Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
- Vietnam and Jordan have great potential to deepen cooperation not only for the benefit of their people but also for the interests of ASEAN and the Middle East, Party General Secretary To Lam said on November 12 during his meeting with King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein.
Welcoming the King at the Party Central Committee’s headquarters in Hanoi, General Secretary Lam said this is the first-ever head-of-state-level visit between Vietnam and Jordan, taking place at a very meaningful time as the two countries celebrate the 45th anniversary of their diplomatic ties (1980–2025). Read full story
- National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on November 12 held a meeting with King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, who is on a two-day official visit to Vietnam.
Welcoming King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein and his entourage, Chairman Man said the visit, which takes place on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Jordan (1980–2025), marks an important milestone and opens a new stage of deeper and more effective cooperation between the two countries.Read full story
- State President Luong Cuong held talks with King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Hanoi on November 12, during which the two sides agreed on measures to bring bilateral ties to a new phase of development.
President Cuong warmly welcomed the King on his first visit to Vietnam, stressing that the visit holds historic significance as the first high-level exchange between the two countries since they established diplomatic relations 45 years ago (1980–2025). Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, who is on a two-day official visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi on the afternoon of November 12.
The PM emphasised that the visit holds historic significance in laying a solid foundation for advancing the multifaceted cooperation between the two countries to a new, more substantive and effective phase, for the development and prosperity of both nations. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Official Dispatch No. 214/CD-TTg, urging localities in the central region to assess storm and flood damage and expedite recovery efforts.
The PM instructed Secretaries of Party Committees and Chairpersons of the People’s Committees of Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, Hue, Da Nang, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, and Dak Lak to review and accurately assess the need for food, shelter, and essential goods, and to provide timely assistance to affected households, particularly those whose homes were destroyed or severely damaged, policy-beneficiary families, and those facing hunger or hardship. Read full story
- The 20th theory seminar between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held in the northern province of Ninh Binh on November 12 under the theme “The path and practice of socialism in the 21st century.”
The CPV delegation was led by Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member, Chairman of the Central Theory Council, and President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, while the CPC delegation was headed by Li Shulei, Politburo member, Secretary of the CPC Central Committee’s Secretariat, and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee. Attending the seminar were representatives of ministries, central agencies, and localities, along with scientists, experts, and scholars from both countries, as well as the Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam. Read full story
- A large-scale joint rehearsal of the military and police forces took place on the morning of November 12 at Thatluang Square in Vientiane in preparation for celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Laos’ National Day (December 2, 1975 – 2025).
The joint rehearsal featured multiple marching formations representing exemplary units from the Lao army and police, showcasing their discipline, determination, and readiness for the grand parade on the upcoming National Day. Read full story
- The Vietnam Industry and Technology Week 2025 opened at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi on November 12, featuring nearly 750 booths from hundreds of domestic and international enterprises.
For the first time, the five largest industry and technology trade shows have been brought together in a premium exhibition space, creating a platform for strategic trade promotion and connecting knowledge, technology, and the business community, driving forward the journey of innovation and global integration./. Read full story
