16th National Assembly commences second session
The parliament’s second session is scheduled to last until November 21. It is divided into two phases, with the first from October 17 to November 14, and the second from November 20 to 21.
Vietnam-EU, Belgium ties poised for new heights
The upcoming official visits to the European Union (EU) and Belgium by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam aims to strengthen political trust, deepen ties and translate high-level commitments into concrete action, laying the groundwork for a new phase in relations with both partners.
Vietnam-China legislative ties to facilitate trade, connectivity: Expert
The expert expressed his hope that NA President Man’s visit will strengthen legislative cooperation, contributing to concretising the common perceptions of the two countries’ leaders, and promoting practical cooperation across sectors.
Top leader’s visit to open new chapter in Vietnam-Denmark relations
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse's upcoming state visit will open a new chapter in the partnership between the two countries, said Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Lina Gandløse Hansen.
NA President urges removal of outdated regulations to spur development
Amending laws must not replace the responsibility to enforce them, but outdated regulations must not be allowed to continue obstructing development, said NA President Tran Thanh Man.
Laos’ senior Party official concludes official visit to Vietnam
The Vietnamese Party and State leaders welcomed the visit, describing it as significant as the two Parties and States are actively implementing their respective Party congress resolutions and high-level agreements, and seeking to further strengthen the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two countries.
16th NA’s second session: 43 draft laws and resolutions to be considered
The session will be held in person in two phases, from October 17 to November 14 and from November 20 to 21, with November 23 set as an alternative closing date.
Vietnam, Singapore promote cooperation through Party-to-Party channel
Nguyen Long Hai, member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and Standing Deputy Secretary of the committee, praised Singapore’s experience in personnel training, green transition, digital transformation and economic development, saying these offer valuable lessons for Vietnam.
Vietnam-EU ties set for new heights with concrete, practical outcomes: Ambassador
The upcoming official visit to the European Union (EU) by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam is expected to provide a chance for the two sides to bring bilateral ties to a new height, EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier told the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the visit.
☕ Afternoon briefing on October 16
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Top leader’s upcoming trip to lift ties with Denmark, EU, Belgium: Deputy FM
Party General Secretary and President To Lam’s state visit to Denmark and official visits to the European Union (EU) and Belgium is expected to open new opportunities to strengthen the development capacity and strategic autonomy of Vietnam and its partners, delivering tangible benefits to citizens and businesses and contributing to peace, cooperation and sustainable development in both regions and globally.
Top leader's visit to make Vietnam-Denmark ties more substantive, effective
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse's upcoming state visit to Denmark is expected to generate fresh momentum for bilateral cooperation, elevating ties to a new level and making them increasingly comprehensive and effective.
Talent a strategic national resource for development: Deputy PM
Building on the tradition of respecting talented people, the Party and State have consistently focused on identifying, attracting, utilising and promoting talent.
Minister of Public Security receives Lao Party official
Cooperation between the public security ministries of Vietnam and Laos will continue to deepen and become more practical and effective, with guidance from the senior leaders of the two Parties and States, said Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang.
Int’l cooperation promoted in telecommunications, technology for security
Ericsson attaches great importance to promoting cooperation in science and technology, digital transformation, AI and next-generation telecommunications in the Vietnamese market, said Rita Mokbel, President and CEO of Ericsson Vietnam.
Vietnamese Vice President addresses 7th CICA Summit in Azerbaijan
Vietnam is ready to share its experience and work with CICA members on areas of common interest, and will keep building trust through concrete, practical action toward a peaceful, connected and prosperous Asia.
Right policies must translate into tangible development capacity: Top leader
The Party Central Committee’s decisions require changes in thinking and coordinated reforms in Party building, leadership methods and personnel work. Right policies must translate into tangible development capacity, demonstrated through the operational effectiveness of the political system, the economy’s competitiveness and improvements in people’s lives.
Nationwide conference disseminates resolutions from 14th Party Central Committee’s fourth plenum
In all, 2,725,229 delegates joined, while live broadcasts on Vietnam Television, Radio the Voice of Vietnam and digital platforms extended access to officials and the public nationwide.
☀️ Morning digest on October 16
Vietnamese leaders' meetings with Politburo Member and Standing Member of the LPRP Central Committee's Secretariat Vilay Lakhamphong, PM Le Minh Hung's dialogue with the youth, and 10 outstanding Vietnamese women honoured by FAO are among news highlights on October 15 evening.
Asian consulates join friendship journey to Con Dao
the “Friendship journey – The city named after President Ho Chi Minh” programme is expected to lay the groundwork for stronger people-to-people diplomacy between Ho Chi Minh City and foreign partners, contributing to Vietnam’s relations with other countries and to regional peace, cooperation and sustainable development.