Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia strengthen defence cooperation
Vietnam gives top priority to strengthening its close and trusted relations with Laos and Cambodia, expressing deep appreciation for their valuable support during the country’s past struggle for national liberation and reunification, as well as its current nation-building and safeguarding efforts, said General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam.
☕ Afternoon briefing on October 14
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
NA President tours revolutionary sites in China’s Shaanxi
NA President Man and his delegation travelled to Yan’an by high-speed train. The city is regarded as the cradle of China’s revolution and a symbol of resilience, solidarity and self-reliance. It also bears the imprint of Nguyen Ai Quoc, or President Ho Chi Minh, whose revolutionary activities during his time in China contributed to the Chinese revolution and the international communist movement.
Liechtenstein PM’s Vietnam visit expected to provide fresh impetus for bilateral ties: Ambassador
A new chapter in ties should translate the existing political foundation into more concrete links in the fields of the economy, technology and business, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein Chau Mai Anh.
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia conduct joint civil defence exercise
The exercise aimed to improve command organisation and coordination among the three militaries in disaster relief and natural disaster response.
Liechtenstein Prime Minister to pay official visit to Vietnam
The visit will be made at the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.
📝OP-ED: 14th Party Central Committee’s fourth plenum: Talent strategy – specialised part of a broader national vision
Attracting and making effective use of talent is “a specialised part of a broader whole” because talent is a valuable national resource and talent policies are closely linked to the country’s overall socio-economic development strategy.
Government issues mechanisms to attract experts, young talent to data innovation, exploitation
Decree No. 386/2026/ND-CP dated October 12, comprises five chapters and 54 articles specifying mechanisms to attract experts, young talent and breakthrough initiatives; access to and exploitation of data; financing and venture capital; dedicated data innovation spaces; and the development of data products and services, and the data economy.
Vietnam, Czech Republic enhance law enforcement cooperation
To deepen cooperation, Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Le Quoc Hung proposed regular exchanges of delegations and experience in combating organised and transnational crime, drug-related offences, money laundering, high-tech crime and environmental crime.
☀️ Morning digest on October 14
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnamese Vice President meets with Georgian leaders
Kavelashvili said Xuan's visit is expected to consolidate political trust, deepen mutual understanding and propel ties across all levels and sectors. He welcomed the strides in the bilateral relationship, particularly continued meetings and conservations between leaders and consultation mechanisms between agencies of the two countries.
Prime Minister hosts Cambodian Deputy PM, defence minister in Hanoi
The Vietnamese Government consistently offers full support to increasingly close, substantive and effective collaboration between the two defence ministries and armies.
Vietnamese National Assembly President receives leader of China’s Shaanxi province
NA President Man suggested Shaanxi and Vietnamese localities step up collaboration in the fields of science - technology, energy, hi-tech agriculture, transport infrastructure and logistics, particularly railways, quality workforce training, culture and tourism.
Vietnam, Cambodia sign defence cooperation plan for 2027
Giang called on agencies and units of the two defence ministries to implement agreed cooperation programmes, focusing on political and ideological education to strengthen political trust, and cooperation between military services and arms. The two sides should step up coordination in border management and protection to build a Vietnam-Cambodia border of peace, cooperation and development.
Vietnam condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia
Vietnam condemns recent attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia that have caused civilian casualties and threatened peace and stability in the region and the world.
Deputy PM visits China’s Tsinghua University, seeking closer educational cooperation
Tsinghua has worked to implement the Vietnamese and Chinese leaders’ orientations for higher education cooperation. Last year, it admitted 27 Vietnamese students and postgraduates, the highest number to date, all of whom received scholarships. The university also hosted the second Vietnam-China Higher Education Cooperation Forum, helping promote exchanges and cooperation between the two countries’ educational institutions.
Congratulations to new Danish Parliament Speaker
National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man on October 13 sent a message of congratulations to Henrik Frandsen on his election as Speaker of the Danish Parliament.
☕ Afternoon briefing on October 13
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam, China friendship parliamentarian groups seek closer cooperation
They described ties between the Vietnamese NA and China’s NPC as an important part of bilateral relations and a channel for strengthening their political and social foundations. The two friendship groups have also served as bridges of friendship between the legislatures.
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