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☀️ Morning digest on May 6

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

-Vice Chairmanof the HCM City People’s Committee Duong Anh Duc hosted a reception for UNICEFRepresentative in Vietnam Rana Flowers on May 5 to discuss the futurecooperation between the two sides.

The city'sdepartments will continue coordinating with UNICEF to study, develop andimplement projects supported by the latter, the city leader said. Read full story

-Thai Ministerof Digital Economy and Society Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn on May 5 had a meetingwith Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh, following the fourthmeeting of the Vietnam-Thailand Joint Trade Committee (JTC) in Bangkok.

The Minister affirmedthat Thailand wants to cooperate with Vietnam in such fields as informationinfrastructure, cloud computing, social network management, digitaltransformation and digital economy. Read full story

-Japan’s Nikkei Daily has run an articlehighlighting the strong post-COVID-19 recovery of Vietnam’s air cargo industry.

According to the article, the industry is pushingthrough the pandemic and other headwinds in the global economy, with the numberof flights surging and a new homegrown freight carrier set to take to the skies. Read full story

- The Ministryof Industry and Trade (MoIT) on May 5 launched the Vietnam scaling up energyefficiency project which aims to encourage the business community to changetechnology towards economical and efficient use of energy in the industrialsector.

Using energy economically and efficiently is apractical solution to help ensure national energy security, develop theeconomy, protect the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, TrinhQuoc Vu, Deputy Director of the Department of Energy Saving and SustainableDepartment under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) said at the launch. Read full story 

-A Ministry of Health (MoH) delegation led byDeputy Minister Nguyen Truong Son inspected health services and COVID-19control measures arranged by Bac Ninh as a host of sport events of the upcoming31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

As instructed by the MoH, the northern provincehas increased supply of COVID-19 test kits and established 10 teams to supervisevirus control measures and ensure sanitation at competition and athletes’accommodation venues. Read full story

-Vietravel Airlineshas become the official airline partner for the upcoming 31st Southeast AsianGames (SEA Games 31) following an agreement signed between the carrier and theorganisers on May 5.

It forms part of the airlines’ drive to contributeto the development of sport in Vietnam and its regional neighbours. Read full story

-Metfone, theCambodian affiliate of Vietnam’s military-run industry and telecoms groupViettel, has presented 700 roaming and internet-enabled SIM cards to athletesand members of the Cambodian delegation attending the 31st Southeast AsianGames in Vietnam.

The SIM cards were handed over to the NationalOlympics Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) by Metfone Deputy General Director CaoManh Duc on May 4. Read full story

-Head coachPark Hang-seo said Vietnam’s U23 footballers are under great pressure, but heis certain they will make the fans happy at SEA Games 31.

He made the remark at a press conference May 5  together with other coaches of the teams inGroup A of men’s football at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31). Read full story/. 
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National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man (R) and President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram in Hanoi during the latter's official visit to Vietnam from August 5-7, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Thailand's parliamentary leader concludes official visit to Vietnam

Thailand attaches great importance to its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam, and the two countries share a solid foundation of friendship, many common strategic interests and significant potential for cooperation, said President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram.

Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung speaks at the 33rd Diplomatic Conference's closing session in Hanoi on August 7, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

33rd Diplomatic Conference wraps up in Hanoi

Foreign relations are no longer viewed simply as relations with the outside world but as an integral component of national comprehensive strength and a responsibility shared by the entire Party, people, armed forces and political system.

Lawmakers in a group discussion (Photo: VNA)

Lawmakers seek legal reforms to promote telecom infrastructure data sharing

A deputy of Ha Tinh province said there is currently no clear legal basis for sharing technical infrastructure data. While the issue may be less apparent under normal circumstances, it could hamper local coordination and response during storms, floods and other disasters when detailed infrastructure data is not readily available.

Consuls general of ASEAN countries in Ho Chi Minh City show calligraphy works presented to them at the gathering on August 7. (Photo: VNA)

Get-together celebrates 59th founding anniversary of ASEAN

​Despite differences in history, culture, languages, religions, levels of development, and social conditions, ASEAN member states have chosen to respect one another, build consensus, and pursue shared regional interests. It’s the unity in diversity that has shaped ASEAN’s identity, strength, resilience, and central role in the regional architecture.

Vina Nadjibulla, former Vice President for Research and Strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (Photo; VNA)

33rd Diplomatic Conference: Vietnam's foreign policy wins praise from Canadian expert

Vina Nadjibulla, former Vice President for Research and Strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, credited pragmatic diplomacy with allowing Vietnam to build relationships with a range of partners without becoming overly dependent on any single country. That approach, she noted, has become more relevant as major-power rivalry heats up, the global economy fragments, and pressure mounts on countries to pick sides.

Minister of Agriculture and Environment Trinh Viet Hung speaks at the session (Photo: VNA)

Legislators review bills to streamline administrative procedures in agriculture, environment

Presenting the draft law on amending and supplementing several articles of 10 laws concerning administrative procedures and business conditions in the agriculture and environment sector, Minister of Agriculture and Environment Trinh Viet Hung said it is designed to institutionalise the Party's policy of reducing and simplifying administrative procedures and business conditions, while promoting decentralisation, innovation, and more effective state governance.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee (right) hosts a reception for Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn in Hanoi during her state visit to Vietnam in September last year (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Australia to further strengthen cooperation

The messages posted on Australian Government media platforms highlighted Australia and Vietnam as close regional partners with a long-standing friendship. This will be General Secretary and President Lam’s first visit to Australia since being appointed as President in April and it is also the first in-person meeting between the two leaders.

Lawmakers discuss bills in groups (Photo: VNA)

Lawmakers mull over various bills in group debates

The legislative package includes a draft Law on Urban Development, a bill amending and supplementing several articles of 10 laws that govern administrative procedures and business conditions in agriculture and environment, and the draft Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Radio Frequencies, the Law on Telecommunications, the Law on E-Transactions, and the Law on Technology Transfer.

A flag-raising ceremony is held to mark the 58th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on August 8, 2025 (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam remains active contributor to ASEAN Community Vision 2045

Vietnam's 31-year journey with ASEAN stands as compelling testimony to its strong commitment to regional integration, as well as its pioneering spirit, sense of responsibility, and proactive contributions to building a united and resilient ASEAN Community.

Bui Quang Hung, Deputy Director General of the Trade Promotion Agency, addresses the seminar. (Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Industry and Trade)

Vietnam, Netherlands seek deeper manufacturing cooperation

Manufacturing remains one of Vietnam's core industries, making a major contribution to economic growth, exports and foreign direct investment. The country has become an important production base for multinational corporations in electronics, precision engineering, electrical equipment and high-tech industries.

Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith (right) receives General Nguyen Trong Nghia, Chairman of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army on August 6 (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Laos strengthen political, defence ties

The Lao leaders expressed satisfaction with the steady development of bilateral ties, noting that political relations have become increasingly close, deep and trustworthy, serving as the guiding force for overall cooperation.

Collins Chong Yew Keat, a foreign affairs, security and strategy analyst at the University of Malaya (Photo: VNA)

Malaysia-Vietnam defence ties set for more practical cooperation: expert

According to the expert, another key outcome was the reaffirmation of the 2023 defence cooperation MoU and the Action Programme for implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as the principal roadmap for future collaboration. The framework builds on existing cooperation in delegation exchanges, consultation mechanisms, military education, defence industry, and coordination within ASEAN and other multilateral forums.

Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung speaks at the networking session with business community on August 6. (Photo: VNA)

Diplomacy to accompany businesses in expanding Vietnam's development space

Opening the event, Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung said Vietnam is entering a new era of development in which foreign affairs and international integration is a crucial and regular task, contributing to maintaining a peaceful and stable environment, mobilising external resources and enhancing the country's international standing.