☀️ Morning digest on July 25

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

-TheParty and State have always paid attention to affairs relating to war invalids,martyrs and those who rendered services to the nation, Party General SecretaryNguyen Phu Trong affirmed in Hanoi on July 23.

The Party leader met with representatives offormer revolutionists, Heroic Vietnamese Mothers, armed forces, warinvalids and families of martyrs on the occasion of War Invalids and MartyrsDay (July 27). Read full story

- PrimeMinister Pham Minh Chinh and Party and Government officials on July 23 paidtribute to late President Ho Chi Minh and heroic martyrs in the centralprovince of Nghe An, as Vietnam’s War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27)approaches. Read full story

The sameday, the Prime Minister attended an art programme held by the Ministry ofCulture, Sports and Tourism and the People’s Committee of Nghe An centralprovince in Anh Son district on July 23.

The event was intended to mark the War Invalidsand Martyrs Day (July 27), the 60th anniversary of the Vietnam-Laos diplomaticties and 45 years of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity andCooperation. Read full story

-A ceremonywas held in Hanoi on July 24 to mark the 75th anniversary of War Invalids andMartyrs Day, with the attendance of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, along withState leaders and 450 representatives of millions of people who madecontributions to the revolution.

Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social AffairsDao Ngoc Dung said currently, there are more than 9.2 million knowncontributors to the revolution, including 1.2 million martyrs, more than139,000 Heroic  Vietnamese Mothers, 1,300 Heroes of People's Armed Forcesand Labour Heroes, nearly 800,000 war invalids and 320,000 others who wereexposed to toxic chemicals. Read full story

-Thecentral province of Nghe An holds huge opportunities, advantages and resourcesto make breakthroughs in the coming years, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh saidat a working session with the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committeeas part of his trip to the locality on July 24.

The leader urged Nghe An to mobilise all resourcesfor its development, especially those through the public-private partnership(PPP), with the immediate tasks of ensuring the macro-economic stability,controlling inflation and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly thevaccination rollout. Read full story

The PrimeMinister also visited Military Region 4, which is under the Ministry ofNational Defence and is tasked to organise, build, manage and command armedforces defending north central Vietnam, as part of his trip to the centralprovince of Nghe An on July 24.

The PM said the military region is located in animportant position bridging the north and the south, and plays a crucial rolein national defence strategy. Read full story

-PresidentNguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Korea & Vietnam Economic and CulturalAssociation (KOVECA) and economic organisations of RoK to encourage theRepublic of Korea's businesses to increase investment in Vietnam, especially inthe fields of high technology, renewable energy, environmentally friendlyindustires and technological transfer.

He made the suggestion at a reception for visitingKOVECA Chairman Kim Kill-soo in Hanoi on July 23. Read full story

-A charter flight carrying 141 passengers fromIncheon of the Republic of Korea (RoK) landed safely at Lien KhuongInternational Airport in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong on July 23.

This is the first international flight to LamDong’s Da Lat city after more than two years of hiatus due to the COVID-19pandemic.Read full story

-TheVietnamese team won three gold and one bronze medals at the 6th Vietnamesetraditional martial arts (Vovinam) World Championship, which ended on July 23in Paris, France.

The event drew 500 martial artists from 15countries in Europe, America, Africa and Vietnam.Read full story

-Theinternational beauty pageant Miss Earth 2023 is scheduled to be organised inNha Trang in Khanh Hoa province.

HCM City-based Nova Entertainment has worked withthe Miss Earth Organisation to launch the event in Vietnam starting on July 18.Read full story

-Vietnameseautomaker VinFast and IRONMAN have freshly announced a global partnership forthe former to become the first ever naming rights partner of the IRONMAN U.S.Series from 2022.

Under the agreement signed in Nha Trang city, thecentral province of Khanh Hoa, on July 23, VinFast will also become the titlepartner for the 2022 IRONMAN® World Championship and the 2023 IRONMAN® 70.3®World Championship, each continuing through 2025, as well as the ExclusiveElectric Vehicle Partner of the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 Series in U.S.,Europe, and Asia through 2025.Read full story

-Phu Yenboasts potential to build a geopark accredited by the UNESCO, said experts at aconference held in the south-central province on July 23 regardinginternational cooperation for the local development of a geopark andsustainable tourism.

They said the province possesses three main valuesto form a geopark - geological heritage, cultural heritage and biodiversity.Phu Yen is characterised by metamorphic rocks dating back about 2.5 billion to542 million years ago; architectural works showing the Champa - Vietnam - Hoa -Europe cultural interference, coastal sand ecosystems, lagoons, and rich coralreefs.Read full story/.
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State President Luong Cuong (L) meets former Party General Secretary and President of Laos Choummaly Sayasone. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam-Laos relations vital to revolutionary cause in each country: State leader

Vietnam always appreciates the valuable contributions of the former Lao leaders to the special Vietnam-Laos relationship and hopes that with their prestige and extensive experience, they will continue to support and contribute ideas to further strengthening and deepening the cooperative relationship between the two Parties and countries.

Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki (Photo: VNA)

Japan treasures diplomatic relations with Vietnam: Diplomat

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru’s upcoming official visit to Vietnam is hoped to reaffirm Japan’s commitment to fostering bilateral cooperation in key areas such as security - defence, economy, and responses to regional and global challenges.

Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong (L) meets with President of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane in Vientiane on April 25. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese State President meets with top Lao legislator in Vientiane

The two leaders reaffirmed that they strongly support and place the highest priority on strengthening and enhancing the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, considering it an invaluable asset and a vital factor for the revolutionary cause of each country.

Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong (L), and General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith attend the Vietnam-Laos friendship exchange programme. (Photo: VNA)

State President Luong Cuong attends Vietnam - Laos friendship exchange programme

President Cuong emphasised that every victory in the past struggle for national liberation as well as in the current cause of building and defending the Fatherland of Vietnam has seen the valuable support, wholehearted, righteous and effective assistance of the Party, State and people of the Lao ethnic groups, and expressed the deep gratitude of the Vietnamese Party, State and people to their Lao counterparts.

Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Nguyen Thi Thu Ha (L) and Wang Huning, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, China boost front work cooperation

Vietnam regards the development of relations with China as a consistent guideline, a natural and strategic choice, and a top priority in its foreign policy. It supports a strong and growing China that plays an active role in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and the world.

Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong offers flowers in tribute to late Lao President Kaysone Phomvihane. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese State leader offers flowers in tribute to late Lao President

Placing the wreath at the statue of the revered Lao leader, President Cuong reaffirmed the profound respect and enduring gratitude of the Vietnamese Party, State, and people for President Kaysone Phomvihane’s pivotal role in building, preserving, and strengthening the unique and time-honoured Vietnam–Laos relationship, an invaluable legacy for both nations.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Belarus seek ways to enhance ties at political consultation

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and Belarusian First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs S. Lukashevich discussed measures to enhance the bilateral relations as well as international and regional issues of common interest at the 4th Vietnam – Belarus political consultation in Minsk on April 24.

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien presents certificates of merit awarded by the Minister of National Defence to units for their contributions to the success of the 9th Vietnam-China Border Defense Friendship Exchange. (Photo: VNA)

Organisation of 9th Vietnam-China border defense friendship exchange reviewed

On behalf of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence, Chien commended the involved agencies and units for their efforts in preparing and organising the exchange. He stressed the need to continue maintaining border exchanges with China and neighbouring countries, exploring content, forms, and methods of organisation to make future exchanges even more diverse.

The year 2025 marks 50 years since the reunification of the country (April 30, 1975 – 2025), a significant milestone in the millennia-long history of the Vietnamese nation. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam affirms national position on international arena

Professor Chu Hoang Long, Director of the Vietnam Policy Research Centre at the Australian National University, said from a nation ravaged by war and once among the poorest in the world, Vietnam has risen robustly to assert itself as a dynamic and responsible nation on the international arena.

Northern region holds decisive role in 1975 Great Spring Victory

Northern region holds decisive role in 1975 Great Spring Victory

During the resistance war against the US invaders from 1954 – 1975, the North served as the country’s major rear base, providing comprehensive political, military, economic, and moral support for the southern battlefield. During the 1975 Spring General Offensive and Uprising, the North’s role became even more prominent, making a decisive contribution to the liberation of the South and national reunification.

☀️ Morning digest on April 25

☀️ Morning digest on April 25

State President Luong Cuong's talks with the top leader of Laos, Party General Secretary To Lam's receptions for the ambassadors of the EU and the Philippines, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' regular press conference are among news highlights on April 24 evening.

At the talks between Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong, and General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on April 24. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese State President holds talks with top Lao leader

Sisoulith warmly welcomed Cuong's first visit in his new role from April 24-25, saying that the visit reflects the importance that the Vietnamese Party, State, and President himself attach to the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation with Laos.

Party General Secretary To Lam (right) receives Philippine Ambassador to Vietnam Meynardo Los Banos Montealegre in Hanoi on April 24. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam treasures strategic partnership with Philippines: Party chief

Party General Secretary To Lam urged the Philippine Ambassador to focus on promoting several areas of bilateral cooperation, including enhancing political-diplomatic cooperation through facilitating high-level exchanges and contacts; boosting economic connectivity for the goal of 10 billion USD in bilateral trade; strengthening collaboration in security-defence, and maritime and oceanic matters; and promoting cooperation in other fields such as culture, sports, tourism, education and training, climate change adaptation, and disaster mitigation.