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

- The funeral of former Politburo member and former State President Tran Duc Luong will be held in the national mourning etiquette.

He will be laid in state at the National Funeral Hall, No. 5 Tran Thanh Tong street, Hanoi city. Read full story

🔴- Party General Secretary To Lam had a working session with the Party Central Committee's Commission for Internal Affairs on May 22, during which he emphasised that the internal affairs must aim to maintain stability as a foundation for national development.

The commission should closely coordinate with other Party commissions and agencies of internal affairs to effectively carry out the tasks of monitoring, analysing, researching, and forecasting the situation, and to provide strategic advice to the Party in line with its assigned functions and duties. It should also advise on policies to effectively address complicated issues and potential risks that could lead to instability, thereby ensuring a proactive stance in all circumstances, the top leader said. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 22 requested the establishment of an international financial centre in Vietnam with a transparent and open legal environment, modern and seamless infrastructure that meets development needs and aligns with global trends and Vietnam's specific conditions.

Chairing a meeting of the steering committee on building regional and international financial centres on the development of the National Assembly’s draft Resolution on the establishment of the international financial centre in Vietnam, PM Chinh, who is head of the steering committee, highlighted the need for a highly qualified and professional workforce, and smart and modern governance. Read full story

- To achieve its ambitious goal of high-income status by 2045, Vietnam needs to deepen the sweeping institutional reforms that are underway and promote greener development, according to two new World Bank reports released on May 22.

The first report “Vietnam 2045 - Breaking Through: Institutions for a High-Income Future” argues that Vietnam needs to strengthen the legal and regulatory environment and streamline public investment to sustain the rapid growth required to meet its target. Read full story

- The upgrade of Vietnam–France relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in October 2024 has laid a pivotal foundation for advancing stronger, deeper, and more effective ties between the two nations, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang.

Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Vietnam, Ambassador Thang emphasised the historic significance of the upgrade, marking a major milestone in the over-50-year diplomatic relationship and 10 years since the two countries established a Strategic Partnership. Read full story

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called on all cabinet members to submit their resignations, paving the way for a "major government reset" aimed at better meeting public expectations following disappointing results in the recent midterm elections, the Presidential Office announced on May 22.

In a statement, President Marcos emphasised that the move was not about individuals, but about enhancing efficiency, coordination, and urgency in governance. He assured that public services will remain uninterrupted during the transition and underscored that stability and meritocracy will guide the formation of a new cabinet./. Read full story