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Party chief’s spouse, foreign female ambassadors wrap ‘banh chung’
The spouse of the Party General Secretary, Ngo Phuong Ly, on January 16 joined female ambassadors and diplomats of foreign countries in Hanoi in wrapping ‘banh chung’ (glutinous rice cake) – a traditional dish on the occasion of Vietnam's Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.
State President pays pre-Tet visit to Military Region 9
State President Luong Cuong visited, offered Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings and gifts to officers and soldiers of Military Region 9 on January 16, as part of his ongoing working visit to southern provinces.
Nam Dinh requested to maintain double-digit economic growth
Party General Secretary To Lam on January 16 urged the northern province of Nam Dinh to carry out socio-economic development solutions to achieve a double-digit GRDP growth rate this year, focusing on utilising all resources to invest in socio-economic infrastructure.
Vinh Long steps up cooperation with Cambodia’s Banteay Meancheay province
The Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long and Cambodia’s Banteay Meancheay province will bolster their cooperation under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on January 16 for the 2025 – 2029 period.
Vietnam ready to accompany UNDP in promoting sustainable development in Asia-Pacific Region
Vietnam will continue to closely coordinate with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in implementing development programmes and projects in the coming time, said Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN.
More potential for Vietnam - India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Ambassador
In a recent interview granted to Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the New Year 2025, Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Sandeep Arya shared insights about the future of the Vietnam-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, as well as potential areas of cooperation that will help further deepen the bilateral relations.
☀️ Morning digest on January 16
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
PM arrives in Warsaw, beginning Poland visit
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse Le Thi Bich Tran, and a delegation of Vietnam arrived at Frédéric Chopin Airport in Warsaw on the evening of January 15 (local time), beginning an official visit to Poland from January 15 to 18 at the invitation of Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Duong Van An relieved from position of NA deputy
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee decided to relieve Duong Van An from the position of NA deputy at its meeting on January 15.
State President Luong Cuong receives Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin
Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 15 for Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and a delegation of the Russian Government.
Deputy PM meets with leader of Chinese aircraft manufacturer
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha received Tan Wangeng, Director of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) in Hanoi on January 15.
Vietnam treasures traditional friendship with Hungary: diplomat
Vietnam places great importance on and seeks to deepen its traditional friendship and comprehensive partnership with Hungary, Ambassador Bui Le Thai has told Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok during a meeting following the presentation of his credentials.
Vietnamese, Cambodian border provinces strengthen friendship
Leaders of the Cambodian provinces of Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Kampong Cham, and Tboung Khmum on January 15 visited Tay Ninh – the southern Vietnamese province that shares the common border with Cambodia to present gifts and greetings to local leaders as the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival – Vietnam’s biggest traditional festival, is nearing.
Vietnam, China prioritise strengthening bilateral ties
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping talked over the phone on January 15, during which both leaders affirmed commitments to prioritising the enhancement of relations between the two countries.
Six draft laws to be included in 2025 legislation programme
Six draft laws will be added to the law-making programme in 2025, heard a meeting held by the National Assembly Standing Committee in Hanoi on January 15 to review and decide on adjustments to the Law and Ordinance Building Programme 2025.
Vietnam, Russia seek to foster cooperation in climate change adaptation
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha received Boris Yuryevich Titov, Special Envoy of the Russian President for relations with International Organisations for the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals in Hanoi on January 15 afternoon.
Joint communiqué on Russian PM's official visit to Vietnam
Vietnam and Russia have issued a joint communiqué on Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin’s official visit to the Southeast Asian nation from January 14 to 15.
Russian Prime Minister concludes official visit to Vietnam
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin left Hanoi on January 15 afternoon, concluding his two-day official visit to Vietnam.
Vietnam, Poland should bolster partnership through concrete actions: Ambassador
Poland and Vietnam, which are important partners of each other with long-standing friendship, mutual understanding and support, need to make efforts to promote the partnership through concrete actions and projects, Polish Ambassador to Vietnam Joanna Skoczek has told local media ahead of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visit to Poland.
☕ Afternoon briefing on January 15
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.