A public meeting took place in Laos on September 1 to mark the 70th anniversary of Vietnam ’s August Revolution and National Day.
In a speech commencing the ceremony, Lao Prime Minister Thongsinh Thammavong recalled the historic Vietnamese victory on August 19, 1945 that led to the birth of an independent nation on September 2, 1945, and lauded the achievements reaped by their neighbouring country since then.
Expressing appreciation for Vietnam ’s assistance, the PM underscored the Lao Party, Government and people always stand side-by-side with their Vietnamese counterparts to cement the close traditional ties under any circumstance.
Agreeing with his host, Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Manh Hung said the special relations with Laos have served as momentum for both nations to make progress in development and defence.
Meanwhile, the Vietnam Embassy in Buenos Aires , Argentina hosted a festival a day earlier to celebrate the two national events. The agency had previously been presented a communiqué passed by the Argentine lower house with content praising the role of the past revolution in Vietnam ’s defence and national construction.
The same day, the Vietnam Embassy in Bangkok , Thailand organised a ceremony in conjunction with the 70-year anniversary of the diplomatic sector and the 20-year anniversary of Vietnam ’s ASEAN membership. Thailand was the first nation in bloc to establish a strategic partnership and coordinate joint-cabinet sessions with Vietnam.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba also hosted a reception saluting the country's national events on August 31.-VNA
A crowd of representatives from Lao Ministries and sectors have arrived at the Vietnamese Embassy in Vientiane to congratulate the country on its 70 th National Day (September 2).
Doctors from the Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital worked with their Lao counterparts to provide free eye examinations and surgeries to war veterans and the disadvantaged with cataracts in Laos.
The 2015 Vietnam Culture Week began in Laos on August 28 on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day and the 40th anniversary of Laos’.
Vietnam is willing to create favourable conditions for thriving Buddhist links with Laos, thus contributing to the long-term comprehensive collaboration between the two nations.
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.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
At the ceremony (Source: VNA)
