☀️ Morning digest on August 29

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

Friday, August 29, 2025 07:45

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

- Party General Secretary To Lam received Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee in Hanoi on August 28, on the occasion of his official visit to Vietnam.

Party General Secretary To Lam (R) and Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee in Hanoi on August 28. (Photo: VNA)

During the reception, General Secretary Lam warmly welcomed Speaker Gerry Brownlee and the delegation from the New Zealand Parliament, emphasising the significance of the visit as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and New Zealand (1975–2025) and the celebration of Vietnam's 80th National Day (September 2). Read full story

- Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has welcomed Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee’s ongoing Vietnam visit, which coincided with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee. (Photo: VNA)

During a reception in Hanoi on August 28 for the New Zealand guest, PM Chinh praised the substantive and comprehensive progress in bilateral ties since the upgrade to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon’s official visit to Vietnam in February 2025, saying that it opens up a new chapter in their relations. Read full story

- Zhao Leji, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), is set to lead a high-ranking delegation of the Chinese Party and State to pay an official visit to Vietnam from August 31 to September 2.

According to a release from the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 28, during the trip, Zhao will attend the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of Vietnam (September 2), and co-chair the first session of the cooperation committee between the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) and the NPC. Read full story

- On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day, Uch Leang, Acting Director of the Asia-Africa and Middle East Research Department at the Cambodia Institute of International Relations under the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC), published an article in Khmer Times praising Vietnam’s achievements.

In his article, he stressed that the victory of the August Revolution in 1945 was a turning point that opened the era of national independence linked with socialism, while also inspiring liberation movements in Cambodia, Laos, and many other countries. Once dependent, the Vietnamese became masters of their own destiny. Read full story

- The Green Economics Institute and the Vietnam–Cuba Intergovernmental Committee held a bilateral working session and launched the Vietnam – Cuba biotechnology network in Hanoi on August 28.

Speaking at the launch, Duong Thi Bich Diep, Vice President of the institute, said the network was established to connect research institutes, universities, hospitals, and enterprises of the two countries, focusing on research, training, technology transfer, production, and commercialisation of biological products. She noted that this is an important step to bring scientific and technological achievements directly into service of sustainable agriculture, health care, and people’s well-being. Read full story

- Each Vietnamese citizen will receive 100,000 VND (3.79 USD) as gift on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day – September 2.

The Prime Minister on August 28 issued an official dispatch regarding the distribution of the gift to the citizens./. Read full story

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National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh (3rd from left) at her meeting with European Parliament (EP) Vice-President Younous Omarjee (Photo: daibieunhandan.vn)

💮 NA Vice Chairwoman pays working visit to Belgium, EU

17/09/2025 21:06

On September 16, at talks with First Vice President of the Belgian Senate Andries Gryffoy, NA Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to developing friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Belgium. She noted that bilateral ties have grown positively in various fields over the past five decades, especially since the establishment of their strategic partnership in agriculture in 2018.

Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz passes away on September 16, 2025. (Photo: EFE)

✅ PM sends condolences over passing of Cuban Deputy PM

17/09/2025 19:51

Upon learning of the passing of Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, on behalf of the leaders of the Vietnamese Party and Government, on September 17 sent a message of condolences to his Cuban counterpart Manuel Marrero, the Government of Cuba, and the family of the late official.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man meets with leaders of Malaysia's national oil and gas company Petronas. (Photo: VNA)

ܫ NA Chairman visits Malaysia’s Petronas, seeks stronger energy cooperation

17/09/2025 19:15

Petronas has partnered with the state-owned Vietnam National Industry – Energy Group (Petrovietnam) in a wide range of joint projects, and the two sides are now expanding into new fields such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) and renewable energy.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man (centre) at the Meeting of the AIPA-46 Executive Committee in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on September 17. (Photo: VNA)

⛎ Top Vietnamese legislator attends AIPA-46 Executive Committee's Meeting

17/09/2025 19:15

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man welcomed the support of member parliaments for draft resolutions initiated by Vietnam and submitted for adoption at AIPA-46.

German Consul General Andrea Maria Suhl and Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep, Vice Chairwoman of the Can Tho People’s Committee (R). (Photo: VNA)

༒ Can Tho seeks stronger cooperation with Germany in vocational training, green industries

17/09/2025 18:51

Diep also proposed German partners explore investment in green industries, renewable energy, logistics services, and smart city projects.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh (R) and Abdelkader Toumi, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Batna province, at their meeting on September 16. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Algeria boost multi-sector cooperation

17/09/2025 17:23

Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh on September 16 had a working session with Abdelkader Toumi, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Batna province, which is twinned with Dien Bien province of Vietnam, and representatives of Algerian enterprises to seek ways to expand cooperation in various fields.

☕ Afternoon briefing on September 17

17/09/2025 17:03

The third nationwide conference on public investment promotion, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man's meetings with the Cambodian National Assembly President and the Timor-Leste National Parliament Speaker, and Vietnam ranking 44th among the 139 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2025 are among news highlights on September 17.

♍ Da Nang aims to become growth engine of Vietnam in new tenure

17/09/2025 17:02

According to Decision No. 2346-QD/TW, dated September 15, 2025, the Da Nang Party Committee for the new term consists of 75 members, including 73 re-elected members. The Secretary of the municipal Party Committee for the 2020-2025 term was appointed as the Secretary of the municipal Party Committee for the 2025-2030 term.

The press conference announcing the organisation of the first Congress of the Party Organisation of the Central Party Agencies (Photo: VNA)

♕ Nearly 300 delegates to attend 1st Party congress of Central Party Agencies

17/09/2025 16:54

The first Congress of the Party Organisation of the Central Party Agencies will focus on two main tasks: reviewing the implementation of the Resolutions for the 2020-2025 term, and setting the directions, goals, tasks, and solutions for the new term; and delivering feedback on the draft documents to be submited to the 14th National Party Congress.

High-rise financial buildings in central Ho Chi Minh City along the Saigon River. (Photo: VNA)

UK officials highlight Vietnam’s transformation

17/09/2025 16:50

With a journey from post-war reconstruction to one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, Vietnam has proven that anything is possible with vision, unity, and determination.

Party General Secretary To Lam presides over a meeting with the Standing Board of the Government Party Committee on September 17. (Photo: VNA)

♈ Party chief orders harnessing global expertise for urban-rural growth in new era

17/09/2025 16:09

Urban growth and rural development are inseparable and strategic missions that must complement each other, adding modern urban areas drive the nation’s growth while prosperous and sustainable rural areas provide solid foundations, said Party chief To Lam.

General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and Deputy Minister of National Defence, and Major General Dato Paduka Seri Faji Muhammad Haszaimi Bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, review the Guard of Honour of the Vietnam People’s Army on September 17. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Brunei bolster defence ties

17/09/2025 16:05

Vietnam and Brunei were suggested to maintain exchanges at all levels, especially at high level, and cooperation mechanisms such as consultations between armed forces and the Joint Working Group on military and defence cooperation.

Delegates at the 20th Party Congress of Cao Bang elect the provincial Party Committee for the 2025-2030 tenure on September 17. (Photo: VNA)

Cao Bang holds 20th provincial Party Congress

17/09/2025 16:03

General Luong Tam Quang, Politburo member and Minister of Public Security, asked the congress to select talented and passionate cadres for the new tenure to ensure the successful implementation of the 20th Congress’s resolution, thus contributing to national construction and defence.

The meeting between National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Cambodian National Assembly President Khuon Sudary in Kuala Lumpur on September 17 (Photo: VNA)

♐ NA Chairman meets with foreign parliament leaders on AIPA-46 sidelines

17/09/2025 15:01

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man held bilateral meetings with Cambodian National Assembly President Khuon Sudary and Timor-Leste National Parliament Speaker Maria Fernanda Lay in Kuala Lumpur on September 17 on the sidelines of the 46th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-46).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn. (Photo: VNA)

ꦜ Vietnam, Australia deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

17/09/2025 10:37

Vietnam and Australia have established a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, reflecting the depth of their bilateral ties and opening up broad prospects for more extensive, practical, and effective cooperation in the years ahead.

☀️ Morning digest on September 17

17/09/2025 08:18

Vietnamese leaders' receptions for the Aide to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man's meeting with the Vietnamese community in Malaysia, and Deputy PM Mai Van Chinh's meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng are among news highlights on September 16 evening.