi on May 24. (Photo: VNA)

Front leader receives Cambodian People's Party delegation

25/05/2025 09:40

The Cambodian delegation, led by Men Sam An, Vice President of the CPP, President of the National Council of the Solidarity Front for the Development of Cambodia Motherland (SFDCM), and Chairwoman of the Cambodia – Vietnam Friendship Association, was in Vietnam to pay homage to former State President Tran Duc Luong, who passed away on May 20.

The portrait and coffin of former State President Tran Duc Luong are transferred to the hearse following the memorial service at the National Funeral Hall in Hanoi on May 25 morning. (Photo: VNA)

Memorial service held for former State President Tran Duc Luong

25/05/2025 09:07

Over the two days of national mourning, 830 delegations with about 10,500 people came to the National Funeral Hall, the Reunification Hall, and Hall T50 to pay homage to the late leader.

Men Sam An, Vice President of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), President of the National Council of the Solidarity Front for the Development of Cambodia Motherland (SFDCM), and Chairwoman of the Cambodia – Vietnam Friendship Association, writes in in the condolence book for former State President Tran Duc Luong. (Photo: VNA)

Foreign leaders pay tribute to former State President Tran Duc Luong in Hanoi

25/05/2025 08:51

Lao Vice President Pany Yathotou said former State President Tran Duc Luong's passing is a great loss to the Vietnamese Party, State, and people, as well as to the Party, State, and people of Laos.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse arrive in Malaysia on May 24 night. (Photo: VNA)

PM arrives in Malaysia for official visit, attendance at 46th ASEAN Summit

25/05/2025 05:22

This marks the first official visit to Malaysia by a Vietnamese PM in a decade, and the first visit by a key Vietnamese leader since the two countries elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in November last year.

Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith pays tribute to former State President Tran Duc Luong at the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos. (Photo: VNA)

Foreign leaders extend condolences over former State President’s passing

24/05/2025 21:19

Leaders of Laos, China, Cambodia, Cuba and Russia have sent messages and letters of condolences to Vietnam, following the death of former Politburo member and former State President Tran Duc Luong on May 20.

Foreign diplomats come to the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia to pay tribute to former Politburo member, former State President Tran Duc Luong. (Photo: VNA)

Respect-paying ceremony held in Cambodia for former State President Tran Duc Luong

24/05/2025 20:56

Throughout the day, senior Cambodian delegations, including officials from the Royal Palace, the Cambodian People’s Party, the Senate, the National Assembly, the Government, ministries and sectors came to the embassy to pay their respects to the former leader of Vietnam.

Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith writes in the condolence book. (Photo: VNA)

Lao leaders pay tribute to former Vietnamese State President Tran Duc Luong

24/05/2025 19:14

The delegation, led by Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, represented the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, the State, the National Assembly, the Government, and the Lao Front for National Construction. They laid a wreath, offered incense, and observed a moment of silence in memory of the late Vietnamese leader.

At the plenary session of the 11th Nevsky International Ecological Congress. (Photo: VNA)

NA Vice Chairman delivers speech at 11th Nevsky International Ecological Congress

24/05/2025 18:23

Hoan detailed Vietnam’s legislative efforts to strengthen legal frameworks for sustainable development and meet international commitments.

Representing the Russia - Vietnam Friendship Association, Svetlana Evgenevna Galzunova speaks of the deep-rooted bonds between the two countries' people. (Photo: VNA)

National friendship meeting strengthens Vietnam–Russia people-to-people ties

24/05/2025 18:02

The Vietnamese people remain deeply grateful for the sincere and effective support extended by the former Soviet Union and the Russian Federation during Vietnam’s struggles for independence, as well as in its post-war reconstruction and renewal process.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang (L) and her Serbian counterpart Damjan Jovic. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Serbia hold political consultation

24/05/2025 17:17

Vietnam always treasures its traditional friendship with Serbia, rooted in President Ho Chi Minh’s historic visit to the former Yugoslavia in 1957, Hang said.

A performance of the Venezuelan national symphony orchestra (Photo: VNA)

Art performance in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Venezuela

24/05/2025 17:01

Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vu Trung My highlighted that beyond Vietnam, President Ho Chi Minh is a symbol of freedom, human dignity, and peace - the values that have gone beyond the national border and touched the hearts of millions around the world.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam commits to building sustainable, inclusive ASEAN Community: Diplomat

24/05/2025 16:34

It demonstrates Vietnam’s strong support for Malaysia’s role as the ASEAN Chair this year and reflects the shared determination for build a community that embodies sustainability, inclusiveness, solidarity and strength while consolidating ASEAN’s central role in regional peace and stability, Viet said.