Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis in New York in September 2023. (Photo: VNA)
Budapest (VNA) 🌳– The Romanian press on January 19 highlighted the upcoming officialvisit to Romania by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
GraiulMaramuresului newspaper, in an article by Pavel Suian, underlined thegeographical location of Vietnam and explored the enduring relations cultivatedby the two nations over the past decades. Suianreflected on Vietnam's remarkable economic development over the last fourdecades, achieving a consistent growth rate of 6-7%, and even 8% inrecent years. Under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, thecountry has achieved notable milestones and is now a member of variousmultilateral organisations and forums. Thearticle emphasised Vietnam's commitment to expanding cooperation globally andpromoting integration across all sectors. Currently, theVietnamese Government is ambitiously striving for the country to be among the pioneers in the fourth industrial revolution. Toleverage new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the VietnameseGovernment has made a series of decisions to improve the quality of generaleducation, establish research and technology institutes, encourage the use ofnew AI technologies, modernise businesses through AI adoption, and invest intechnology research, he wrote. Meanwhile, the daily Adevarulalso published an article saying that the official welcome ceremony for PMChinh and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will be held on January 22 at Victoria Palace, where the Vietnamese leader will also hold talks with his Romanian counterpartMarcel Ciolacu. It cited the Government’sspokesman Mihai Constantin as sayingthat severaldocuments are expected to be signed during the visit. Additionally, a bilateraleconomic forum will be organised, during which the two countries will propose thesigning of a draft Memorandum of Understanding to enhance business cooperationand identify economic areas of interest between the Romanian Ministry ofEconomy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism and the Vietnamese Ministry of Industryand Trade./.
The 17th meeting of the Vietnam – Romania Joint Committee on Economic Cooperation was held in Hanoi on November 21 under the chair of Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism Stefan-Rady Oprea.
The Vietnam - Romania Friendship Association (VRFA) under the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations met in Hanoi on November 26 to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the Great Union Day of Romania (December 1, 1918).
The official visit to Romania by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is expected to open up a new, substantive and intensive chapter for the long-standing diplomatic ties between the two countries, Romanian Ambassador to Vietnam Cristina Romila has said.
The upcoming visit to Romania by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation is expected to open up new prospects for bilateral economic, trade and investment ties to develop to a greater height.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
The team’s haul, including one Champion title, 10 golds, seven silvers, and four bronzes, surpassed expectations. Vietnam, competing since 2019, has secured over 200 AIMO medals, cementing its regional standing.
The guiding principle for revising the national energy master plan is that energy development must align with the country’s socio-economic development strategy. The energy system should be optimised as a whole, targeting sustainable and diverse development to ensure stable and adequate energy supply to meet national goals.
The Vietnam Disability Fashion Show 2025 aimed to honour the diverse beauty of individuals, promote humanistic values, and foster equality and social inclusion.
The Party and the Government pay special attention to accelerating the development of clean and green energy sources to support double-digit socio-economic growth target and ensure national energy security, focusing on developing the Ninh Thuan 1 and Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plants.
Under the current Vietnamese law, fully autonomous motor vehicles are classified as smart vehicles and must be licensed for operation, unlike conventional motor vehicles.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis in New York in September 2023. (Photo: VNA) 
