☀ Morning digest on May 20

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

– President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said he hopes to seemore cooperation projects between Vietnam and Singapore while hosting visitingSpeaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin in Hanoi on May 19.

Bilateraltrade is growing positively, with more and more Singaporean-invested projectsin Vietnam, Phuc said, considering the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP)model a symbol of economic collaboration between the nations. Read full story

– President Nguyen Xuan Phuc presented the Ho Chi Minh Awardsin Science and Technology to 49 authors involved in two outstanding projects inthe field of military-defence. The projects have been developed by theMilitary Telecommunications & Industry Corporation (Viettel). They havebeen recognised internationally, comprising two inventions receivinginternational patents, eight others patented in Vietnam and 15 reports releasedat prestigious international scientific conferences. Read full story

– Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip to the US to attendthe ASEAN-US Special Summit, and pay working visits to the US and the UnitedNations (UN) from May 11-17 has produced a lot of important results, bothmultilaterally and bilaterally, contributing to promoting the relations betweenASEAN and the US, Vietnam and the UN, and Vietnam and the US, and affirming thecountry's position and prestige in the international arena. 

During hisstay in the US, PM Chinh engaged in more than 60 activities in Washington D.C,Boston, New York and San Francisco. He attended and delivered a speech at thesessions of the ASEAN - US Special Summit, and met with leaders of severalASEAN countries such as the Prime Ministers of Laos, Cambodia and Singapore,and the President of Indonesia. Read full story

– Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Huereceived Michael Arthur, Senior Vice President of Boeing and President ofBoeing International, in Hanoi on May 19. Lauding the aviation group’sactivities in Vietnam and sharing its COVID-19-induced difficulties, Hueexpressed his belief in Boeing’s post-pandemic recovery, particularly inSoutheast Asia and Vietnam. Read full story

– Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou left Ho Chi MinhCity on May 19, concluding her five-day official visit to Vietnam. Duringher stay in Vietnam, President Sakellaropoulou paid tribute to late PresidentHo Chi Minh at his Mausoleum, laid a wreath at the Heroic Martyrs’ Monument,held talks with President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, paid a courtesy visit to PartyGeneral Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, met with National Assembly Chairman VuongDinh Hue, witnessed the signing of important documents, and joined a tea partychaired by Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan. Read full story

- Vietnam's Trade Counsellor in Russia Duong Hoang Minh hasproposed the Russian Government consider exempting visas for Vietnamesetourists for 15 days, in the context that it has exempted visas for visitorsfrom Laos and Thailand for 30 days.

Speaking at the third SaintPetersburg-Vietnam Tourism Forum, which was held in a hybrid format on May 17within the framework of "Vietnamese days in Saint Petersburg", Minhsaid that Vietnam always creates the most favourable conditions for Russiantourists such as offering a 15-day visa exemption for those to Vietnam and 30days for those on direct flights to its Phu Quoc island. Read full story

- The southern province of Kien Giang is calling forinvestment in 55 projects meant to cope with climate change and prevent naturaldisasters and coastal and riverine erosion. The newly approved projectsinclude 14 in transportation, 15 in agriculture and irrigation, 20 in watersupply, two in water drainage, three in wastewater treatment, and one in solidwaste treatment. Read full story/.
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State President Luong Cuong delivers New Year greetings to overseas Vietnamese. (Photo: VNA)

OVs urged to help realise vision of peaceful, prosperous Vietnam

On behalf of the State and people nationwide, State President Luong Cuong expressed appreciation for the overseas Vietnamese’s affection and responsibility toward the country, affirming that the “Vietnamese aspiration” is the nation’s spiritual driving force.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister receives Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam

PM Chinh briefed Ambassador He on the important outcomes of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), particularly its strong resolve, new highlights, major goals, strategic orientations, and breakthrough solutions aimed at turning Vietnam into a socialist-oriented developed country.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang. (Photo: VNA)

Homeland Spring highlights diaspora role in tech transfer and startups

The programme enables OVs to meet Party and State leaders, update themselves on national development orientations and share ideas and proposals in science and technology, innovation, investment, education and promoting Vietnam’s image abroad. It also serves as a platform connecting the diaspora with ministries, sectors and localities to advance cooperation, knowledge transfer and international linkages, Hang told the Vietnam News Agency.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Neak Chandarith, Director of the Institute for International Studies and Public Policy (IISPP) at the Royal University of Phnom Penh grants an interview to the Vietnam News Agency. (Photo: VNA)

Historic visit reinforces political trust between Vietnam and Cambodia: scholar

According to Dr. Neak Chandarith, the outcomes of the 14th Party Congress signal that in a new era of development for Vietnam and the region, the two countries need to further strengthen their traditional friendship and close solidarity under the motto “solidarity, democracy, discipline, progress and development.” The visit, he stressed, reflects a high degree of political trust.

A view of the national conference disseminating and implementing the Resolution of 14th National Party Congress in Hanoi on February 7, 2026 (Photo: VNA)

Foreign affairs a key, regular task in new era: FM

The Congress added the perspectives of strategic autonomy and self-strengthening, and affirmed foreign affairs and international integration as a “key and regular” task, said Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung.

Party General Secretary To Lam and incumbent and former leaders of the Party and State attend the conference on February 7. (Photo: VNA)

14th National Party Congress sets new development mindset, action-driven growth model: official

Elaborating the special significance of the 14th National Party Congress, Trinh Van Quyet underscored that the event marked a development turning point, shaping a new development mindset and establishing a depth and quality-based growth model driven by science – technology, innovation, and knowledge, to replace the capital-, resource- and low-cost labour-based growth model.

Party members of the Vietnam News Agency attend the event via videoconferencing on February 7. (Photo: VNA)

Official reports on Party building tasks, Party Statutes implementation

The 14th Party Congress determined that the Party Statutes, along with the Political Platform for national construction during the transitional period to socialism, will be supplemented and amended at the 15th National Party Congress, which coincides with the 100th founding anniversary of the Party.

A view of My Khe beach in Da Nang city (Photo: VNA)

Da Nang moves to turn Party Congress's resolution into benefits for people

Nguyen Hong Lai, Secretary of the Party Committee of Tra Tan commune, said the committee has drawn up a plan to disseminate and implement the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress, aiming to ensure that all local officials and Party members fully grasp the spirit of the Resolution and promptly work to translate it into practical results.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presents the action plan for implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress at the conference on February 7. (Photo: VNA)

PM calls for concerted efforts to implement 14th National Party Congress's Resolution

The Government leader emphasised the special significance of the action plan, noting that it represents an innovative approach that is both strategic and comprehensive while also concrete, practical, time-saving and feasible, helping the Resolution to be swiftly implemented in reality and generate fruitful outcomes across all fields so that the people can soon benefit from the achievements of the 14th National Party Congress.