☀️ Morning digest on May 10

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

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 08:36

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

- The 13th Party Central Committeeentered the fifth day of its ongoing 5th plenum on May 9, focusing on theproject on building Party organisations and developing membership. Officialsworked in groups to scrutinise a report on the leadership and instruction of thePolitburo and the Secretariat in 2021; and a project on the establishment ofprovincial steering committees for the prevention and control of corruption andother negative phenomena. Read full story

- Acting Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Thailand SarunCharoensuwan has suggested Vietnam and his country work together to furtherpromote two-way trade, towards reaching the goal of 25 billion USD by 2025.

Sarun made the suggestion at ameeting on May 9 with Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu,during which the host called on the Vietnamese Government to pay attention tosupporting Thai investment projects in the field of renewable energy. Read full story

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper in a meeting in Hanoi. (File photo: VNA)

- The US is a solid, and committedpartner to helping Vietnam realise its ambitious COP26 goals, US Ambassador toVietnam Marc E.Knapper said in an exclusive interview granted to Vietnam NewsAgency (VNA) reporters ahead of Prime Minister Pham Chinh’s trip to the US. Read full story

- Minister of Agriculture and RuralDevelopment Le Minh Hoan has suggested organising a forum for experts to shareinformation and initiatives, and build an action plan to help the domesticagricultural sector access new technologies.

Speaking at an international seminar onefficient agriculture in Vietnam, held virtually on May 8, the ministerstressed that the domestic agricultural sector should integrate values of theFourth Industrial Revolution through knowledge-based, smart agriculture. Read full story

- The Vietnam Blockchain Union (VBU)will hold the first congress in mid-May, aiming to establish an organisation toconnect the technology business community and provide consultancy to relatedagencies to develop policies and legal frameworks on technology, digitalassets, and currencies.

According to Hoang Van Huay, formerdeputy minister of Science, Technology and Environment (now the Ministry ofScience and Technology) and head of the preparatory committee for theestablishment of the VBU, the coming into being of the union will create animportant milestone, marking Vietnam's position on the world technology map. Read full story

- Vietnam earned 3.57 billion USD fromaquatic exports in the first four months of 2022, posting a year-on-yearincrease of 43.7 percent, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and RuralDevelopment. In April alone, the export value was 1.05 billion USD. Read full story

- A photo exhibition themed "Khatvong chien thang” (Aspirations for victory) opened at the NationalConvention Centre in Hanoi on May 9 as part of activities to welcome the 31stSoutheast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

Jointly organised by the informationand communications sub-committee for SEA Games 31 and Vietnam News Agency (VNA),the event features 500 photos selected from thousands of those archived at theVNA which spotlight outstanding Vietnamese athletes through nine editions ofthe regional event, from SEA Games 22 in 2003 to SEA Games 30 in 2019. Read full story

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper in a meeting in Hanoi. (File photo: VNA)

- The Main Press Centre (MPC) and the International Broadcasting Convention(IBC) for the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) officially opened atthe National Convention Centre on May 9.

The MPC, which holds a main presscentre and rooms for the media, is run by the Information and Communications Sub-Committeefor SEA Games 31. Read full story

- Ngo Mai Phuong secured the second silvermedal diving for Vietnam after she and her teammate Mai Hong Hanh achieved thesecond highest score in the women’s synchronised 3m springboard event on May 9.

They competed against rivals fromMalaysia and Singapore during the finals held at My Dinh Aquatic Centre inHanoi at the ongoing SEA Games 31./. Read full story

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Prof. Dr. Qiu Yong (L), Secretary of the Tsinghua University’s Party Committee and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences presents the "Honorary Professor" title to PM Pham Minh Chinh. (Photo: VNA)

PM receives Honorary Professor title of Tsinghua University

02/03/2025 16:05

The title also demonstrates the Chinese side's recognition of the Vietnamese Government's efforts in promoting Vietnam-China relations, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Students study books on the Book Street in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)

Party chief highlights importance of lifelong learning

02/03/2025 14:00

Lifelong learning aims to dare to think, dare to speak, dare to do, dare to take responsibility, dare to sacrifice for the common good, and to become useful persons for society.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates at the event (Photo: VNA)

PM calls on Japanese firms to see Vietnam as strategic destination

01/03/2025 18:59

Highlighting the growth of the Vietnam-Japan relations over the past 52 years with the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world, PM Chinh noted that bilateral economic, trade, and investment cooperation has continued to play a pivotal role, standing out as a highlight in the bilateral relationship.

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and Tanzanian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Tanzania strengthen ties on 60th anniversary

01/03/2025 18:20

During the visit, she held talks with Tanzanian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo in Dar es Salaam to discuss measures to enhance the two countries' traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation, especially in trade and investment.

Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Truong Giang (L) and Solvakia's First Deputy Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Marek Estok (Photo: VNA)

Slovakia considers Vietnam a key partner in Asia-Pacific

01/03/2025 17:34

Deputy Minister Estok underscored Slovakia’s recognition of Vietnam’s international role and praised bilateral coordination in supporting each other’s candidacies for international organisations.

Participants at the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat (AEMR-31) (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam makes active contributions to AEMR-31

01/03/2025 16:55

Vietnam actively contributed to the success of the retreat, engaging in discussions across key agenda items, expressing strong support for Malaysia’s economic initiatives and priorities for its 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presents the appointment decision to Dao Ngoc Dung as Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs. (Photo: VNA)

Ethnic and religious solidarity key to national strength: PM

01/03/2025 16:47

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed the newly established ministry to fully implement Party guidelines and state policies, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all ethnic groups while countering divisive efforts by hostile forces.

ietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Duong Hoai Nam, Mayor Jan Birke and other delegates (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Czech Republic bolster locality-to-locality cooperation

01/03/2025 16:15

Mayor Birke proposed Ambassador Nam support the promotion of connections between Nachod and Vietnam's localities to promote their strengths and expand investment and business opportunities for both sides' firms.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (3rd from left) and representatives from US businesses (Photo: VNA)

PM affirms commitments to US businesses

01/03/2025 15:40

The PM called on US enterprises to join Vietnam in reaching these objectives, benefiting both sides and strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Russian Consul General Sadykov Timur Sirozhevich speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)

75th anniversary of Vietnam-Russia diplomatic ties celebrated in Can Tho

01/03/2025 07:27

A gathering was held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on February 28 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Russia (January 30, 1950 - 2025).

Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Bui Le Thai (first left) and President of the Hungarian National Assembly László Kövér (second right) at the meeting on February 27. (Photo: VNA)

Hungary wishes to strengthen parliamentary cooperation with Vietnam

28/02/2025 22:19

Hungarian National Assembly Speaker László Kövér has expressed his desire to further enhance parliamentary cooperation between Hungary and Vietnam, particularly in sharing legislative experience.

Congratulations extended to new AU Chairman

28/02/2025 20:48

State President Luong Cuong on February 28 sent a message of congratulations to President of Angola João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço on his taking office as President of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) and Chairperson of the AU.

PM Pham Minh Chinh and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon are welcomed by Hanoi students. (Photo: VNA)

New Zealand PM wraps up Vietnam visit

28/02/2025 20:09

The outcomes of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's official visit demonstrate significant development of bilateral ties and profound strategic trust between the two nations, creating a solid framework to bring the relationship to a new phase.

☕ Afternoon briefing on February 28

28/02/2025 17:16

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

Party General Secretary To Lam addresses the working session with the Party Central Committee's Commission for Policies and Strategies on February 24. (Photo: VNA)

Party chief outlines policies for socio-economic development

28/02/2025 16:09

Party General Secretary To Lam outlined ambitious economic growth targets of at least 8% for 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit rates in the coming years. He also provided orientations for digital asset and currency management in Vietnam.

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc (R) meets with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on February 28. (Photo: VNA)

HCM City eyes multifaceted cooperation with New Zealand

28/02/2025 16:02

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc expressed his hope that PM Christopher Luxon’s visit will accelerate investment cooperation from New Zealand enterprises in the coming time.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to the press. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, New Zealand see huge opportunities across multiple fields: PM Luxon

28/02/2025 15:47

Two-way trade grew 40% in the last five years. But now is the right time for us to upgrade to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told the press.

State President’s order on promulgation of three newly passed laws announced

28/02/2025 11:26

The State President’s order on the promulgation of three laws, recently passed by the 15th National Assembly (NA) during its 9th extraordinary session, was announced on February 28 morning. They include the law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on the Organisation of the NA, the Law on Organisation of the Government, and the Law on Organisation of Local Governments.

At the dialogue in New York on February 27 with Secretary-General António Guterres on the contributions of the Francophonie bloc to the implementation of the UN agenda and his 2025 priorities. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam vows to promote realisation of Sustainable Development Goals: diplomat

28/02/2025 09:46

Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang underscored Vietnam’s strong support for initiatives aimed at accelerating climate action and ensuring climate financing, as well as for the Secretary-General’s efforts toward reforming the UN development system.

Vietnamese and Russian artists deliver a performance at the event. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam – Russia diplomatic ties observed in Moscow

28/02/2025 09:25

Over more than three-quarters of a century, the fraternal relations between Vietnam and Russia have undergone a long and challenging journey. However, the mutual affection they share remains unchanged. According to him, on the international stage, Vietnam stands as one of Russia’s closest partners within ASEAN in advancing Russia-ASEAN cooperation