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☕ Afternoon briefing on May 8

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
☕ Afternoon briefing on May 8

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

🌟 - The official visit to Russia by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam and his attendance at a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Great Patriotic War from May 8 to 11 are expected to further boost and deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

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Then State President To Lam (second from right) and Russian President Vladimir Putin witness the exchange of signed documents between the two countries on June 20, 2024. (Photo: VNA)

This is the first official visit to Russia by Lam since he was elected General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee. Read full story

- Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, who accompanied Party General Secretary To Lam in a state visit to Kazakhstan, had a meeting with his Kazakh counterpart Murat Nurtleu in Astana on May 7 to discuss measures to promote cooperation between the two countries.

During their discussions, Nurtleu emphasised the historic significance of General Secretary Lam’s visit, describing it as a milestone that sets a clear framework for elevating the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Kazakhstan to new heights. Read full story

- Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien on May 7 chaired a working session with major Vietnamese enterprises to implement the Prime Minister's directive on promoting trade agreements to help balance the trade relationship between the US and Vietnam.

Participants included leading corporations such as the Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (PVN), Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex), Vietnam Electricity (EVN), Vietnam Airlines, and Vietjet Air, among others. Read full story

🔴 - Vietjet Air announced on May 7 that all of its flights to and from India are being operated as scheduled, despite the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and India.

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Vietjet currently operates multiple routes connecting Vietnam with key Indian destinations. (Photo: VNA)

The airline said it is closely monitoring developments in the region and will provide updates should the conflict affect its flight operations. Read full story

- Vietnam’s retail fuel prices were reduced for the second consecutive time from 3pm on May 8, under an urgent directive issued on the same day by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Under the latest adjustment, the maximum retail price for E5 RON92 petrol has been set at 18,777 VND per litre (approximately 0.72 USD), down 377 VND from the previous rate. RON95-III petrol is now capped at 19,179 VND per litre, a decrease of 407 VND. Diesel 0.05S is priced at no more than 16,809 VND per litre, down 550 VND, while kerosene has been reduced by 623 VND to a maximum of 16,941 VND per litre. Meanwhile, fuel oil 180CST 3.5S has been lowered by 665 VND to 15,533 VND per kilogram. Read full story

🥂 - A recently uncovered shipwreck off the coast of Thinh My coast in Hoi An city's Cam An ward, the central province of Quang Nam, has been identified as bearing characteristics of traditional Southeast Asian ship design, following initial surveys conducted after it was partially exposed by waves on December 26, 2023.

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A recently uncovered shipwreck off Thinh My coast in Hoi An city (Photo: baotuoitre)

The Hoi An Centre for Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation, in coordination with the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, under the Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City and the Quang Nam Museum, carried out a preliminary study and sampling at the site. The findings will inform evaluations of the vessel’s cultural significance and the development of suitable preservation plans. Read full story

- FV Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City on May 7 announced its investment in a cutting-edge robotic radiosurgery device integrated with artificial intelligence (AI), the first of its kind in Vietnam.

The CyberKnife S7 system, valued at nearly 200 billion VND (approximately 8 million USD), enables the treatment of tumours anywhere in the body without surgery, marking a major advance in non-invasive, highly precise cancer therapy. Read full story

- The 20th UN Day of Vesak Celebrations concluded at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Ho Chi Minh City on May 8, with the announcement of a declaration that highlights Buddhism’s response to pressing global challenges.

Speaking at the event, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh stressed that the celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City stand as a clear milestone demonstrating the Vietnamese Buddhist Sangha's increasingly prominent role in the international Buddhist community and in strengthening dialogue on global issues, conflict prevention, social justice promotion, and sustainable development. /. Read full story

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Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse leave Hannoi for a state visit to the RoK. (Photo: VNA)

ཧ Party General Secretary leaves for state visit to RoK

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu (Photo: VNA)

ဣ Party chief’s visit to RoK to help enhance political trust: Deputy FM

The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço (L) and Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong at the farewell ceremony (Photo: VNA)

State President concludes visit to Angola

At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
State President Luong Cuong poses for a commemorative photo with leaders of the ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola. (Photo: VNA)

𓄧 State President meets Vice President of Angola’s ruling MPLA party

The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Party General Secretary To Lam speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)

🔴 Developing technologically proficient criminal police force: Party chief

Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Under the guidance of Korean culinary instructor Kim Eun Ja, locals and tourists eagerly prepare kimchi using ingredients sourced from Da Lat. (Photo: VNA)

♍ Koreans in Vietnam pin hopes on Party chief’s visit to RoK

Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong (L) and Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Angola issue joint statement

The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addresses the 13th meeting of the Central Emulation and Commendation Council on August 8. (Photo: VNA)

𒁏 Timely commendation of achievements helps fuel patriotism: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man addresses the “Meet Japan – Mekong Delta region” event in Can Tho city on August 8. (Photo: VNA)

ꦏ Vietnam encourages Japanese firms to invest in key sectors: NA leader

Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
☕ Afternoon briefing on August 8

☕ Afternoon briefing on August 8

President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
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