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☀️ Morning digest on July 22

The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency.
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Hanoi, (VNA) - Thefollowing is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam NewsAgency.

-PresidentNguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a meeting with the Party Central Committee’sCommission for Internal Affairs and experts on July 21 to discuss the draftingof a strategy for building and completing a law-governed socialist state ofVietnam by 2030, with a vision to 2045.

At the event in Hanoi, the Internal AffairsCommission and experts held that the draft strategy has been built in amethodological and scientific manner.Read full story

-Vietnamhas been intensifying efforts to bring a stop to human trafficking in recentyears, according to Deputy Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs PhamThu Hang.

Hang was responding to a question during a regularpress briefing regarding the 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report launched by theUS Department of State. Read full story

-Also atthe press briefing, the Deputy Spokeswoman reviewed the 27-year journey sinceVietnam became an official member of ASEAN on July 28, 1995, affirming thatVietnam's admission to the bloc marked an important milestone in the country'sextensive regional and international integration.

She saidsince joining ASEAN, Vietnam has increasingly proved itself to be a responsibleand active member of the group as well as the international community. Read full story

- Regarding Vietnam’s stance on China’s militarydrills conducted in the vicinity of Hoang Sa, the deputy spokeswoman stressedthe demand that China respect Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel)archipelago. Read full story

-Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member, Secretary ofthe Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of itsOrganisation Commission, received Chairman of the Board of Directors of the JapanBank for International Cooperation (JBIC) Maeda Tadashi on July 21.

Mai, who is also President of the Vietnam-JapanFriendship Parliamentarians Group, said she was happy to see the Vietnam-Japan strategicpartnership growing in various areas for peace and prosperity in Asia. Read full story

-Someenergy efficiency solutions were shared at a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City onJuly 21, expected to help the southern economic hub achieve green growth andsustainable development in the near future.

Theindustry and trade sector of HCM City is working to promote efficient energyuse in every social aspect and reduce energy intensity in economic sectors. Inparticular, it will boost the application of energy saving solutions atenergy-intensive establishments and industries towards the goal of green growthand sustainable development, Deputy Director of the municipal Department ofIndustry and Trade Nguyen Thi Kim Ngoc noted.Read full story

-ThePeople’s Committee of Ha Giang and Fauna & Flora International (FFI)Vietnam on July 21 signed a memorandum of understanding on the conservation ofthe endangered Tonkin snub-nosed monkey and flora species in this northernmostprovince during 2022 - 2027.

Accordingly, the two sides will conduct scientificstudies of the monkey and flora populations and habitat, recover and expand theforest biotope, set up an ecological corridor, prevent and reduce human-causedthreats to Tonkin snub-nosed monkeys and their biotope, apply advancedtechnologies to conservation and awareness improvement, and help with capacitybuilding for the parties involved in biodiversity conservation. Read full story

- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India held their9th Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crimes (SOMTC) in a virtual formon July 20, according to the Indian Foreign Ministry.

The meeting was co-chaired by the Joint Secretary(Counter Terrorism) of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, MahaveerSinghvi, and ASEAN representative - Deputy Secretary (Policy) under theSingaporean Ministry of Home Affairs, Puah Kok Keong. Read full story/.

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A roundtable in Moscow reviews key outcomes of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)

New cooperation directions drive Vietnam–Russia ties

As Russia pivots towards the Asia–Pacific and Vietnam deepens its global integration, Vietnam is increasingly viewed as a key bridge connecting Russia with Southeast Asia, a role expected to elevate the strategic value of bilateral ties and unlock new cooperation opportunities.

Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu departs Techo Airport for home. (Photo: VNA)

Cambodia highlights significance of Party official’s visit

The official visit to Cambodia by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu has been described by Cambodian officials as carrying profound political and diplomatic significance, helping reinforce the traditional ties between the two Parties and countries.

Ambassador and Head of the Vietnamese Mission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Mai Phan Dung meets with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on April 10, 2026. Photo: VNA

Vietnam strongly supports multilateral trading system

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The welcoming ceremony is held for National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse at Ciampino Airport in Rome, Italy. Photo: VNA

NA Chairman begins official visit to Italy

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man's official visit to Italy is to promote ties between the Vietnamese National Assembly and the Italian Parliament, and further deepen bilateral relations in a substantive and effective manner.

Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung.

Senior Party official’s official visits to Laos, Cambodia successful: FM

The Party, State, and people of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia will continue the exchange of visits and delegations at all levels, especially at the high-level and via Party and State channels, to enhance understanding, strengthen trust, improve cooperation effectiveness, and jointly address emerging issues.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse depart Hanoi to attend the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) in Istanbul, Türkiye. Photo: VNA

NA Chairman leaves Hanoi for 152nd IPU Assembly in Türkiye, official visit to Italy

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation departed from Hanoi on early April 11 morning to attend the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) in Istanbul and conduct a number of bilateral activities in Türkiye, and pay an official visit to Italy from April 11-17.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man (second from right) hands over decisions of the Standing Board of the NA Party Committee to the three Secretaries of Party Committees of the three NA bodies. (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly Chairman hands over decisions on personnel affairs

Politburo member, Secretary of the National Assembly (NA) Party Committee and NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the importance of strengthening the contingent of officials and Party members with firm political mettle, strong moral integrity and professional competence; promoting innovation in working methods; and advancing digital transformation and the application of artificial intelligence to enhance transparency, efficiency and effectiveness.

Officers of Army Corps 34 take care of the recovered remains of 12 fallen soldiers from Doch1 village in Ia Ly commune of the central province of Gia Lai. (Photo: VNA)

Army Corps 34 recovers remains of 12 fallen soldiers in Gia Lai province

According to historical records, the area once served as an operational base for units of Regiments 609, 66, 24 and 320, as well as staff and logistics agencies of the Central Highlands front (B3) during the 1966–1969 period. Between 2020 and 2025, the corps had already recovered remains from 46 martyrs in the Chu Pa mountain area.

From left: Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu (4th), Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party Samdech Men Sam An (5th) and other official at the meeting with Cambodian alumni in Phnom Penh on April 10, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam’s senior Party official meets with Cambodian alumni in Phnom Penh

Tu expressed his appreciation for the practical and effective contributions made by generations of Cambodian students who studied in Vietnam. Serving in various roles across the Party, State, ministries, localities and businesses, these alumni have effectively applied their knowledge and experience to contribute to Cambodia’s development, while also playing an important role in promoting mutual understanding, trust and cooperation between the two countries.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam (C) presents the Politburo’s decision on the appointment of the NA Party Committee, its Standing Board, Secretary and Deputy Secretaries of the NA Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term to NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man (third from right) and Vice Chairpersons. (Photo: VNA)

Top leader hands over Politburo decision on NA Party Committee for 2025–2030 term

In his remarks, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam stressed that the consolidation of the NA Party Committee’s personnel is of significant importance, aiming to strengthen the Party’s direct and comprehensive leadership over the legislature and ensure the effective performance of its three core functions: legislation, supreme supervsion, and decision-making on major national issues.

Phonesy Bounmixay (right), Lao Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, performs the traditional baci string-tying ceremony to offer New Year blessings to a member of the Ho Chi Minh City delegation on April 10, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Ho Chi Minh City leader extends traditional New Year greetings to Laos

The Ho Chi Minh City Party organisation, administration, and people consistently attach high priority to relations with Lao localities, while promoting cooperation with Lao ministries, sectors and agencies in such areas as human resource development, trade, technology, tourism and youth exchanges.

Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa Hoang Sy Cuong (L) hands over the ceramic artwork to former President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki (Photo: VNA)

Former South African President receives gift from General Vo Nguyen Giap’s family

Vietnam–South Africa relations are underpinned by a longstanding tradition of solidarity in the struggles for national independence and freedom, both domestically and across Asia and Africa. The two countries officially established diplomatic relations on December 22, 1993, shortly before the end of apartheid in South Africa.

At the meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (R) and Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu (Photo: VNA)

Senior Party official meets Cambodian PM Hun Manet in Phnom Penh

Vietnam consistently attaches great importance and gives high priority to consolidating and enhancing the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Cambodia, considering it a valuable shared asset of both nations with strategic significance for the stability and development in each country.