Hanoi (VNA) - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam on October 3 sent a congratulatory message to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on the occasion of the 36th anniversary of the Day of German Unity (October 3, 1990-2026).
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung also cabled his congratulations to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, while National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man sent congratulatory messages to President of the Bundestag Julia Klöckner and President of the Bundesrat Andreas Bovenschulte.
The same day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung sent a congratulatory message to his Germany counterpart Johann Wadephul./.
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Top leader asks former police officers’ association to play key role in safeguarding national security
The Vietnam Association of Former People's Public Security Officers must truly serve as a common home that fosters comradeship and solidarity among former public security officers and those who have contributed to the cause of safeguarding security and social order, said top leader To Lam.
Localities committed to achieving 2026 growth targets
Localities nationwide hailed effective and flexible directions delivered by the Government so far this year, resulting in positive nine-month socio-economic growth, and reaffirmed their commitment to achieving targets set for the whole 2026 at an online Government-locality conference on October 3.
Vietnam reaffirms support for self-determination, decolonisation process
Vietnam consistently supports the universal objectives of the decolonisation process and the inalienable right to self-determination of the people of the 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories, in line with the UN Charter, General Assembly Resolution 1514 (XV) and other relevant resolutions.
PM urges high determination, clear roadmaps to achieve 2026 targets
Looking ahead to the final three months of the year, the Prime Minister asked ministries, sectors and localities to conduct specific assessments of the situation, clearly identify remaining difficulties and bottlenecks, and propose concrete and feasible solutions.
Creating new drivers for Vietnam-Canada cooperation
The elevation of bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership shows that Vietnam and Canada increasingly view each other not simply as trading partners, but as long-term partners in addressing economic, technological and regional challenges.
NA President congratulates re-elected Russian State Duma Chairman
National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man on October 1 sent a congratulatory letter to Vyacheslav Volodin on his re-election as Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of Russia.
Top leader asks for sports development to build national strength
The top leader applauded the efforts of ministries, sectors, localities, social organisations, coaches, athletes, experts in developing physical education and sports in recent times, stressing that Resolution No. 08 has provided an important political foundation for sports development over the past 15 years, while Conclusion No. 70 set important orientations for the new period.
☕ Afternoon briefing on October 2
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam, Cambodia work to preserve and promote friendship
The Friendship Monuments, whose construction was agreed upon by the leaders of the two countries, are symbols commemorating their historic friendship, comprehensive cooperation and mutual support in the cause of bringing peace to Cambodia, said Samdech Men Sam An, President of the SFDCM National Council.
Vietnam, South Africa pledge to elevate parliamentary cooperation, connect Asia-Africa gateways
Just as South Africa serves as a gateway for Vietnam to access the African market, Vietnam can also serve as a bridge for South Africa to reach Asian countries.
Vietnam, Mexico seek to deepen substantive parliamentary cooperation
The Vietnamese NA Office delegation's visit focuses on sharing experience between the two legislative bodies in organising parliamentary activities, strengthening the capacity of agencies providing advisory and support services for the legislature, running parliamentary sessions, training personnel and boosting digital transformation.
NA Standing Committee discusses draft revised housing, real estate business laws
The changes to the 2023 Law on Housing aim to fix problems that have emerged in practice, keep the legal system consistent, and create a transparent, safer legal environment with lower compliance costs. Meanwhile, the draft amended Law on Real Estate Business will cut and simplify a number of investment and business conditions.
☀️ Morning digest on October 2
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Top Vietnamese leader receives Chairman of Japan Bank for International Cooperation
General Secretary and President Lam urged JBIC to continue promoting the substantive implementation of projects under the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), and step up discussions on potential cooperation within the framework of the POWERR Asia (Partnership on Wide Energy and Resources Resilience Asia) initiative, including the development of strategic energy reserves.
Vietnamese judge Nguyen Thi Lan Anh sworn in at ITLOS in Hamburg
Lan Anh is the first Vietnamese national to serve as an ITLOS judge since the tribunal was established 30 years ago, marking a milestone in Vietnam’s participation in international judicial institutions.
Vietnam–Laos Product Week opens in Hanoi
Vietnam–Laos Product Week, themed “Beautiful Champa Flowers,” opened in Hanoi on October 1 as part of the “Vitality of Vietnamese Goods” programme, bringing distinctive products from the two countries closer to consumers while creating opportunities for businesses to expand market links.
Vietnam steps up preparations for proactive, professional, effective APEC Year 2027
The successful organisation of APEC Year 2027, particularly the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, will leave Vietnam’s mark on APEC and international friends, and create opportunities to mobilise international resources for the country’s socio-economic development, as well as that of localities and the business community.
President of Panama and spouse to pay official visit to Vietnam
President of Panama José Raúl Mulino and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam from October 5-8.
Ideological work must be grounded in reality and close to people: top leader
Ideological work must bring about tangible changes, stay close to reality and the people, proactively identify and promote the resolution of problems, provide timely information, and maintain honesty in dialogue, said top leader To Lam.
Vietnam, US aim to soon conclude fair, balanced reciprocal trade agreement: Spokesperson
Vietnam and the US have made positive progress in negotiations toward an early conclusion of a fair and balanced reciprocal trade agreement so as to create a stable, long-term framework for bilateral economic, trade and investment ties, Spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on October 1.