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Top 10 events of Vietnam in 2023 selected by VNA
As 2023 is nearing its end, the Vietnam News Agency has selected the top 10 events shaping the country in the year as follows:
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Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu and Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and Chairman of Standing Board of the CPP Central Committee Say Chhum witnessed the exchange of cooperation documents between the two countries' localities in Phnom Penh on April 10.
Vietnam, Laos strengthen security cooperation
The two sides agreed to further strengthen cooperation mechanisms, particularly information sharing, to enable timely prevention and response to emerging threats, while providing strategic advice to their respective ministries. They also pledged to enhance coordination in addressing security challenges that could affect bilateral ties.
Chinese scholar highlights significance of Vietnamese leader’s visit in bilateral ties
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Top leader sends congratulations on police advisory force’s 80th anniversary
In his message, the leader commended the force’s 80-year development, highlighting its steadfast loyalty, strong sense of responsibility and consistent fulfilment of all assigned tasks.
Top legislator’s visit expected to create fresh momentum for Vietnam–Italy ties: Ambassador
Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Nguyen Phuong Anh underscored the special diplomatic significance of the upcoming official visit to Italy by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man, noting that it will be the top legislator’s first overseas trip in his new tenure and the first official visit to Italy by a Vietnamese NA Chairman in more than a decade.
Lawmakers seek to perfect legal framework for online religious activities
Since its adoption in 2016, the Law on Belief and Religion has helped safeguard the freedom of belief and religion and support activities of religious organisations. However, after eight years, the lack of provisions governing online activities has become a notable shortcoming.
Top legislator heads to IPU-152, Türkiye, Italy to generate new momentum: Deputy FM
The Vietnamese NA has consistently played a proactive and leading role in IPU cooperation. It has actively put forward and championed multiple initiatives, delivering substantive contributions to IPU activities. It stands ready to collaborate with fellow member parliaments and the IPU to follow resolutions and initiatves aimed at preserving peace and promoting sustainable development for the benefit of all nations, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang.
Key Vietnamese Party official’s trip to Cambodia deepens political trust, multifaceted cooperation
During the visit, the two sides are expected to review and discuss the implementation of agreements reached at at recent high-level meetings, with a focus on practical and people-centred cooperation in areas such as connectivity infrastructure, border trade, education, and digital transformation.
Key Vietnamese Party official’s Laos visit a complete success
Bounleua Phandanouvong, head of the External Relations Commission of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, affirmed that the April 9 visit to Laos by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu and related activities were conducted successfully and fulfilled all set objectives.
Official welcome held in Phnom Penh for key Vietnamese Party official
The visit to Cambodia by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu is expected to help advance the implementation of high-level agreements, maintain the continuity and efficiency of cooperation mechanisms, and enhance economic connectivity, particularly in transport infrastructure, energy and digital transformation.
National Assembly weighs fuel tax cuts to zero through June 2026
Presenting the Government’s proposal, Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan stressed that escalating tensions in the Middle East have triggered sharp fluctuations in global energy prices, particularly oil and gas, disrupting supply chains and pushing up crude oil prices. These developments have significantly impacted Vietnam’s fuel market, driving up retail prices in a short period and affecting business activities as well as daily life and income of people.
Lawmakers to examine social-economic issues, fuel taxes on April 10
A draft resolution on some regulations regarding environmental protection tax, value-added tax, and excise tax on petrol, oil, and aviation fuel is among those high on the agenda on April 10.
Key Vietnamese Party official lays wreaths at monuments in Phnom Penh
This is the first official visit to Cambodia by Tu in his capacity as Politburo member and Permanent member of the CPV Central Committee's Secretariat. The visit takes place at a time of significant political and cultural importance, as Cambodia is preparing to celebrate its traditional New Year festival, Chol Chhnam Thmey. It also follows Vietnam’s successful organisation of the 14th National Party Congress and the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels, as well as the consolidation of its leadership apparatus and rollout of new strategic orientations.
☀️ Morning digest on April 10
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Congratulatory letters, messages sent to Vietnam’s key leaders
Leaders of Russia, Brunei, Japan, Venezuela, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Angola, Sweden and Switzerland and political parties have sent congratulatory messages and letters to Vietnam's Party, State, Government, and National Assembly leaders.
Key Party official arrives in Phnom Penh, beginning official visit to Cambodia
Vietnam–Cambodia relations have seen strong progress in recent years, with political trust further consolidated on the basis of high-level agreements. Economically, Vietnam is Cambodia’s third-largest trading partner globally and its largest within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Top leader attends concert celebrating successful NA, People’s Council election
The event combined Vietnamese musical works with international repertoire in a ceremonial showcase spotlighting national unity, public confidence in the national development path, and the People’s Public Security’s absolute loyalty to the Party, State, and people.
National Assembly Chairman chairs meeting to review legal documents
Chairman Man, who is also the committee’s head, underscored Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s strong push for fundamental lawmaking reform and his vision for a modern, unified, stable and development-oriented legal system.
