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Vietnam ready for DPRK-USA summit
Hanoi has finished initial preparations for the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam, standing ready for the event which is slated for February 27 and 28.
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With its extensive network of comprehensive strategic, strategic, and comprehensive partnerships, and its increasingly active role in multilateral forums such as the ASEAN, UN, and APEC, Vietnam has transformed from a “passive participant” into a proactive and constructive member, even a shaper in certain regional and global issues.
Vietnam, Angola mark 50 years of enduring friendship, cooperation
Vietnam was the second country in the world to establish diplomatic relations with Angola, just one day after the African nation declared independence. Since then, the two nations have nurtured a traditional friendship through Party, Government, parliamentary and people-to-people channels, and have supported each other at multilateral forums, including the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement.
Secretariat calls for stronger Party leadership in consumer protection
Party committees, Party organisations, and all-level state management agencies are urged to focus their leadership and direction on key tasks, including protecting consumer rights on cyberspace; clarifying inter-sectoral responsibilities in goods control; analysing and assessing consumption trends in the digital era; and effectively combating the production and trade of counterfeit goods and imitations.
Lawmakers debate key legal reforms on November 12
The 15th National Assembly are discussing several draft laws, including the revised Law on Enforcement of Criminal Judgments; the Law on Temporary Detention, Custody, and Restriction of Movement; the Law on amendments and supplements to a number of articles of the Law on Prices, and the revised Civil Aviation Law.
16th National Assembly expected to have 500 deputies
At least 18% of the total number are from ethnic minority groups, with priority given to ethnic groups that have not yet had representatives in the NA, and at least 35% are women.
☀️ Morning digest on November 12
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's reception for the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of the Solomon Islands, the eighth ministerial-level negotiation on a reciprocal trade agreement between Vietnam and the US, and the AHA Centre's emergency relief for Da Nang are among news highlights on November 11 evening.
Prime Minister receives Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade
The Government leader emphasised that the two countries should expand cooperation in the fields of trade, education, healthcare, and transport infrastructure, and encourage businesses to invest in mutually advantageous sectors such as agriculture, maritime and fisheries cooperation, and renewable energy.
Vietnam treasures relations with Solomon Islands: FM
Both ministers welcomed the continued positive development of the bilateral relations over nearly three decades since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1996, particularly in close coordination and mutual support at multilateral forums, including the United Nations.
Party chief meets with outstanding individuals joining grassroots security and order protection
General Secretary Lam acknowledged and praised the accomplishments of forces participating in grassroots security and order protection, particularly the 70 collectives and individuals attending the meeting, recognising their exemplary performance and contributions.
Late Party leader's book about People’s Public Security force launched
The book is a work of profound theoretical and practical value, reflecting General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s consistent concern for ensuring national security, social order and safety, and for firmly safeguarding the Fatherland.
Vietnam, China strengthen cooperation in border management
Under the leadership of the two Parties and States, cooperation in managing and protecting the shared border and border gates has reaped positive results, contributing to political security and social order in border areas.
PM urges stronger Vietnam – Laos cooperation in labour, social affairs
The PM suggested the two sides develop new orientations for Vietnam – Laos cooperation in labour and national contributor affairs suited to the evolving context, paving the way for the signing of an agreement in this field to deepen and expand collaboration in the areas within their remit.
Young Vietnamese, Cambodian officers promote friendship exchange
The programme aimed to deepen friendship, solidarity and mutual understanding among young officers of the two nations, while highlighting their role in public outreach and contributing to building a border of peace, cooperation and development.
Vietnam, Indonesia promote collaboration in personnel training
To formalise cooperation in personnel training and development between the two countries, as well as between the HCMA and Lemhannas, the Vietnamese official suggested that the international cooperation units of both sides create a priority cooperation framework and prepare to sign a memorandum of understanding.
📝OP-ED: Non-local leadership – Both challenge and opportunity for reform
In Conclusion No. 201, issued on October 31, the Politburo and the Secretariat outlined requirements for the provincial and municipal Party congresses for the 2025–2030 term. They stated that by December 15, all positions of provincial People’s Committee chairpersons, heads of inspection commissions, and chief inspectors must be filled by officials who are not from the local area.
☕ Afternoon briefing on November 11
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Draft documents spotlight Party’s comprehensive leadership: Public opinions
Residents and representatives from businesses in Ninh Binh province have highly valued the content of the draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress, stressing that they highlight the Party’s central role in providing comprehensive leadership for the country.
Vietnam commits to a world free of nuclear testing: Ambassador
Vietnam strongly supports the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), saying it is an important pillar of the global disarmament and non-proliferation regime.
Nguyen Khac Than appointed as Secretary of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee
The Politburo has decided to assign Nguyen Khac Than, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Hung Yen province for the 2025-2030 period, as Secretary of the 20th Party Committee of Nghe An province for the 2025–2030 term.
Vietnam, India launch bilateral peacekeeping exercise 2025
The Vietnam-India Bilateral Exercise (VINBAX) is the most vivid testament to the increasingly substantive and effective collaboration between the two sides, especially as India is the only international partner to date to conduct such an exercise with Vietnam.
