Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
- Party General Secretary To Lam received visiting US Senator Steven David Daines in Hanoi on March 20, reiterating that the US remains one of Vietnam’s key partners.
He welcomed Washington's strengthening of cooperation with Vietnam and support its path towards a strong, independent, self-resilient, and prosperous country.
- State President Luong Cuong welcomed former Special Ambassador for Vietnam – Japan Sugi Ryotaro in Hanoi on March 20, expressing deep appreciation for his guest's decades-long contributions to bilateral ties.
The Vietnamese State leader commended the former ambassador as a close friend of Vietnam and acknowledged his tireless efforts over nearly 40 years in strengthening the Vietnam – Japan friendship. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered that Long Thanh International Airport must be basically completed by December 31 this year, ensuring it is ready to welcome its first flight.
During an inspection visit to the construction site in southern Dong Nai province and accompanied transport projects on March 20, the PM emphasised the project’s critical significance. Read full story
- Vietnam values its relationship with the US and hopes that bilateral ties will continue to develop positively, becoming increasingly substantive and deeper, said National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man at a reception for visiting US Senator Steven David Daines in Hanoi on March 20.
Man welcomed Daines' visit, saying it takes place in the year marking the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the second year of implementing the comprehensive strategic partnership. Read full story
- The Vietnamese Embassy in Myanmar has requested local authorities to ensure safety and living conditions for the Vietnamese citizens rescued from the Myanmar – Thailand border region.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang revealed the information at a regular press briefing on March 20 when asked about the protection of the saved citizens. Read full story
- Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung on March 20 held working sessions with leaders of China’s Guangdong province and visited a number of local economic and technology establishments to study the locality's effective economic models.
Deputy PM Dung, who made a working trip to China from March 18 to 20, had meetings with Guangdong Executive Vice Governor Zhang Hu, Deputy Director of the provincial Development and Reform Commission Zhu Wei, and Executive Vice Mayor of Shenzhen city Tao Yongxin. Read full story
- The resumption of charter and regular flights from Russia to Vietnam has fueled growing interest in the Southeast Asian destination.
According to Travelata.ru, tour sales have increased 9% in one month and multiple times compared to the same period last year. Vietnam is now the fastest-growing destination in hotel bookings, surpassing Thailand and approaching pre-pandemic demand levels. Read full story
- The 34th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2025), a prestigious annual event organised by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, will take place from April 2-5 at the Hanoi International Exhibition Centre (ICE).
According to the organiser, this year’s expo will feature a dedicated zone for electronics, machinery, and supporting industries. Read full story./.
