This day, January 11, 55 years ago, Vietnam and Sweden set up their diplomatic ties. Over the past 55 years, the two countries have actively built, nurtured and developed their relations, and gained pride-worthy achievements in various fields.

Vietnam wishes to foster cooperation with India and its Gujarat state in particular in the areas of the Indian side’s strengths and Vietnam’s priorities, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang affirmed while addressing the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit on January 10.

The Party internal affairs sector and provincial steering committees for preventing and combatting corruption have made significant efforts to successfully complete their tasks last year.

After a successful year in 2023, the production and export of products from industrial crops are forecast to face new challenges in 2024, requiring flexible response of each industry from the stage of production to processing and market development.

The Vietnamese Party and State always value and give top priority to the Vietnam-China relations, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of its Commission for Popularization and Education Nguyen Trong Nghia said on January 10.

The order was made under the newly-issued Government Resolution 01/NQ-CP on main tasks and solutions to implement the socio-economic development plan and State budget estimates for this year.

Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General Tô Lâm stressed that the relationship between the two ministries has been tightened, becoming an important pillar of the Vietnam-China ties and playing a crucial role in consolidating strategic trust between the two Parties and countries.

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

The sector’s work helped in maintaining political stability, socio-economic development and strengthening people's trust.

Hải Dương is an economic powerhouse with a crucial location at the heart of the Northern Delta. The province boasts a well-connected transportation network, encompassing road, rail and waterway systems.

Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 10 for Chinese Vice Minister of Public Security Chen Siyuan.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s upcoming state visit to Vietnam is set to deepen the bilateral strategic partnership, which was established in 2013, a diplomat has said.

The Vietnamese Party and State always value and give top priority to the Vietnam-China relations, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of its Commission for Popularisation and Education Nguyen Trong Nghia said on January 10.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on January 10 had a working session with relevant agencies, discussing the organisation of cultural and art activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's first General Election Day (January 6, 1946 - 2026).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 10 inspected several key projects in Hai Duong as part of his visit to the Red River Delta province.

President Vo Van Thuong on January 10 hosted separate receptions for the ambassadors of New Zealand and Peru, who came to bid farewell to the State leader.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi has affirmed that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is highly interested in advancing bilateral relations with Vietnam.

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

Reforming mechanisms for mobilizing private organizations, businesses, individuals, and the society’s engagement in child care and protection is among the key tasks recently set by the Politburo.

Up to 77.41 percent of the adults in Vietnam have payment accounts at present, an increase from 31 percent during the 2015 - 2017 period, an official of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) cited a World Bank report as saying.