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

The disbursement of public investment in 2023 was projected to reach 95 percent of the plan, equivalent to nearly VND 676 trillion (over USD 27 billion), marking the record high so far, according to Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his entourage arrived in Hanoi on January 11 afternoon, starting a three-day State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong.

The Chinese Party and State always see Việt Nam a priority in its neighbourhood diplomacy, Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee’s Secretariat and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee Li Shulei said.

Two-way trade reached $14.2 billion in 2022, surpassing the set target, he said, expressing his belief that that the new target of $15 billion set for 2028 will soon be achieved.

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Lưu Quang shared Việt Nam's long-term strategies and plans in these spheres, including the national strategy on green growth for 2021-30 with a vision towards 2050, and the target of raising the digital economy’s contribution to national GDP to 20 pẻ cent by 2025 and 30 per cent by 2030.

President Võ Văn Thưởng on Wednesday hosted separate receptions for the ambassadors of New Zealand and Peru, who came to bid farewell to the State leader.

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.