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Singaporean President’s visit to boost bilateral multifaceted ties
Singapore’s President Halimah Yacob and her husband will pay a State visit to Vietnam from October 16-20 at the invitation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
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Singaporean and Vietnamese experts have highlighted achievements of the Vietnam-Singapore relations so far and recommended sectors they should prioritise for cooperation in the time to come, on the occasion of the ongoing State visit to Vietnam by Singaporean President Halimah Yacob from October 16-20.
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☀️ Morning digest on May 21
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam, Cambodia boost education, youth cooperation
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu held working sessions with officials from the Cambodian ministries of Education, Youth and Sport, and Civil Service on May 19 and 20 to promote education and youth cooperation between the two nations.
French President to pay state visit to Vietnam
President of France Emmanuel Macron and his spouse will pay a state visit to Vietnam from May 25-27, according to a communique issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Party chief receives South African senior Party official
The two sides agreed to promote trade and investment cooperation as a key pillar of the bilateral relationship, noting the significant untapped potential in this area.
President Ho Chi Minh remains a shining example for generations of Sri Lankans
In her opening remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Trinh Thi Tam reaffirmed the greatness of President Ho Chi Minh, an extraordinary revolutionary who dedicated his life to Vietnam’s national liberation and struggles for peace, justice, independence, and social progress around the world.
Vietnam attends UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice's 34th session
Deputy Minister Hang highlighted Vietnam’s role in hosting the signing ceremony for the Hanoi Convention, a new UN treaty on cybercrime, scheduled for October 25-26 in Hanoi.
☕ Afternoon briefing on May 20
Party General Secretary To Lam's reception for Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre Lazare Eloundou Assomo, the Government's issuance of an action plan to implement the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on developing the private sector, and the second round of negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement between Vietnam and the US are among news highlights on May 20.
Lawmakers discuss special mechanisms for social housing development
The draft resolution on piloting a number of special mechanisms and policies for developing social housing aims to attract businesses' investment in the construction of social housing and promote the development of this type of accommodation.
Party chief calls for UNESCO's stronger support in heritage recognition
The Party leader urged UNESCO, the World Heritage Centre, and Assomo personally to continue supporting Vietnam in promoting its cultural heritage internationally and in safeguarding its recognised sites.
President Ho Chi Minh’s 135th birthday marked in Romania, Algeria
The Vietnamese embassies in Romania and Algeria have organised various activities in commemoration of President Ho Chi Minh on his 135th birth anniversary.
President Ho Chi Minh’s legacy inspires Vietnamese in Cuba
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Quang Long emphasised that the thought, moral example, and exemplary lifestyle of President Ho Chi Minh remain a lasting source of inspiration for the Vietnamese community in Cuba and around the world.
President Ho Chi Minh’s 135th birth anniversary marked in South Africa
Ambassador Hong Sy Cuong highlighted President Ho Chi Minh’s enduring legacy, from his thought and moral example to his diplomatic vision, and called on Vietnamese representatives in South Africa to embody his teachings in their work.
Cao Bang province enhances relationship with China’s Guangxi
The two sides should accelerate the construction of a "smart border gate" model to facilitate and improve the efficiency of customs clearance; promote technology transfer to apply smart and high technologies in growing fruit trees; promote and introduce specialty products, OCOP (one commune one product) products, and typical industrial products.
Activities held in India, Russia to mark President Ho Chi Minh’s birth anniversary
Various activities have been held in India and Russia on the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – 2025).
Vietnamese community in France honours President Ho Chi Minh’s legacy
On May 19, an incense offering ceremony was held at the Vietnamese Embassy in Paris, followed by a floral tribute at the statue of President Ho Chi Minh in Montreau Park, Montreuil, an emblematic site celebrating his enduring legacy.
UNESCO vows continued support for Vietnam’s heritage
Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre Lazare Eloundou Assomo praised Vietnam as a trustworthy and responsive partner that takes UNESCO’s recommendations seriously and implements them effectively.
Lawmakers scrutinise draft revised Penal Code on May 20
The draft amended Penal Code and a draft law on amendments and supplements to certain articles of the Criminal Procedure Code are among issues under discussion on May 20.
☀️ Morning digest on May 20
The Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee's congratulations to the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee on the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh, the talks between senior officials of South Africa’s African National Congress and the CPV, and Hanoi ranked ninth among the world’s 20 greatest cities for art and culture for 2025 are among news highlights on May 19 evening.
President Ho Chi Minh in eyes of Latin American friends
Latin American friends have expressed their admiration for President Ho Chi Minh, who led the Vietnamese people to victories and whose thought continues to guide the country’s development. They said Ho Chi Minh’s famous view- “Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom” - became a rallying cry for peace-loving people across Latin America.
President Ho Chi Minh’s legacy remains ever-present in Argentina: official
According to Marcelo Rodríguez, head of the Commission for Foreign Affairs of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Argentina (CPA), President Ho Chi Minh is held in deep admiration in Argentina. His ideology on national liberation holds significant relevance for developing countries and the Global South.
