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

- President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung considers Vietnam a partner of leading importance in his country’s foreign policy towards the region, his special envoy Park Chang Dal told Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam at a meeting in Hanoi on July 29.

Receiving the RoK guest, the host leader expressed his appreciation for the RoK President’s decision to send a special envoy to Vietnam shortly after taking office which, he said, reflects the importance placed on the ties with Vietnam in particular and on the Vietnam – RoK comprehensive strategic partnership in general. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on Korean conglomerates to share expertise and expand cooperation in Vietnam’s digital and cryptocurrency sectors during a meeting their leaders in Hanoi on July 29.

The PM met with Kim Hyoung-nyon, Executive Vice President of Dunamu – the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s largest centralised crypto asset exchange operator and the world’s third-largest, and Lee Eunhung, Vice Chairman of Hana Financial Group, a long-standing strategic partner of Vietnam’s Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB). Read full story

- Vietnam always treasures its friendly and cooperative relationship with Switzerland, National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man told President of the Swiss Council of States Andrea Caroni during a meeting in Geneva on July 29 morning (local time).

Chairman Man noted that the meeting, part of his visit for the sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament and bilateral activities in Switzerland, marks the first high-level exchange since the establishment of the Vietnam – Switzerland Comprehensive Partnership in January 2025 during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to the European nation. Read full story

- Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man had a meeting with his Cambodian counterpart Khuon Sudary in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 29 morning (local time), on the sidelines of the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament.

Chairman Man noted that the ceasefire agreement reached between Cambodia and Thailand at a meeting hosted by Malaysia, the current ASEAN Chair, on July 28 is a positive step. He said it contributes to the normalisation of the situation, prevents losses for the people, elevates ASEAN’s mediation role, and reinforces solidarity and unity within the bloc. Read full story

- Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man has called on all parliaments to seek common ground, overcome differences, and join hands in building a future where all people can live in peace, justice, and prosperity.

Addressing a general debate of the sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva, Switzerland on July 29 afternoon (local time), NA Chairman Man noted that the world is undergoing unprecedented upheavals, as armed conflicts, geopolitical competitions, climate change, trade wars, economic inequality, and humanitarian crises are seriously threatening global peace and stability. Read full story

- National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Switzerland on July 29 afternoon (local time), on the occasion of attending the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament.

At the meeting, NA Chairman Man appreciated Director-General Tatiana Valovaya’s leadership role and the important contributions of the UN Office in maintaining international peace and security, promoting and safeguarding human rights, eradicating poverty, and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) globally. Read full story

- Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien held a series of meetings with high-ranking Japanese leaders in Tokyo during his three-day visit ending July 29.

In their meeting, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa praised Vietnam's ongoing reforms under the leadership of Party General Secretary To Lam, believing that these changes would further improve the investment environment for Japanese enterprises operating in Vietnam.Read full story

- The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee on July 29 announced the list of 16 Vietnamese delegates to board the 49th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP), scheduled to take place from January 15 to February 17, 2026.

As part of the programme, the delegation will engage in various activities aboard the Nippon Maru ship and visit Japan, Singapore, and Thailand. During the journey, they will pay courtesy calls on representatives of the host countries’ governments; tour offices, schools, and cultural landmarks; meet with local youths; and experience host country cultures through homestays. Read full story

- Over the past five years, the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has served as a vital pillar in deepening economic and trade ties between Vietnam and Italy, said Duong Phuong Thao, Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Italy.

Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the EVFTA coming into effect (August 1, 2020 - 2025), Thao said that the agreement is a powerful catalyst for growth, helping both countries navigate global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and inflation. Read full story

- Vietnam’s national U-23 football team successfully defended their ASEAN U23 Championship after a 1-0 victory against hosts Indonesia in the final on July 29 evening.

A single goal from striker Nguyen Cong Phuong was enough to grant the team their third successive title, cementing their place as the tournament's most successful team./. Read full story