Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
- Party General Secretary To Lam welcomed Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák’s visit to Vietnam during a reception in Hanoi on November 18, saying that it coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and contributes to deepening bilateral traditional friendship.
General Secretary Lam reaffirmed that Slovakia has always been a loyal and close friend of Vietnam, expressing thanks to the Slovak Government and people for their continuous support for and solidarity with the Vietnamese people over the past 75 years. Read full story
- Party General Secretary To Lam received Vincent Clerc, Chief Executive Officer of Denmark’s A.P. Moller – Maersk on November 18 in Hanoi.
During the reception, General Secretary Lam expressed his delight at the positive development of the Vietnam–Denmark Comprehensive Partnership and the Green Strategic Partnership between the two countries, which have served as key drivers for promoting bilateral relations across all fields in line with the trend of green and sustainable development. Read full story
- Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered a policy speech at the Kuwait Diplomatic Institute on November 18 as part of his official visit to Kuwait, stressing that Vietnam–Kuwait relations are entering a period of dynamic transformation and hold the potential to become a model partnership between Southeast Asia and the Gulf, as well as a solid friendship bridge connecting Asia and the Middle East.
The PM expressed sincere gratitude to the Emir, Crown Prince, Government and people of Kuwait for the warm and thoughtful welcome extended to the Vietnamese delegation. He noted his visit is the first by a high-ranking Vietnamese leader in 16 years and takes place as the two countries prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2026. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 18 held working sessions with officials and business leaders of Kuwait to promote the materialisation of the countries’ strategic partnership across various fields.
During his meeting with Sheikh Saoud Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah, Managing Director of the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), PM Chinh, who is on an official visit to the country, said that his agreement with Kuwaiti leaders to upgrade Vietnam-Kuwait relations to a Strategic Partnership during the trip provides favourable conditions for advancing cooperation in all areas, especially economy. Read full story
- Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh hosted a reception in Hanoi on November 18 for Dr. Marcin Czepelak, Secretary-General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), seeking its technical and personnel support for the country’s International Arbitration Centre (IAC) slated to become operational as early as this month.
Binh highlighted the PCA’s record caseload of nearly 500 disputes in 2023-2024, the highest in its 125-year history, as evidence of its growing role and reputation in delivering justice worldwide. Read full story
- Nguyen Thi Binh, former member of the Party Central Committee, former Vice State President of Vietnam, and Honorary President of the Vietnam Peace and Development Council (VPDC), has been conferred with Romesh Chandra Peace Award by the World Peace Council (WPC) and the All India Peace and Solidarity Organisations (AIPSO) for her outstanding contributions to peace and international solidarity.
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) and AIPSO jointly hosted a ceremony to honour Binh on November 18. Read full story./.
☀️ Morning digest on November 18
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
