Hanoi (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam on June 30 sent a message of congratulations to President of the Prosperity Party and Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed Ali on the party's victory in Ethiopia's seventh general election./.
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☕ Afternoon briefing on June 30
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Party official hosts Chinese Ambassador
Vietnam and China further consolidate strategic mutual trust between the two Parties and countries, effectively turn the important common perceptions reached by their top leaders into action, and carry out bilateral diplomatic programmes.
Hanoi ready to implement Capital Law 2026, unlocking new development momentum
The effectiveness of the Capital Law 2026 will be measured not by the number of legal documents issued but by tangible improvements in governance and public administration, better services for people and businesses, faster administrative procedures, stronger investment attraction and higher economic growth.
Vietnam, UAE sign MoU on defence industry cooperation
Defence cooperation has recorded positive progress in line with the Vietnam–UAE Comprehensive Partnership. During recent high-level meetings and exchanges, leaders of the two countries reached an important common understanding on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, including defence industry collaboration, while continuing to support major events hosted by each side.
Ho Chi Minh City, Canada strengthen people-to-people friendship
Canada currently has nearly 300 valid foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in Vietnam with total registered capital of 4.87 billion USD. It is also Vietnam's second-largest trading partner in the Americas, with two-way trade reaching approximately 8.5 billion USD in 2025.
Leveraging foreign investment to strengthen domestic capacity, enhance self-reliance: Top leader
Top leader To Lam called on the entire political system, the business community and both domestic and foreign investors to work together to effectively implement Resolution 10, translating its policies into high-quality projects, stronger enterprises, new value chains, quality jobs and enhanced national capabilities.
Vietnam shifts FDI attraction strategy towards higher quality, greater efficiency
Vietnam’s approach is undergoing a fundamental transformation. While attracting international resources was the central priority over the past nearly four decades, the next phase will focus on enhancing the effectiveness of those resources in synergy with domestic capacities to strengthen development capabilities, economic resilience and national competitiveness.
Venezuela’s Acting President thanks Vietnam for 124-strong quake rescue team
The presence of Vietnamese military personnel in earthquake relief and recovery is a vivid demonstration of the Venezuela – Vietnam traditional friendship and comprehensive partnership.
Algeria eyes stronger parliamentary ties with Vietnam
Nasri affirmed that Algeria, under the leadership of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, attaches importance to effectively implementing the Strategic Partnership with Vietnam by enhancing political dialogue; expanding economic, trade and investment cooperation; and promoting cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
National conference held to disseminate Politburo's Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended and delivered a keynote speech at the event, which was linked to nearly 35,000 venues from central to commune levels, government agencies and military units, attracting almost 2.1 million delegates. It was broadcast live on Vietnam Television and Voice of Vietnam channels.
Leaner organisation, sharper governance create new growth drivers
One year after the implementation of the two-tier local administration model, Vietnamese localities are entering a phase focused on improving governance quality, utilising resources, and translating institutional changes into substantive development momentum.
☀️ Morning digest on June 30
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam, UAE seek to deepen defence cooperation
Defence cooperation has played an important role in strengthening mutual trust and promoting the Vietnam–UAE relations.
Vietnam wishes to elevate ties with Canada to new level: PM
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung urged Canada to open its market wider to Vietnamese goods, particularly agro-forestry-fishery products, while extending cooperation in training quality workforce in artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and semiconductors.
Vietnam, Malaysia seek to deepen defence cooperation
Vietnam-Malaysia relations, including defence cooperation, have made important strides in recent years. Political and diplomatic ties have been reinforced through regular high-level exchanges and contacts, while economic, trade, and investment cooperation has continued to deliver positive results.
NA Chairman expects to tap RoK’s innovation experience
Chairman Man pointed to the RoK’s four-decade transformation into a developed economy fueled by sci-tech, innovation and digitalisation, saying that he expects the two nations to expand cooperation and further accelerate Vietnam’s own innovation drive.
PM calls for stronger Vietnam–RoK cooperation towards 100 billion USD trade target
Vietnam and the RoK should continue promoting all-level exchanges, broaden defence and security cooperation, and strive to achieve the bilateral trade target of 100 billion USD in 2026 and 150 billion USD by 2030 in a balanced and sustainable manner, said Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.
Legislature must continue playing central role in institutionalising Party guidelines: NA Chairman
Chairing the fifth conference of the NA Party Committee on June 29, the leader said the committee must continue improving its leadership capacity to meet increasingly demanding tasks in 2026 and throughout the current tenure.
PM suggests breakthrough steps to advance Vietnam-Australia ties
Vietnam always offers all possible support to foreign investors, including those from Australia, to do business over the long haul, said Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.
☕ Afternoon briefing on June 29
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.