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Institutions must pave the way for development: PM
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung stressed that institutions must stay one step ahead and pave the way for development.
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Only reviewed, tested issues should be included in Party Statutes: Top leader
The Party Statutes must inherit principles proven by history and practice, while establishing a framework for the Party’s organisation and operation that meets the requirements of a ruling party leading the country in a new stage of development, according to General Secretary and President To Lam.
Thai King, Queen conclude State visit to Vietnam
Vietnam and Thailand agreed to continue strengthening political trust through regular visits and contacts at all levels, especially the high level, while making effective use of existing cooperation mechanisms and coordinating in implementing their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership effectively.
Deputy Health Minister, Vice Chairman of Phu Tho province expelled from Party
The Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee's Secretariat on September 16 decided to expel Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan and Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Phu Tho province Nguyen Huy Ngoc from the Party.
Austria praises Vietnam’s role in promoting its ties with ASEAN
Austrian leaders affirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral friendship and cooperation across various fields, particularly those where the two countries share strengths, common interests and cooperation potential.
Thai King and Queen visit Hanoi University
Hanoi University currently maintains cooperation with nearly 20 Thai higher education institutions, including Chulalongkorn University, Assumption University and Mahasarakham University. The cooperation programmes cover lecturer and student exchanges, short-term training, cultural experiences and internships
New Zealand leaders praise Vietnam's growth, pledge deeper ties
New Zealand looks forward to building on the achievements made and further promoting cooperation with Vietnam in the coming years, said Deputy Secretary of the NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Grahame Morton.
☕ Afternoon briefing on September 16
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Italian Navy ship pays goodwill visit to Vietnam
During the visit, officers and sailors of the ITS Giovanni delle Bande Nere will pay courtesy calls on the leaders of the city People’s Committee and the Naval Region 2 Command, participate in sports and cultural exchanges with Vietnamese naval personnel, and visit cultural sites and historical relics in the city.
Top legislator calls for stronger legislative cooperation with China
National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man proposed maintaining regular exchanges at all levels between the two legislatures, including among their committees, young parliamentarians, women parliamentarians and friendship parliamentarians, to share experience.
Vietnam, Burundi seek to deepen multifaceted cooperation
At the first Vietnam-Burundi political consultation, the two sides shared information on their countries' recent socio-economic development and foreign policies, reviewed the implementation of signed memoranda of understanding, and discussed measures to promote bilateral cooperation.
Vietnam stresses multilateralism, dialogue, international law at Beijing Xiangshan Forum
Addressing the first plenary session under the theme “International Order and Strategic Stability”, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang said the world is undergoing complex and unpredictable changes, while peace and stability remain a common aspiration of the international community.
Ho Chi Minh City advances local diplomacy as development driver
Speaking at the Mayors' Conference, which was part of FD 2026, Standing Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Loc Ha said that in an era of integration, external relations and international integration had become an important development tool for localities, rather than simply a means of maintaining friendship and expanding international exchanges.
PM delivers thematic presentation on enhancing Government’s capacity
The thematic presentation combines theoretical and practical perspectives to help shape a modern, development-oriented national governance model, remove bottlenecks and unlock all resources to achieve double-digit growth during the 2026-2031 period and beyond.
NA President urges overhaul in lawmaking mindset
NA President Man said the Party Central Committee, its Politburo and Secretariat always pay attention to refresher courses for leaders and managers at all levels, which have been continuously updated.
Vietnam-Slovakia intergovernmental committee on economic cooperation holds 3rd meeting
Addressing the meeting, the Vietnamese side said the country could serve as a bridge for Slovak businesses to access the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) market, while Slovakia, with its favourable location, logistics infrastructure and access to the EU market, could help Vietnamese businesses expand their operations in Europe.
☀️ Morning digest on September 16
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
FM Le Hoai Trung receives Mastercard Vice Chairman Jon M. Huntsman
Trung affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to its relations with the US and welcomed the stable, positive and increasingly substantive development of bilateral ties, particularly since the two countries established their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2023.
Top legislator meets with King of Thailand in Hanoi
The top Vietnamese legislator and Thai King said the two countries share many similarities in history, culture and social life, and have favourable conditions for strengthening exchanges and sharing experience. They emphasised that the close bonds between the two peoples are an important foundation for the sustainable development of Vietnam–Thailand cooperation.
Vietnam, Thailand have ample room to complement and develop together: PM
Welcoming the Thai King and Queen and the Royal delegation to Vietnam on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung stressed that the visit was an important event long anticipated and prepared by both sides, contributing to consolidating and deepening Vietnam-Thailand friendship and cooperation, particularly after the two countries upgraded their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2025.
