In the initial two months of 2024, Vietnam's agro-aquatic-forestry exports reached an impressive USD 9.84 billion. This marks a substantial surge of 50.3 percent compared to the same period in 2023.

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

Vietnamese foreign minister expressed his satisfaction with the recent progress in bilateral relations as well as in cooperation between the two foreign ministries.

Foreign Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn had a meeting with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong on March 5 within the framework of the ASEAN - Australia Special Summit commemorating the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations in Melbourne.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and his spouse Lê Thị Bích Trân joined the Sultan of Brunei, the Presidents of the Philippines and Indonesia and their spouses, the Prime Ministers of Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia, Timor Leste and their spouses, and the Secretary-General of ASEAN at the ceremony.

Minister of Public Security General To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on March 5 for Khonsi Naovalat, head of the Lao Ministry of Public Security's representative agency in Vietnam.

The Party Delegation of the National Assembly (NA) led by Secretary of the delegation and NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held a meeting with the Hanoi Party Committee’s Standing Board on March 5 to discuss the draft revised Capital Law and the plans on local development.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his fiancee chaired an official welcome ceremony in Melbourne on March 5 afternoon (local time) for heads of delegations to the ASEAN - Australia Special Summit that marks the 50th anniversary of the ASEAN - Australia dialogue relations.

NA Chairman emphasised that submitting all these documents for consideration at the same session will establish a legal framework to exploit the advantages and potential of Việt Nam's capital city.

Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, had bilateral meetings with Indonesian Deputy Minister of Defence Muhammad Herindra and Philippine Undersecretary of National Defence Irineo C. Espino in Luang Prabang, Laos, on March 5.

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son had a meeting with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong on March 5 within the framework of the ASEAN - Australia Special Summit commemorating the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations in Melbourne.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Minh Hằng paid a working visit to Iran from March 3-4, during which she co-chaired the eighth political consultation with her Iranian counterpart Ali Bagheri Kani.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang paid a working visit to Iran from March 3-4, during which she co-chaired the eighth political consultation with her Iranian counterpart Ali Bagheri Kani.

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

A talk exchanging information on disease prevention and control, and healthcare activities between delegations of the Department of Health of Việt Nam's Cao Bằng province and the Health Commission of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region was organised in Cao Bằng city.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse are attending the ASEAN – Australia Special Summit commemorating the 50th anniversary of their dialogue relations,and pay an official visit to Australia from March 5 at the invitation of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Việt Nam consistently advocates for peaceful dialogue and diplomacy in resolving disputes, he said, adding that in the East Sea (known internationally as the South China Sea) issue

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the Vietnam - Australia Business Forum in Melbourne on March 5 morning (local time) as part of his ongoing trip to Australia to attend the ASEAN - Australia Special Summit and pay an official visit to Australia.

The Vietnamese Government always creates all favorable conditions for airlines,both state-owned and private, to develop and compete healthily, and encourages Australian carriers to fly to Vietnam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated at a ceremony to mark 30 years of Vietnam – Australia direct air route in Melbourne city on March 5 morning.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the Vietnam - Australia Business Forum in Melbourne on March 5 morning (local time) as part of his ongoing trip to Australia to attend the ASEAN - Australia Special Summit and pay an official visit to Australia.