Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
- With the steadfastness and wisdom of the provincial Party Committee, the unity of the authorities, armed forces, and the people, and the province’s unique potential and advantages being properly leveraged, An Giang will achieve new breakthroughs and affirm its position as a dynamic growth pole of the Mekong Delta, said Party General Secretary To Lam.
He made the remarks during a working session with the Standing Board of the An Giang Party Committee in the Phu Quoc special zone on November 20. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Ibrahim Boughali, Speaker of the National People's Assembly (APN) of Algeria, on November 20, within the framework of his official visit to the African nation.
Speaker Boughali affirmed that the Vietnamese government leader’s visit marks an important milestone, contributing to promoting bilateral relations. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 20 evening (Hanoi time) asked police, military, militia and youth forces to reach flood-isolated areas overnight to rescue residents and deliver food, water and other aid by all means.
Chairing an an emergency online meeting with representatives of ministries, agencies and localities on responses to heavy rains, floods, and other natural disasters in several central provinces while in Algeria, the leader urged localities to review and assess conditions, especially in submerged and cut-off areas, to plan timely support. Read full story
- As part of his official visit to Algeria, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held working sessions on November 20 with several Algerian ministers and leaders of major economic groups and organisations of the African nation to advance the implementation of the newly established Vietnam–Algeria Strategic Partnership.
At a meeting with Algerian Minister of State for Energy and Mines Mohamed Arkab, PM Chinh noted that during his talks and meetings with host leaders, the two sides shared the view that there are no limits to bilateral cooperation, especially in the economic sphere. He proposed expanding oil exploration alongside deeper collaboration in petrochemicals and petroleum processing to increase resources value. He also called for stronger partnerships in Vietnam’s key sectors including solar and wind energy, machinery and electrical equipment, and smart grid development. Read full story
- South Africa hopes and needs Vietnam to be part of the G20 and also wants the world to understand that solidarity is a deliberate choice, South African Ambassador to Vietnam Vuyiswa Tulelo has stated.
In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s upcoming attendance at the G20 Summit and bilateral activities in South Africa at the invitation of President of South Africa and President of G20 in 2025 Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the diplomat highlighted the significance of the event, noting that it represents another step forward, demonstrating the growing strength and dynamism of bilateral relations. Read full story
- The Vietnam People Army will provide full support to help Laos successfully stage the parade and ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of its National Day (December 2, 1975–2025), said Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang.
Thang made the pledge while paying a courtesy visit to Lao Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Khamliang Outhakaysone in Vientiane on November 20. Read full story
- A conference on national tourism promotion for 2026 has been held in the northern province of Ninh Binh, aimed at strengthening Vietnam’s global destination competitiveness and improving coordination among government agencies, localities and businesses.
The November 19 event, co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the provincial People’s Committee, also sought to expand private-sector participation in promotion activities and leverage Vietnam’s cultural, heritage, culinary and natural assets to sharpen its national tourism brand. Read full story
- A Vietnamese delegation led by Ambassador to France and Representative of the State President to the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) Dinh Toan Thang attended the 46th session of the Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie (CMF 46) in Kigali, Rwanda, on November 19-20.
In his remarks at the conference, Thang affirmed that Vietnam attaches great importance to gender equality and women’s empowerment, noting the country’s significant achievements in this area. He expressed Vietnam’s strong support for the Francophonie community’s efforts to promote gender equality and empower women and girls through the active implementation of the Francophonie gender equality strategy and related projects and initiatives./. Read full story
