☀️ Morning digest on June 2

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.

Monday, June 02, 2025 07:48

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

- Thrift practice and wastefulness combat are intrinsically linked and two pillars essential to achieving prosperity, whether at the level of family, nation or society. Practising thrift and fighting wastefulness are necessary in the daily life of each individual and society as a whole, serving as a “cornerstone” in building a civilised society and sustainable development. This must be a shared responsibility and should become a way of life, a daily cultural norm for each of us.

Party General Secretary To Lam (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese culture has long upheld thrift and simplicity as core values. The practice of thrift has been distilled into proverbs and folk sayings passed down orally from one generation to the next, such as: “Good at spending brings fullness, good at managing ensures warmth,” “The poor with thrift has a better ending than the rich with wastefulness,” “Do not leave land uncultivated/Every inch is worth its weight in gold,” “In good harvests, do not neglect maize and sweet potatoes/ In hardship, who do you think would be with you?” and “Spend within limits, use with measure,” as well as “Thrift ensures financial readiness/ Avoid troubling others in times of need…” Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 1 attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Hanoi CMC Creative Space (CCS Hanoi), a 300 million USD technology complex hailed as a key part of Vietnam’s push for innovation and digital transformation.

PM Pham Minh Chinh and delegates at the groundbreaking ceremony. (Photo: VNA)

The project, led by private firm CMC Technology & Solution, located on an 11,000 sq.m site in Hanoi, will feature 23 floors above ground and three basements, with a total floor space exceeding 90,000 sq.m. Read full story

- All proposals and concerns from enterprises must be answered and resolved within two weeks, directed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh while chairing a dialogue with the business community in Hanoi on May 31.

The dialogue aimed to promote the effective implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic development, contributing to boosting rapid and sustainable national economic growth. Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 31 attended the launch of the National Legal Portal, emphasising that the portal must serve as an official destination, a realiable address, an intelligent interaction platform, and an indispensable companion for both citizens and businesses.

The portal, //phapluat.gov.vn, aims to be a centralised, official gateway for the public and businesses to access legal information and advice, ensuring transparency, accessibility, and efficiency. Read full story

- Maintaining stability in a competitive world is a prerequisite and indispensable condition for building a world of peace, stability, cooperation, and development, said Vice Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang.

Giang was delivering a keynote speech at the second plenary session themed “Ensuring stability in a competitive world”, as part of the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore from May 30 – June 1. Read full story

- National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines inaugurated a new direct air service linking Busan - the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s second-largest city with Nha Trang, the renowned beach destination in Vietnam’s central province of Khanh Hoa on June 1.

The new route aims to strengthen direct connectivity and tap into the considerable tourism and economic potential between southern RoK and one of Southeast Asia’s most celebrated coastal cities. Read full story

- National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on June 1 inaugurated a direct flight route between Ho Chi Minh City and Denpasar (DPS) - tourism capital of Bali, Indonesia, marking a strategic step to expand its Southeast Asian network.

The new route, the airline’s second direct connection to Indonesia after its Ho Chi Minh City-Jakarta service, responds to growing travel demand between the two nations. Read full story

- The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will organise series of environmental and maritime themed events to respond World Ocean Day and UN World Environment Day in June.

This year’s World Oceans Day on June 8 is being held under the banner 'Wonderful Oceans: Sustaining What Sustains Us', while World Environment Day on June 5 is with the theme: 'Beat Plastic Pollution'. Read full story

- The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2025 kicked off on May 31 with dazzling performances by the host team Da Nang and reigning champion Finland.

The hosts started a 20-minute performance of 5,000 fireworks set to rock and pop music, including songs Bonjour Vietnam, Titanium and Top of the Rock, with a theme introducing Vietnam on the threshold of a 'New Era on the Rise'./. Read full story

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (Photo: VNA)

𓆏 Prime Minister to attend 16th Annual Meeting of New Champions, pay working trip to China

21/06/2025 18:24

The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

At the plenary session of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 28) in Russia on June 20. (Photo: VNA)

🙈 Deputy PM attends St. Petersburg economic forum, sidelines bilateral activities

21/06/2025 17:24

Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.

Several localities have already piloted the new two-tier governance model. (Illustrative photo: VNA)

𒊎 National event announcing operations of two-tier local administrations slated for June 30

21/06/2025 16:20

At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.

PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)

💛 Government leader pushes for clear, practical legal reforms

21/06/2025 16:09

Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.

Leaders of Yen Hoa ward in Hanoi inspect the IT system on the first day of piloting the two-tier local administration model. (Photo: VNA)

🃏 Prime Minister orders swift implementation of two-tier local administration model

21/06/2025 15:32

Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.

Party General Secretary To Lam speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)

🌜 Revolutionary press must grow further to serve national development: Party chief

21/06/2025 15:03

The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.

Ambassador Do Hung Viet (R) presents his credentials to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN Headquarters in New York on June 20. (Photo: VNA)

♑ Vietnam becomes model in implementing SDGs: UN chief

21/06/2025 14:51

The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.

On behalf of Party and State leaders, Party General Secretary To Lam (R) awarded a Ho Chi Minh Order to the Vietnamese revolutionary press for its great contributions to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation. (Photo: VNA)

ꩵ Ceremony held to celebrate 100th anniversary of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press Day

21/06/2025 12:02

Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van receives a delegation from the Foreign Policy Advisory Committee under the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Source: baoquocte.vn)

𓆏 Vietnam, China intensify experience sharing in diplomatic affairs

20/06/2025 19:52

The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.

☕ Afternoon briefing on June 20

20/06/2025 16:28

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

State President Luong Cuong meets with veteran and outstanding journalists on June 20. (Photo: VNA)

෴ State President commends outstanding journalists on eve of revolutionary press centennial

20/06/2025 16:01

Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.

Participants at the Q&A session (Photo: VNA)

🔜 Top legislator calls for better lecturer quality in key scientific fields

20/06/2025 15:59

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man delivers the closing remarks of the Q&A session of the 9th NA sitting. (Photo: VNA)

♑ NA to make sure every promise leads to results: Top legislator

20/06/2025 15:11

He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.

At the simultaneous online talks between Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on June 19 (Photo: VNA)

🎀 Vietnam, US hold virtual ministerial talks on reciprocal trade

20/06/2025 11:11

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long (C) speaks at the opening session of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEFT) on June 19, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

𒁃 Vietnam attends St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia

20/06/2025 10:28

Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.

Politburo member, Vice Secretary of the Central Military Commission, and Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA)

ꦗ Vietnam to hold first-ever sea parade to mark National Day

20/06/2025 09:33

The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).

Evidence seized in a crackdown obn a drug trafficking ring that transported and traded more than 30kg of various drugs from Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo published by VNA)

ꦍ Vietnam, Cambodia strengthen cooperation in drug-related crime combat

20/06/2025 09:31

In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.

A residential building on Levy Eshkol Street in Tel Aviv is destroyed by a rocket strike in the early hours of June 16, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

🐬 Vietnamese in Israel urged to register for evacuation plans

20/06/2025 09:02

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.