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

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

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Szijjártó Péter in Hanoi on March 19, in which he emphasised Vietnam's commitment to strengthening ties with Hungary – the country's first comprehensive partner in Central and Eastern Europe.

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) hosts a reception for Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Szijjártó Péter in Hanoi on March 19. (Photo: VNA)

The Vietnamese leader acknowledged Hungary as a steadfast friend that has provided valuable support for Vietnam over the past 75 years. Read full story

- Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation Nguyen Trong Nghia hosted a reception for Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei in Hanoi on March 19.

While highlighted the history of Vietnam-China relations, Nghia stated that the Vietnamese Party and State always consider strengthening relations with China a strategic choice and a top priority in its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation, and diversification of international relations. Read full story

- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held talks with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Szijjarto Peter in Hanoi on March 19, during which they agreed to strengthen the two countries' cooperation in various potential areas in the coming time.

Son spoke highly of the Hungarian minister's official visit, saying that it is an important activity to promote the Vietnam – Hungary comprehensive partnership, especially as the two countries are celebrating the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties (1950–2025). Read full story

- Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung paid a working trip to Guangdong province’s Shenzhen city on March 18 and 19 as part of his visit to China.

Meeting with Executive Vice Mayor of Shenzhen Tao Yongxin, Dung expressed his admiration for the city's transformation into a modern and prosperous metropolis, praising its remarkable economic and social achievements under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, headed by Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping. Read full story

- Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) rolled out its 700,000th car on March 19, becoming the first automaker in Vietnam to reach this milestone.

This event marks Toyota's 30 years of operations in Vietnam in September 2025, demonstrating the company's commitment to advancing the domestic automotive industry. Read full story

- As many as 200 Iranian tourists arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on March 19 on the first charter flight from the Middle Eastern country to Vietnam, marking a milestone in the bilateral tourism cooperation.

They will embark on a tour of Vietnam’s southern, central, and northern regions before concluding their visit on March 28./.Read full story

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The spouse of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Le Thi Bich Tran, and delegates make Dong Ho folk paintings during their visit to Bac Ninh on April 21. (Photo: VNA)

PM spouse meets ASEAN women’s group of Hanoi

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Party General Secretary To Lam (in white), Secretary of the Central Military Commission, meets with a delegation of heroes and veterans from various forces directly taking part in the Ho Chi Minh Campaign in 1975 (Photo: VNA)

Party leader meets with veterans engaging in Ho Chi Minh Campaign 50 years ago

The April 30, 1975 victory was not only a triumph of unwavering determination and the great solidarity of the Vietnamese people under the Party’s leadership, but also a symbol of aspiration for national independence, freedom, and peace, Party General Secretary To Lam told heroes and veterans from various forces directly engaging in the Ho Chi Minh Campaign in 1975.