Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
– State President Luong Cuong held talks with visiting Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn in Hanoi on September 10, during which the two leaders sought measures to boost the Vietnam – Australia ties to a new height.
They emphasised the importance of maintaining the momentum of high-level exchanges and contacts across Party, State, parliamentary and locality-to-locality channels to strengthen information sharing, and consolidate political trust and mutual understanding, thereby laying a firm foundation for wider cooperation. Read full story
– General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of treasuring its friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australia, stressing that Australia is a trusted partner of Vietnam, while hosting a reception in Hanoi on September 10 for Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn.
The Party chief voiced his belief that with strong political determination of both sides, the Vietnam – Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will grow even more strongly in the coming years. Read full story
– Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting in Hanoi on September 10 with Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn, who underlined that Australia wants to be a sincere and reliable partner of Vietnam.
Welcoming the Governor-General on her first state visit to Vietnam, PM Chinh said the trip will inject new momentum, vigour and determination into bilateral relations, helping to advance cooperation in a deeper, more substantive and effective manner in multiple fields. It also reflects both countries' strong commitment to building a peaceful, stable, inclusive and prosperous region. Read full story
– National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn in Hanoi on September 10, during which he proposed Australia continue to accompany and support Vietnam in its new development stage, and expand cooperation in priority areas such as green economy, digital economy, science and technology, innovation, and renewable energy.
The NA Chairman called on Australia to increase its aid budget, expand government scholarship programmes for Vietnamese students, and provide training and capacity building for Vietnamese officials and public servants. Read full story
– Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang has underscored Vietnam’s commitment to closely coordinating with ASEAN Chair 2025 Malaysia, fellow member states and partners to ensure the success of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings slated for October.
Deputy FM Giang, head of Vietnam's ASEAN SOM, pledged as much at the Senior Officials’ Meetings (SOM) of ASEAN, ASEAN+3 and the East Asia Summit (EAS) that took place on September 9–10 in Port Dickson, Malaysia. Read full story
– Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand Phan Minh Giang has highlighted the potential and strengths of the City of Palmerston North, noting its complementarity with Vietnam’s development priorities, especially in science and technology, innovation, green transition, and high-quality agriculture.
At a working session with Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith, Giang expressed his confidence in New Zealand and Palmerston North's support as a key contributor to the effective implementation of the Vietnam – New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, bringing tangible benefits to people and businesses in both countries. Read full story
– Global Finance has ranked Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Thi Hong A+, the highest grade in its 2025 Central Banker Report Cards.
The assessment, published annually since 1994, evaluates central bank governors from nearly 100 countries, territories and key regions, as well as the European Union, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) and the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). Read full story
– The 23rd Vietnam International Printing and Packaging Industry Exhibition - VietnamPrintPack 2025 kicked off at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City on September 10, gathering 350 businesses from 15 countries and territories.
The expo features more than 850 booths displaying a wide range of products, including printing and packaging machines, laminating machines, labeling technologies, and paper-related materials. Read full story./.
