☀️ Morning digest on September 22

Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.

- Party General Secretary To Lam requested the Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (Petrovietnam) to continue firmly ensuring national energy security, and leading industrialisation and modernisation while attending a ceremony to mark its 50th founding anniversary (September 3, 1975-2025) on September 21.

Congratulating the group on its great achievements, General Secretary Lam emphasised that looking back over the past 50 years, Petrovietnam has made tremendous contributions, as it has accounted for 20-30% of total state budget revenue for many years, played an important role in stabilising the macro-economy and ensuring national energy security. It and even helped to sustain the lifeline of society and safeguard regime security during challenging times amidst global political upheavals. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who heads the Steering Committee for reviewing and untangling knots in the legal document system, affirmed three objectives in legal review while chairing the committee's sixth meeting in Hanoi on September 20.

He underlined that the first target is to make an institutional reform by shifting from an administrative management state to a developmental and service-oriented state, creating a more enabling environment for people and businesses. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the sixth meeting of the Coordinating Council for Red River Delta Region in Hanoi on September 20, during which he urged the region to take the lead in three major areas to drive the country to the new era.

The region must pioneer in making breakthroughs in rapid, sustainable growth to raise residents’ living standards, said PM Chinh, who is also Chairman of the council. Read full story

- The “V Fest – Vietnam Today” music festival took place at the National Exposition Centre in Dong Anh commune, Hanoi, on September 20 evening, with the attendance of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

The event honoured the beauty of Vietnam and its people and culture in a new era, showcasing artistic creativity and national pride. It stood as a brilliant finale to the series of three grand cultural events held in September to mark the 80th National Day and the 55th anniversary of VTV’s first broadcast (September 7, 1970 – 2025). Read full story

- A high-level delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) led by Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh paid a working visit to the Czech Republic from September 18-21, aiming at consolidating friendship and expanding cooperation between the two countries.

On September 19, Thanh held meetings with President of Senate of the Czech Parliament Milos Vystrcil and Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech parliament Jan Skopecek. Read full story

- More than 40 Vietnamese companies took part in a Vietnam–Russia business networking session in Moscow on September 19, showing strong interest in expanding cooperation with Russian partners.

The event, part of the International Trade Day Forum 2025 (IDT-2025) and held in a business-to-business format, allowed Vietnamese firms to showcase products, discuss business plans, and explore potential partnerships. Read full story

- Vietnamese pop star Duc Phuc has made history by winning the top prize at Intervision 2025, marking the international music contest’s comeback after three decades.

Performing before 11,000 spectators at Moscow’s Live Arena, Duc Phuc captivated the audiences with his powerful rendition of “Phu Dong Thien Vuong”. The song, rich in historical themes and traditional folk elements, showcased his vocal strength and stage presence. His performance, featuring the striking image of the legendary Saint Giong, brought the hall to a standstill before erupting in thunderous applause. Read full story./.

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