Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
- Party General Secretary To Lam has called for a stronger shift in inspection and supervision toward early and afar prevention, focusing on controlling power during governance and identifying risks before violations occur.
The Party chief made the request while working with the Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission on March 5 to review its advisory work in building and finalising institutions in preparation for the second meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee. Read full story
- The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security, in collaboration with the Russian Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief, organised an art programme in Hanoi on the evening of March 5, attended by Party General Secretary To Lam.
The event was held on the occasion of the working visit to Vietnam by the Russian ministry’s delegation. It highlighted the cooperative ties and deep affection between Vietnam and Russia in general, and their peoples in particular. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for stronger cooperation between Vietnam and Russia in emergency response, including sharing experience in early warning, prevention of emergency situations, and search and rescue operations.
At a reception in Hanoi on March 5 for Russian Minister of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief Aleksandr Kurenkov, the Vietnamese leader suggested that Russia step up technology transfer and production cooperation for specialised vehicles and technical equipment, organise joint exercises, and continue supporting Vietnam in personnel training in the field. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with 20 Ambassadors and Chargé d'affaires of the European Union (EU) and EU member states in Hanoi on March 5, on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Horse.
PM Chinh emphasised that the meeting took place in the context that Vietnam has successfully held the 14th National Party Congress, and Vietnam and the EU officially upgraded its relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening a new chapter in the bilateral relations. He affirmed that the EU and its member states are top priority partners in Vietnam's foreign policy, and the establishment of a new framework reflects the increasingly high level of political trust and creates momentum for expanding cooperation in all fields. Read full story
- Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong on March 5 held phone talks with Philippine Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs for Policy Leo Herrera-Lim.
In the talks, Cuong stressed that 2026 holds special significance as it marks the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Philippines (1976–2026), and also the year the Philippines assumes the role of ASEAN Chair. These milestones provide important opportunities for the two countries to strengthen ties, he said. Read full story
- The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) on March 5 held the third “Czechoslovakia Day”, marking the 76th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Czechoslovakia (February 2, 1950 – 2026).
The event was attended by Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Duong Hoai Nam, Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Ho Chi Minh City Ngo Hong Chuyen, HUFO Chairwoman Ha Thanh, Mayor of Sala town in Slovakia’s Nitra region Jozef Belicky, and members of the Czech and Slovak communities living and working in the city. Read full story
- Fisheries Surveillance Vessel 260 has carried an election team and ballot boxes to organise early voting for voters who are on duty aboard vessels in waters bordering Vietnam–Indonesia and Vietnam–Malaysia, as well as in Con Dao special zone.
The vessel completed its mission and returned to the shore on March 5, docking at a port in Phuoc Thang ward of Ho Chi Minh City. Read full story
- Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang highlighted measures taken by Vietnamese ministries and agencies to ensure trade, economic activities and energy security amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East, at the ministry's regular press briefing on March 5.
She said the Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued recommendations to minimise the impact of the conflict in the region. Export–import industry associations were requested to closely monitor developments and maintain regular exchanges with relevant authorities to provide updated information for their members, enabling them to proactively adjust production, import–export and transport plans, avoid congestion and reduce negative impacts arising from the current conflict. Read full story
- The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has approved a plan to establish a 500 billion VND (about 19.7 million USD) venture capital fund to mobilise social resources for the city’s innovation startup ecosystem and technology enterprises.
Under the plan, the fund will begin operations in 2026 with an initial charter capital investment of 500 billion VND, including 200 billion VND (40%) from the State budget and 300 billion VND (60%) from private investors. The city aims to expand the fund’s capital to at least 5 trillion VND by 2035. Read full story
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the Gia Lai provincial People’s Committee, held an international press conference in Hanoi on March 5 to introduce the Visit Vietnam Year – Gia Lai 2026 under the theme "Mountains embrace the Sea".
The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van, Vice Chairwoman of the Gia Lai provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich, representatives of provincial departments and agencies, foreign diplomatic missions, and domestic and international media./. Read full story
