Rescue force searches for missing people after the storm (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
State President Luong Cuong affirmed that Vietnam's consistent foreign policy is to continue to promote and strengthen relations with all countries, including those in Latin America and the Dominican Republic.
Many experts believe that to effectively implement this policy, a suitable roadmap and concerted solutions are necessary to ensure the rationality of the organisational structure, avoid overburdening local administrations, and guarantee the maximum legitimate rights and interests of the people.
In addition to official ASEAN activities, such as the ASEAN event at the Argentine Parliament, the Vietnamese Embassy will host cultural and social exchanges, including ASEAN Family Day, sports competitions, and culinary and cultural events. These activities seek to foster mutual understanding and uphold the traditional solidarity among ASEAN nations in Buenos Aires.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
During the visit to these provinces, the delegation met with both provincial governors and head of local departments, organised market research discussions, and explored cooperation and investment opportunities in politics, economics, trade, tourism and cultural exchange.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung highlighted Vietnam's ambitious goals to become an upper-middle income country by 2030 and a high-income developed nation by 2045, requiring the country to overcome challenges, particularly achieving double-digit growth rates through digital transformation, scientific-technological advancement, and developing the private economic sector as the most important driver.
While highlighted the history of Vietnam-China relations, Nghia stated that the Vietnamese Party and State always consider strengthening relations with China a strategic choice and a top priority in its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation, and diversification of international relations.
Vietnam and Hungary will closely coordinate to fully tap opportunities brought about by the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) while facilitating the entry of their agricultural and aquatic products into each other’s markets.
The Vietnamese leader acknowledged Hungary as a steadfast friend that has provided valuable support for Vietnam over the past 75 years.
The Vietnamese ambassador suggested the two sides press on with collaboration in such areas as mutual legal assistance in civil and criminal matters, training of judicial workers, and management of lawyers and notaries.
President Luong Cuong commended and acknowledged the achievements, proactive efforts, and determination of the Party Organisation, administration, military, and people of Hung Yen in recent times.
Speaking at a conference on digital NA and AI application in the NA’s digital transformation held by the NA Office on March 19, the top legislator highlighted the event's significance, demonstrating the NA's determination to advance the application of state-of-the-art technologies to enhance its operational effectiveness and meet the country's development requirements in the new era – the era of the nation’s rise.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Ho Chi Minh City continues to maintain and strengthen its relationship with Budapest, the capital of Hungary, by upgrading their cooperation agreement in areas such as economy, tourism, cultural management, education, urban management, and urban infrastructure, he added.
State President Luong Cuong stressed the importance of economic restructuring in conjunction with a shift in the growth model, and of maximising the province’s unique advantages while ensuring the efficient mobilisation and allocation of resources.
In his opening remarks, the PM emphasised that institutions are a driving force and resource for development, and they can also be both a 'bottleneck of bottlenecks' and a 'breakthrough of breakthroughs'. Therefore, investing in the building and perfection of laws is investing in development, and a well-executed lawmaking process will create opportunities for growth.
Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and Permanent Secretary of the Thai Ministry of Defence Gen. Sanitchanog Sangkachantra co-chaired the 6th Vietnam-Thailand Defence Policy Dialogue in Bangkok on March 18, reaffirming their dedication to advancing bilateral defence cooperation in alignment with their Enhanced Strategic Partnership.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung affirmed the positive growth of the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and community with a shared future that carries strategic significance as well as the importance of the 2025 Year of Vietnam-China Humanistic Exchange programme.
Over the past 50 years, Mexico has witnessed Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in national construction and development, considering it a model for not only the Latin American region but also countries across the world.
Both sides also exchanged experience on digital transformation in the operations of the parliament, aiming to build a digital parliament; and agreed to prioritise the allocation of resources and personnel to implement signed cooperation projects between the two legislative bodies.
