Vietnamese Chief of General Staff visits Singapore

Vietnam and Singapore agreed on orientations for their future defence cooperation during an official friendship visit by Chief of General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, Senior Lieutenant General Do Ba Ty.
Vietnam and Singapore agreed on orientations for their future defencecooperation during an official friendship visit by Chief of GeneralStaff of the Vietnam People’s Army, Senior Lieutenant General Do Ba Ty.

Ty, who is also Vice Minister of National Defence,was officially welcomed at a ceremony held at the headquarters of theMinistry of Defence of Singapore on November 13 during the November12-15 visit made at the invitation of the Chief of Defence Force,Lieutenant General Ng Chee Meng.

During his meetingwith Lieutenant General Ng Chee Meng, general Ty said the friendship andcooperation between the two armies were growing, built on an agreementon bilateral defence cooperation signed in September 2009.

The cooperation saw fresh changes and practical outcomes since the twocountries’ relations were elevated to strategic partnership inSeptember 2013, the Vietnamese officer noted.

Heelaborated that dialogues and the exchange of visits that were wellmaintained at all levels have contributed to promoting mutualunderstanding and creating opportunities for result-orientatedwide-ranging cooperation and coordination between forces.

For future affiliation, the two sides agreed to increase visitexchanges among young officers, reinforce training cooperation andexperience sharing, and boost consultancy and collaboration whenattending multilateral, regional and international forums, among others.

The same day, Ty and his entourage were received byChan Chun Sing, Second Minister for Defence, who stated to continuesupporting the broad deployment of measures to intensify the twocountries’ defence ties for each country’s benefits and for peace,stability and development in the region and the world at large.

The Vietnamese delegation visited the Medical Corps, the InformationFusion Centre, the Changi Command and Control Centre and the RegionalHADR Coordinating Centre.-VNA

See more

☕ Afternoon briefing on February 5

☕ Afternoon briefing on February 5

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its 42nd session in Hanoi on February 5 under the chair of NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

State President Luong Cuong (Photo: VNA)

State President urges Lang Son to address obstacles to development

Noting that Lang Son needs to focus on thoroughly and deeply assessing its situation, opportunities, and challenges to determine the direction for development, Cuong emphasised the importance of bringing into full play the province's strengths, such as its border economy, sustainable tourism, and smart agriculture linked to export processing industries.

After beating a drum to kick off the tree-planting festival, State President Luong Cuong joins delegates, representatives of political and social organisations, and local residents in planting trees at a hill in Chi Lang district’s Chien Thang commune. (Photo: VNA)

State President joins tree planting festival in Lang Son province

President Luong Cuong commended the local authorities, agencies, and organisations and localities nationwide in general for their achievements, as well as innovative, practical, and effective initiatives in implementing tree-planting movements and the 1-billion-tree growing project in recent years.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man addresses the NA Standing Committee's 42nd session. (Photo: VNA)

NA Standing Committee convenes 42nd session

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its 42nd session in Hanoi on February 5, focusing on reviewing and providing feedback on draft laws and resolutions set for immediate issuance to facilitate the restructuring and streamlining of the government apparatus.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inspects the construction of Tan Van intersection of the Ho Chi Minh City's Ring Road 3 through Binh Duong province. (Photo: VNA)

PM orders focus on key tasks to ensure fulfillment of socio-economic development goals

The Government leader asked for urgent, serious, synchronous and effective implementation of projects, tasks, and solutions outlined in resolutions and conclusions of the Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, and the Government, especially a supplementary plan for socio-economic development in 2025, aiming for a growth rate of at least 8%.

PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the Government's regular meeting on February 5. (Photo: VNA)

PM Pham Minh Chinh chairs Government’s monthly meeting

Stressing that all ministries and localities must achieve a minimum growth rate of 8% to lay the groundwork for double-digit growth in the coming years, PM Pham Minh Chinh requested the Government members to propose measures to stabilise the macroeconomy, curb inflation, promote growth, revitalise both traditional and emerging growth drivers.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi (L) hosts head of the Republic of Kalmykia Batu Khasikov (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Kalmykia seek stronger cooperation

As this year’s annual World Buddhist Forum will be held in Kalmykia, and the Kalmyk leadership is eager to invite Vietnamese representatives, Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi emphasised that this will not only provide an excellent opportunity for exchange for Buddhists and scholars but also highlight shared cultural aspects such as traditional martial arts.

☀️ Morning digest on February 5

☀️ Morning digest on February 5

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam on February 4 held phone talks with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC) Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam holds phone talks with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC) Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel. (Photo: qdnd.vn)

Top leaders of Vietnam, Cuba hold phone talks

On behalf of the Party, State, people of Cuba and General Raul Castro Ruz, Diaz-Canel conveyed the best wishes to the Party, State and people of Vietnam on the occasion of the 95th founding anniversary of the CPV (February 3, 1930 - 2025) and the Lunar New Year of the Snake.