Hanoi (VNA)💮 - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
- The policy to streamline the political system’s organisational apparatus has received broad support from the public, agencies, and the National Assembly, and its rapid and effective implementation has showed that it is indeed the right course of action, Party General Secretary To Lam has stated.Speaking at a group discussion on the draft Law on the Government Organisation (revised), the draft Law on the Organisation of Local Government, and a draft resolution addressing a number of issues related to State apparatus restructuring as part of the National Assembly’s 9th extraordinary session on February 13, the Party chief said that the policy is something the people have long awaited. Read full story
- The National Assembly Standing Committee deliberated on a draft resolution aimed at revolutionising Vietnam’s science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation landscape at a session on February 13.According to the Government’s proposal, the resolution seeks to establish a legal framework that would effectively boost national scientific-technological advancement and digital transformation, making them driving forces for socio-economic development to deliver on the dual targets by 2030 and 2045 as outlined at the 13th National Party Congress. Read full story
- The Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and the Cuban State hosted a ceremony in Havana on the evening of February 12 (local time) to celebrate the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - 2025). Read full story
Commissioner of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong Cui Jianchun joined the celebration alongside representatives from the Hong Kong administration and staff from Vietnamese representative offices there. Read full story
- As Vietnam moves forward with reviving its Ninh Thuan nuclear power project, international cooperation is crucial for ensuring nuclear security and safety.In 2025, the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VAEI) at the Ministry of Science and Technology will strengthen bilateral and multilateral collaboration with global partners to advance scientific research and practical applications in atomic energy. Read full story
- VinFast on February 13 introduced its VF 3 mini-SUV at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2025, along with a free charging policy for EV users at VinFast-operated V-GREEN stations across Indonesia.The VF 3 is priced at 227.65 million IDR (over 13,900 USD), excluding battery. VinFast is also offering an incentive programme of 7.85 million IDR in cash for the first 1,000 buyers. Deliveries will begin in April 2025. Read full story
- Ship M/V MSC BEIRA IV, operated by the world's largest shipping line MSC, arrived at Phuoc An Port in Nhon Trach district, southern Dong Nai province, on February 13, marking the first vessel arrival at this seaport.The vessel carried over 1,000 containers of apparel, fashion, and dyed fabrics. Read full story
- A large number of cultural festivals took place across Vietnam on February 12, the first full moon in the Year of the Snake, celebrating patriotism, fostering community spirit, and promoting local tourism.Thousands of residents and tourists gathered beneath a 300-year-old banyan tree in Lao Cai city, the northern province of Lao Cai, to witness the opening of the 2025 Thuong Temple Festival, an annual event held on the first full moon of the year. Read full story
According to the website, from its jungle-traversed hinterland, crisscrossed with nature trails, to Duong Dong, a large town hosting a lively night market, to the Disney-style VinWonders, an amusement park featuring princess castles and thrilling theme rides, the island provides guaranteed fun for all travellers. Read full story./.
