☕ Afternoon briefing on October 13
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Substantive contributions to CICA help enhance Vietnam's int'l standing: Ambassador
For Vietnam, active participation in and substantive contributions to CICA not only help implement its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, self-strengthening, multilateralisation and diversification of relations, but also create more favourable conditions for enhancing the country’s standing and contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and sustainable development in the region
NA’s second session scheduled for October 17 to November 21
The parliament is expected to consider 43 draft laws and resolutions, while making decisions on 10 groups of important issues concerning socio-economic affairs, the state budget, supervision and other matters within its remit.
NA President visits Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area
The National Assembly was ready to listen to businesses’ legitimate proposals and further improve the legal framework to support foreign enterprises’ long-term and effective operations in Vietnam, ensuring compliance with the law and balancing the interests of all parties, said President of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Thanh Man.
Vietnam, Laos strengthen defence cooperation
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang held talks with his Lao counterpart General Khamliang Outhakaysone in Hanoi on October 13, focusing on measures to deepen bilateral defence ties and advance strategic connectivity between the two countries.
Party delegation visits Peru, presents book by General Secretary and President To Lam
During the meetings, the delegation presented the book “The Aspiration for a Strong and Prosperous Vietnam in the New Era” by General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee and President To Lam, contributing to introducing Vietnam’s perspectives, vision and strategic orientations for its new development phase.
Vietnamese community serves as important bridge in Vietnam-India ties
The Vietnamese Party and State attach importance to overseas Vietnamese and encourage them to contribute to their homeland through diverse channels, including remittances and cooperation in economic affairs, science and technology, culture, education and tourism.
Vietnam, Georgia seek to deepen bilateral cooperation
Vietnam is ready to serve as a bridge for Georgia to strengthen cooperation with ASEAN member states, said Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan.
☀️ Morning digest on October 13
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
NA Standing Committee reviews voters’ concerns, urges effective policy implementation
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee discussed voters’ petitions and public concerns, the handling of complaints and denunciations, and preparations for the second session of the 16th NA at its seventh session on October 12.
Vietnam values ties with US film, television, digital content studios
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) of the US welcomes Vietnam’s efforts to protect IP rights, including improvements to the legal framework and action against violations. The association is ready to work with Vietnam, share information and bolster its ability to protect IP rights, helping build an attractive and reliable environment for foreign firms.
Vietnam encourages greater US business participation in APEC Year 2027 activities
The US Chamber of Commerce stands ready to work with Vietnam and draw on its international business and expert networks to make practical contributions to the overall success of APEC Year 2027, said its Vice President John Goyer.
Vietnamese Vice President’s visit opens new opportunities for bilateral ties: Georgian Deputy PM
Georgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maka Botchorishvili said the official visit to Georgia by Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan would help strengthen ties between the two countries and create new opportunities for cooperation.
NA President meets with Chinese Premier in Beijing
China always considers Vietnam a priority in its overall neighborhood diplomacy, and stands ready to push for deeper and more substantive ties between the two Parties and countries, said Premier of the State Council of China Li Qiang.
☕ Afternoon briefing on October 12
A ceremony marking the 80th traditional day of the armed forces of Military Region 2, NA President Tran Thanh Man's meeting with a delegation of Chinese friendship figures, and the fisheries sector striving for 12 billion USD in exports are among news highlights on October 12.
Lao Party leader to pay official visit to Vietnam
Vilay Lakhamfong, Politburo Member and Standing Member of the Secretariat of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee, will lead a high-ranking Lao delegation on an official visit to Vietnam from October 14 to 16.
Key Party leader calls for effective implementation of policies to drive Da Nang’s sustainable development
The upcoming second session of the 16th National Assembly will require further innovation in lawmaking and legal system improvement. Laws must not only serve regulatory purposes but also facilitate development, remove bottlenecks, unlock resources and protect the legitimate rights and interests of the people, Politburo member and Standing Member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu said.
Deputy PM urges stronger Vietnam-Japan cooperation in human resources training
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang highlighted Takebe Tsutomu’s contributions to the Vietnam – Japan friendship, particularly in cultural and people-to-people exchanges, local cooperation, education and human resources training through the VJU project.
PM calls for stronger Vietnam–Luxembourg cooperation in green finance
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung proposed that Luxembourg share experience in institutional development, fund and asset management, green finance and financial supervision, while supporting human resources training and connecting Luxembourg’s financial institutions with Vietnam International Financial Centre’s ecosystem.
Top leader urges Military Region 2 to strengthen defence readiness
Addressing a ceremony in Phu Tho on October 12 marking the 80th traditional day of the armed forces of Military Region 2 (October 19, 1946–2026), the top leader, who is also Secretary of the Central Military Commission, called for the effective implementation of the Party’s military and defence guidelines and the strategy for safeguarding the Fatherland in the new situation, in line with local conditions.