Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue (right) and RoK Ambassador Park Noh-wan (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Chairman of the NationalAssembly Vuong Dinh Hue on November 29 separately met with the ambassadors ofthe Republic of Korea (RoK) and India.
At a reception for RoK Ambassador Park Noh-wan, Huesaid there is ample room for the Vietnam-RoK strategic partnership to reach anew height.
The bilateral ties, through the State, NationalAssembly and Government channels, and people-to-people exchange, have beenstrengthened over the past time, Hue said.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, high-ranking leaders ofthe two countries have maintained bilateral meetings, both online andin-person, Hue said, recalling his online talks with Speaker of the RoK'sNational Assembly Park Byeong-seug last June.
For his part, Park lauded Vietnam’s efforts in achievingthe dual goals of pandemic containment and economic development, with thecountry working towards the high-income status by 2045.
The ambassador conveyed the RoK’s NA Speaker to Hue topay an official visit to the East Asia and attend the 29th Annual Meeting ofthe Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) to be held in Seoul.
Korean leaders attach importance to the trip by theVietnamese chief legislator, he affirmed.
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue (right) Indian Ambassador Pranay Verma (Photo: VNA)
At a meeting with Indian Ambassador Pranay Verma, Hueexpressed his belief that the ambassador will make more contributions toenhancing the friendship and cooperation between the two countries, as well astheir legislative ties.
Verma conveyed the invitations of the Vice President and Chairmanof the Upper House and the Speaker of the Lower House of the Indian Parliament toNA Chairman Hue to pay an official visit to India.
He said the bilateral legislative cooperation hasbecome a pillar of the Vietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership, aswell as at the multilateral parliamentary forums to which both legislatures aremembers./.
The beauty of Vietnamese ao dai (traditional long dress) and Indian saree was spotlighted at a seminar jointly held by the Vietnam – India Friendship Association in Hanoi and Swami Vivekananda Culture Centre under the Indian Embassy in Hanoi on November 18.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung and Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs of India Riva Ganguly Das co-chaired the 11th political consultation and the eighth strategic dialogue between the two foreign ministries via videoconference on November 12.
The People Committee of northern Hung Yen province has issued a decision on the establishment of an industrial park of the Vietnam - Republic of Korea (RoK) economic cooperation.
Kim Sang Yeol, Founder and Chairman of Hoban Construction – one of the Republic of Korea’s top builders, has been honoured with Vietnam's Friendship Order in recognition for his outstanding contribution to promoting economic, cultural and educational exchanges and boosting the strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue (right) and RoK Ambassador Park Noh-wan (Photo: VNA) 
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue (right) Indian Ambassador Pranay Verma (Photo: VNA) 
