Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selectednews summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency.
- Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception for visitingGreek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou in Hanoi on May 16.
The Vietnamese Party leader congratulatedSakellaropoulou on becoming the first female president of Greece, and thankedthe Greek people for their valuable support for Vietnam’s struggle forindependence in the past as well as the current national construction,especially in COVID-19 prevention and control. Read full story
- President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Greek counterpartKaterina Sakellaropoulou shared delight at the growth of Vietnam-Greece tiesand agreed on measures to promote the relations during their talks in Hanoi onMay 16.
President Sakellaropoulou lauded the importantachievements that Vietnam has made during its struggle for independence andpresent process of socio-economic development. She affirmed that Greece highlyvalued the increasingly important role of Vietnam in the region and the world,and hoped to foster cooperation with Vietnam in all fields. Read full story
The Lao NA leader said that the event is a goodchance for both sides to learn from each other to promote post-pandemicsocio-economic recovery and development. Read full story
- The Economic Times, an Indian English-language daily, hasposted a commentary on the Vietnamese Prime Minister’s working visit to the USand the UN, saying that the trip aims to reaffirm Vietnam’s role in stabilisingSoutheast Asia.
It wrote that PM Pham Minh Chinh has undertaken asuccessful and landmark visit to the US eyeing to push partnership, includingASEAN - US ties that will play a big role in peace and stability in SoutheastAsia. Read full story
- Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on May 16 hosted areception for Deputy PM and President of the National Olympic Committee ofThailand Prawit Wongsuwon.
The Thai official is paying a visit to Vietnam andattending activities of the ongoing SEA Games 31. Read full story
- Two Vietnamese university professors were honoured with theKovalevskaya Award 2021 for their outstanding achievements in applied sciencesat a May 16 ceremony with Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan in attendance.
The awardees were Prof., Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Mai, Vice Rector of theUniversity of Science at the Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City(VNU-HCM); and Prof., Dr. and Meritorious Teacher Nguyen Minh Thuy, a seniorlecturer in food technology at the Faculty of Agriculture, the Can ThoUniversity. Read full story
- Ho Chi Minh City will spare no efforts to translate itscooperation plans with the state of Victoria in Australia, Chairman of themunicipal People’s Committee Phan Van Mai said on May 16.
He made the pledge while joining virtual talkswith Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews and the signing ceremony of anagreement on friendship and cooperation between the city and Victoria. Read full story
The tours have been arranged to fit in with the guests’schedules, and focus on the cultural, historical and architectural values ofHanoi, along with scenic spots and ancient villages on the city’s outskirts. Read full story
- Vietnamese swimmers have baggedsix gold and seven silver medals so far, basically completing their medaltarget set for the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).
At SEA Games 31, the Vietnamese swimming team set a target of wining of from 6to 8 gold medals./. Read full story