Politics Engagement at ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat reaffirms Vietnam’s strategic commitment to ASEAN: diplomat Vietnam’s participation left three clear imprints, marking a qualitative shift from “deep integration” to “full integration,” with a more proactive, constructive, and responsible role in addressing regional and global issues. 5 hours ago | Vietnam Law Resolution in action: A pivotal inflection point for era of national ascent 01/30/2026 22:58 | Vietnam news Party General Secretary holds phone talks with RoK President 01/30/2026 21:55 | Vietnam news Letter of thanks following successful 14th National Party Congress 01/30/2026 10:22 | Vietnam Law 1 VietnamPlus | 12/12/2023 07:46 ☀️ Morning digest December 12 The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency. 2 VietnamPlus | 12/11/2023 23:04 Chinese Ambassador highlights Chinese top leader's upcoming Vietnam visit Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo has granted an interview to the press about the State visit to Vietnam by General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping from December 12-13. 3 Vietnam news | 12/11/2023 22:47 NA Chairman welcomes Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet The two leaders spoke highly of the results of bilateral economic and trade cooperation, with two-way trade exceeding US$10 billion for the first time last year. 4 VietnamPlus | 12/11/2023 22:38 NA Chairman welcomes Cambodian Prime Minister National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met with visiting Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet in Hanoi on December 11. 5 Vietnam Law | 12/11/2023 22:30 NA Chairman welcomes Cambodian Prime Minister National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met with visiting Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet in Hanoi on December 11. 6 Vietnam news | 12/11/2023 22:24 President praises outgoing Spanish Ambassador's contributions to bilateral ties The President suggested that in the coming time, both countries should continue stepping up all-level exchanges and strengthening political trust as a foundation for bilateral cooperation. 7 Vietnam news | 12/11/2023 22:21 Vietnamese President receives Cambodian Prime Minister Việt Nam always treasures and wants to ceaselessly strengthen its friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Cambodia, the Vietnamese President said. 8 VietnamPlus | 12/11/2023 21:45 Vietnamese President receives Cambodian Prime Minister Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 11 for visiting Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet. 9 VietnamPlus | 12/11/2023 20:46 President praises outgoing Spanish Ambassador's contributions to bilateral ties President Vo Van Thuong appreciated outgoing Spanish Ambassador to Vietnam Pilar Méndez Jiménez's contributions to Vietnam-Spain strategic partnership during her tenure in Vietnam at a reception in Hanoi on December 11. 10 VietnamPlus | 12/11/2023 20:06 Vietnam always supports Cambodia’s development: Party chief Vietnam always supports Cambodia’s national construction and development process, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong told Prime Minister and Vice President of the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet at a reception in Hanoi on December 11. 11 Vietnam news | 12/11/2023 19:14 Việt Nam, India launch joint military exercise for UN peacekeeping operations The event is the fourth edition of its kind, taking place from December 11-19, with 577 personnel taking part, including 45 officers from medical and engineering corps of each army, along with lecturers, communication officers and support staff. 12 VietnamPlus | 12/11/2023 18:54 Vietnamese, Cambodian PMs discuss measures to boost bilateral ties Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet discussed major orientations to boost the bilateral comprehensive cooperation in the coming time at their talks in Hanoi on December 11. 13 VietnamPlus | 12/11/2023 18:50 Vietnam, India launch joint military exercise for UN peacekeeping operations The Vietnamese and Indian defence ministries launched a joint military exercise for United Nations peacekeeping operations called VINBAX 2023 in Hanoi on December 11. 14 VietnamPlus | 12/11/2023 17:16 ☕ Afternoon briefing on December 11 The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency. 15 Vietnam news | 12/11/2023 17:14 Việt Nam, Cambodia aim for $20b in trade, boost cooperation in defence, transport: PMs PM Hun Manet conveyed the regards of former Prime Minister Hun Sen to PM Chính and the senior leadership of Việt Nam. 16 VietnamPlus | 12/11/2023 16:48 Vietnamese, Chinese border localities bolster cooperation A delegation of Qushui town, Jiangcheng county (Yunnan province of China) is paying a visit to Muong Nhe district in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien. 17 VietnamPlus | 12/11/2023 16:06 Vietnam to host ASEAN – Japan conference on gender equality The ASEAN – Japan conference on gender equality will be held in Hanoi on January 9-12, 2024, under the theme of “Comprehensive approach for gender equality in and through sports”, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said on December 11. 18 VietnamPlus | 12/11/2023 15:51 Can Tho, UK look to cooperation in education, health, transport infrastructure Vice Chairman of the Can Tho People’s Committee Duong Tan Hien on December 11 hosted a visiting delegation from the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, with the sides expressing their intention for better joint work in education, health, and transport infrastructure. 19 Vietnam Law | 12/11/2023 15:00 PM chairs official welcome ceremony for Cambodian counterpart Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a welcome ceremony in Hanoi on December 11 for his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Moha Bovor Thipadei Hun Manet who is paying an official visit to Vietnam from December 11-12. 20 VietnamPlus | 12/11/2023 14:34 PM chairs official welcome ceremony for Cambodian counterpart Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a welcome ceremony in Hanoi on December 11 for his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Moha Bovor Thipadei Hun Manet who is paying an official visit to Vietnam from December 11-12. 477 478 479 480 481