Indonesian President Joko Widodo will pay a State visit to Vietnam from January 11-13, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on January 8.

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

The session would focus on giving opinions on several important issues to prepare for the fifth extraordinary session of the National Assembly, which was scheduled to open on January 15.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has expressed his belief that that the ongoing visit to Vietnam by Speaker of the Bulgarian National Assembly Rosen Dimitrov Jeliazkov will be a success, opening up a new chapter in the long-standing relations between the two countries.

The Bulgarian top legislator wished that Việt Nam would serve as a bridge to facilitate cooperation between Bulgaria and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as well as between ASEAN and the European Union (EU).

Recognising complementary factors in the two economies, PM Chính proposed making economic cooperation a pillar of the bilateral ties with the goal of achieving $500 million in annual two-way trade soon.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has expressed his belief that that the ongoing visit to Vietnam by Speaker of the Bulgarian National Assembly Rosen Dimitrov Jeliazkov will be a success, opening up a new chapter in the long-standing relations between the two countries.

President Vo Van Thuong has extended a warm welcome to Speaker of the Bulgarian National Assembly Rosen Dimitrov Jeliazkov on his official visit to Vietnam at the outset of the new year, saying that the trip showcased the high level of political trust in the cooperative relationship between the two nations.

President Vo Van Thuong has extended a warm welcome to Speaker of the Bulgarian National Assembly Rosen Dimitrov Jeliazkov on his official visit to Vietnam at the outset of the new year, saying that the trip showcased the high level of political trust in the cooperative relationship between the two nations.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo will pay a State visit to Vietnam from January 11-13, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on January 8.

The 29th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee opened in Hanoi on January 8, which is scheduled to last for one and a half days.

The most severe sentence recommendation was 30 years for the former General Director of the Việt Á Company Phan Quốc Việt for giving bribes and violating bidding regulations causing serious consequences.

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

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the Bulgarian NA Rosen Dimitrov Jeliazkov held talks in Hanoi on January 8, agreeing that the two NAs will push ahead with implementing the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation.

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the Bulgarian NA Rosen Dimitrov Jeliazkov held talks in Hanoi on January 8, agreeing that the two NAs will push ahead with implementing the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation.

The 29thsession of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will focus on preparations for the 5th extraordinary meeting of the 15th legislature slated for January 15, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said on January 8.

Chairman Huệ told the Bulgarian guest that Việt Nam has made efforts to implement the recommendations of the European Commission (EC) on sustainable fish development, asking Bulgaria to call on the EU to consider removing the IUU "yellow card" for Vietnamese fishery products.

General Secretary of the Brazil-Vietnam Friendship Association Pedro De Oliveira has praised the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) during the cause of national defense and development, as well as diplomatic achievements the Southeast Asian nation has recorded over the past years.

In its last session of 2023 on December 26, the United Nations General Assembly recognised for the first time the Lunar New Year as an annual holiday at the body. This recognition represents international acknowledgment of traditional Asian culture, including that of Vietnam.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will convene its 29th session on January 8 afternoon, according to the NA Office.