Hanoi, November 3 (VNA) – The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
- Party General Secretary To Lam has suggested the US continue supporting and expanding cooperation with Vietnam in addressing post-war issues, including dioxin cleanup, bomb and mine clearance, assistance for those with disabilities, and search and identification of remains of Vietnamese soldiers missing during the war.
These joint efforts not only carry profound humanitarian value but also serve as a vital foundation to heal the wounds of the past, build goodwill and mutual trust, and pave the way for a long-term partnership between the two countries, he told US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during a reception in Hanoi on November 2. Read full story
- Party General Secretary To Lam urged the central city of Hue to expedite post-flood recovery efforts, aiming to swiftly return students to school and restore normalcy for residents, during a working trip on November 2.
The Party chief praised the city’s rapid and decisive response to severe flooding, citing it as proof of the effective two-tier local administration model. He spotlighted the use of digital technology for transparent, real-time information and early warnings, alongside robust community solidarity in disaster response. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the second meeting of the national steering committee for implementing the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68/NQ/TW on the private sector development on November 1.
As soon as Resolution No. 68 was issued, the National Assembly, the Government, ministries, sectors, and localities have released legal documents, particularly the Government’s Resolution No. 138/NQ-CP, dated May 16, and Resolution No. 139/NQ-CP, dated May 17, to promptly institutionalise and carry out it. Read full story
- Vietnam’s data exchange platform should be built on pioneering regulations, cutting-edge technologies, and a highly skilled workforce as its core drivers, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Chairing a conference on developing a data exchange in Vietnam on November 1, the PM asked for greater efforts to complete the platform in November this year. Read full story
- State President Luong Cuong received US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who is on an official visit to Vietnam, on November 2.
President Cuong welcomed Hegseth’s visit and expressed his belief that it will contribute significantly to realising commitments between the two countries' high-ranking leaders, further promoting the Vietnam–US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a more substantive, effective and sustainable manner, as the two nations celebrate the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. Read full story
- A US delegation led by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is paying an official visit to Vietnam from November 2–3.
On the afternoon of November 2, General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, hosted a welcome ceremony for Hegseth and his entourage. Read full story
- More than 80 education experts, representatives of universities from both Vietnam and the United Kingdom, businesses, and international organisations attended a recent forum in London to exchange knowledge and explore opportunities for establishing sustainable partnerships in science, technology, and innovation.
The event was jointly organised by the British Council in collaboration with Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK, and the Vietnamese Intellectual Society in the UK and Ireland (VIS). Read full story
- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on October 31 officially adopted a resolution on the honouring and joint commemoration of the 300th birth anniversary of Le Quy Don, one of Vietnam’s greatest cultural figures and scholars.
The decision was made at the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Read full story
- Sun PhuQuoc Airways officially took off with its first commercial flights to Phu Quoc on the morning of November 1, marking the beginning of Vietnam’s first leisure airline.
This morning, the skies over Vietnam welcomed a new pair of wings as Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA), a member of Sun Group, officially commenced commercial operations. Read full story
- The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum (VNFAM) launched a new programme “Night at the Museum” on October 31, bringing art to life after dark.
For the first time, the museum is opening its doors at night to offer visitors a fresh and engaging experience with a series of themed events./. Read full story
