Vietnam, RoK expand cooperation among legislative bodies, parliamentarians
Head of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee's Board for Deputy Affairs Nguyen Thi Thanh on September 14 received a delegation from the NA of the Republic of Korea (RoK) who are in Vietnam to attend the 9th Global Conference for Young Parliamentarians that will open on September 15 in Hanoi.
Head of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee's Board for Deputy Affairs Nguyen Thi Thanh (R) and Ji Seongho, a member of the RoK NA’s Environment and Labor Committee. (Photo: //quochoi.vn/
Hanoi (VNA)– 𝐆Head of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee's Board for DeputyAffairs Nguyen Thi Thanh on September 14 received a delegation from the NA ofthe Republic of Korea (RoK) who are in Vietnam to attend the 9th GlobalConference for Young Parliamentarians that will open on September 15 in Hanoi.
Thanh, who is also ViceChairwoman of the Party Central Committee's Organisation Commission andChairwoman of the Vietnam - RoK Parliamentary Friendship Group, said that the Party, NA, and Government of Vietnam always value and wish todevelop friendly and cooperative relations with RoK.
💞 Vietnam considers RoK oneof its important, long-term, and top-priority partners not only in the fieldsof economics, trade, and investment but also in other fields, she said, adding that the Vietnamese NA isalways ready to create favourable conditions for foreign investors andbusinesses, including Korean ones, to have a long-term presence and expandtheir production and business in Vietnam.
On this occasion, theVietnamese official called on the NA of the RoK to encourage Koreanbusinesses to strengthen connections with Vietnamese businesses. For his part, Ji Seongho – a member of the RoK NA’s Environment and Labor Committee - said the RoK-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group willcontinue to implement exchange activities and expand cooperative relationsbetween the legislative bodies of the two countries. He proposed that the twocountries continue to coordinate to effectively implement the contents of thecooperation agreement signed between the two NAs in 2013 and considersigning a new cooperation agreement to suit thecontent of the Vietnam - RoK comprehensive strategic partnership. He also recommended thetwo sides maintain regular contact through the exchange ofdelegations and promote the sharing of experiences in parliamentaryactivities./.
The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) and the Korea Federation of Textile Industries (KOFOTI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation, KOFOTI announced on August 24.
The protocol amending the Vietnam - Republic of Korea (RoK) agreement on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs officially came into force on September 10.
Politburo member and Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Economic Affairs Tran Tuan Anh received newly-appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (RoK) to Vietnam Choi Young-sam in Hanoi on September 12.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
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.
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.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Head of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee's Board for Deputy Affairs Nguyen Thi Thanh (R) and Ji Seongho, a member of the RoK NA’s Environment and Labor Committee. (Photo: //quochoi.vn/ 
