National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol in Hanoi on June 23, saying that the visit reflects the RoK Government and President’s appreciation for bilateral ties.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong welcomed President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Yoon Suk Yeol, his spouse and entourage to Vietnam following the upgrade of bilateral relationship to comprehensive strategic partnership in late 2022, during a reception in Hanoi on June 23.

A State-level funeral will be held in Hanoi on June 27 for former Secretary of the Party Central Committee and former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan, who passed away on June 21.

President Vo Van Thuong gave a reception in Hanoi on June 23 for Chairman of the Korea Enterprises Federation (KEF) and Chairman of CJ Group Sohn Kyung Shik, during which the host said Vietnam supports CJ Group and Korean corporations and businesses to invest and expand their operations in the country in areas of their strength and Vietnam’s demand.

The 15th National Assembly on June 23 passed a revised resolution on taking votes of confidence on officials holding positions elected or approved by the legislature or People's Councils, with 470 out of 473 deputies present in favour, or 95.14% of the total number of lawmakers.

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

The 15th National Assembly (NA) approved the revised Law on Bidding on June 23 during its ongoing fifth plenary session.

An expert of the Republic of Korea (RoK) has expressed his optimism about the future of the RoK - Vietnam relations, and said the ongoing State visit by his country’s President Yoon Suk Yeol could probably provide a catalyst for the future progress of bilateral relations.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha raised some important messages regarding the mobilisation of private finance at a debate in the framework of the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris on June 22.

The organising committee for the ninth Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians held the second meeting in Hanoi on June 22 to examine the preparations for the coming event.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh on June 22 paid a courtesy visit to Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai in Bangkok on June 22.

Mohamed Al-Menfi, President of the Libyan Presidential Council, said Libya wishes to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in the fields of economy, trade, investment, energy and infrastructure.

National Assembly (NA) deputies are scheduled to discuss the draft Law on Management and Protection of National Defence Works and Military Zones, and the draft Law on Real Estate Business (amended) during its ongoing fifth plenary session on June 23.

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

The 21st working day of the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s fifth session took place on June 22 under the chair of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on June 22 said that economic cooperation has continued to be a bright spot in relations between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is once again proved by a large number of Korean businesses that are visiting the country, attending a business forum and signing cooperation agreements during the State visit to Vietnam by President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Maj. Gen. Pham Ngoc Viet, Director of the Ministry of Public Security’s Homeland Security Department, has pointed out some external terrorism risks that may harm Vietnam’s national security and also confirmed that the June 11 attacks on the administrations’ headquarters and civilians in Dak Lak province were organised terrorist acts.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on June 22 said that Vietnam will try its best within its conditions and capabilities to help Cuba overcome difficulties that the country is facing.

Chairman of the General Political Department of the Vietnam People's Army General Luong Cuong on June 22 met with Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba Corps General Álvaro López Miera, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba Corps General Alvaro Lopez Miera in Hanoi on June 22.