☀️ Morning digest on September 5

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

-On theoccasion of the 77th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) andNational Day (September 2 - also the date of death of President Ho Chi Minh),President Nguyen Xuan Phuc offered incense in commemoration of the late leaderat Na Nua tent in Tan Trao special national relic site in the northern provinceof Tuyen Quang on September 4. Read full story

-On theoccasion of Vietnam’s 77th National Day (September 2), leaders of foreignparties, countries and international organisations have sent their messages andletters of congratulations to the Southeast Asian nation’s leaders. Read full story

-Politburomember, and Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City's Party Committee Nguyen Van Nenhosted a reception on September 4 for US Special Presidential Envoy for ClimateJohn Kerry who stressed the need for the US and Vietnam to strengthencooperation to carry out policies in response to climate change.

Kerry also highlighted the urgency to promotenational and global efforts to minimise global warming and enhance endeavoursto adapt to climate change impacts, adding that the US and Vietnam have goodrelations in many fields.Read full story

The US Special Envoy for Climate paid a working visit to Ben Tre on climatechange situation in the Mekong Delta province on September 3.Read full story

-PrimeMinister Pham Minh Chinh on September 3 asked the northern midland province ofPhu Tho to work harder to become an economic connectivity centre betweenVietnam and other ASEAN member countries as well as China’s southwestern region.

At a working session with the Standing Board ofthe provincial Party Committee as part of his trip to the locality, Chinh said withits special potential and competitive advantages, Phu Tho should become aleading locality in the northern midland and mountainous region, especially inrapid, sustainable development and economic restructuring. Read full story

-TheParty and the State always pay special attention to education and training,ensuring the equal access to education for all, National Assembly ChairmanVuong Dinh Hue affirmed while attending the inaugural ceremony of a high schoolin a mountainous district of Nghe An province on September 3.

This is the only high school in Ky Son – one ofthe most 74 disadvantaged districts nationwide, about 250km from Nghe Anprovince’s Vinh city. More than 95% of its students belong to ethnic minoritygroups in the district.Read full story  

-TheUnited Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 2 adopted a resolution onthe organisation of a “High-level meeting on pandemic prevention, preparednessand response”.

The resolution was jointly introduced to the UNGAby Vietnam, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Costa Rica, Ghana, Jamaica, NewZealand, Rwanda, South Africa, Sweden and Indonesia. Read full story

-Adelegation of the Vietnamese education and training sector’s labour union ledby its President Nguyen Ngoc An attended the 36th ASEAN Plus One Council ofTeachers Convention with the Republic of Korea (ACT 1) held in Jakarta,Indonesia, from September 2-4.

With the theme “Recovering from the pandemic:Designing post-pandemic education in digitally infused world”, the eventattracted the participation of around 600 officials and teachers from ninemember countries, namely Brunei, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines,Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).Read full story

-AVietnamese rice product has for the first time been put on the shelves ofE.Leclerc Viry Châtillon, a hypermarket run by top French retailer E.Leclerc,as part of a programme run by the Vietnam Trade Office in France.

The product branded ‘Com Vietnam’ is produced byLoc Troi Group, a leading provider of agricultural services and products inVietnam. It was introduced in the E.Leclerc hypermarket chain on September 2during the office’s Vietnamese mid-autumn week event. Read full story

-Vietnam’sU20 team was held to a goalless draw in a friendly match against Palestine onSeptember 3 at Viet Tri Stadium in the northern province of Phu Tho.

The matchwas a warm-up for the Vietnamese team before they move to Indonesia for the2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U20 qualifiers in less than two weeksahead.Read full story/.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates at the event (Photo: VNA)

PM calls on Japanese firms to see Vietnam as strategic destination

Highlighting the growth of the Vietnam-Japan relations over the past 52 years with the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world, PM Chinh noted that bilateral economic, trade, and investment cooperation has continued to play a pivotal role, standing out as a highlight in the bilateral relationship.

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and Tanzanian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Tanzania strengthen ties on 60th anniversary

During the visit, she held talks with Tanzanian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo in Dar es Salaam to discuss measures to enhance the two countries' traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation, especially in trade and investment.

Participants at the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat (AEMR-31) (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam makes active contributions to AEMR-31

Vietnam actively contributed to the success of the retreat, engaging in discussions across key agenda items, expressing strong support for Malaysia’s economic initiatives and priorities for its 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presents the appointment decision to Dao Ngoc Dung as Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs. (Photo: VNA)

Ethnic and religious solidarity key to national strength: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed the newly established ministry to fully implement Party guidelines and state policies, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all ethnic groups while countering divisive efforts by hostile forces.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (3rd from left) and representatives from US businesses (Photo: VNA)

PM affirms commitments to US businesses

The PM called on US enterprises to join Vietnam in reaching these objectives, benefiting both sides and strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Congratulations extended to new AU Chairman

Congratulations extended to new AU Chairman

State President Luong Cuong on February 28 sent a message of congratulations to President of Angola João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço on his taking office as President of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) and Chairperson of the AU.

PM Pham Minh Chinh and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon are welcomed by Hanoi students. (Photo: VNA)

New Zealand PM wraps up Vietnam visit

The outcomes of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's official visit demonstrate significant development of bilateral ties and profound strategic trust between the two nations, creating a solid framework to bring the relationship to a new phase.

Party General Secretary To Lam addresses the working session with the Party Central Committee's Commission for Policies and Strategies on February 24. (Photo: VNA)

Party chief outlines policies for socio-economic development

Party General Secretary To Lam outlined ambitious economic growth targets of at least 8% for 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit rates in the coming years. He also provided orientations for digital asset and currency management in Vietnam.

At the press conference (Photo: VNA)

State President’s order on promulgation of three newly passed laws announced

The State President’s order on the promulgation of three laws, recently passed by the 15th National Assembly (NA) during its 9th extraordinary session, was announced on February 28 morning. They include the law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on the Organisation of the NA, the Law on Organisation of the Government, and the Law on Organisation of Local Governments.