The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) held a gathering on August 15 to celebrate the 78th anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day (August 17, 1945 - 2023).

President Vo Van Thuong on August 15 sent a message of congratulations to Indian President Droupadi Murmu on the 77th anniversary of India’s Independence Day (August 15, 1947 - 2023).

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

President Vo Van Thuong on August 15 suggested Vietnam and Bangladesh step up all-level delegation exchanges, thus strengthening their comprehensive cooperation.

Two ministers will field questions raised at the on-going 25th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on August 15.

The Minister of Justice and the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development will field questions raised at the 25th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on August 15.

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

The National Assembly Standing Committee offered opinions on a report on the results of thematic supervision on the implementation of the NA’s Resolutions on the renewal of school curricula and textbooks, during its 25th meeting in Hanoi on August 14.

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

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue suggested reviewing provisions on water resources management, while addressing the 25th session of the NA Standing Committee in Hanoi on August 14 during which the draft revised Law on Water Resources is among the documents tabled for discussion.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s book on Vietnam's military policy and defence strategy has further clarified the Party’s mindset about this regard amid new and complex developments in the world, and affirmed the Party’s comprehensive leadership over the army during the construction and defence of the socialist Fatherland.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its 25th session in Hanoi on August 14 under the chair of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap to become a pioneer in promoting the development of modern rural areas, ecological agriculture, and civilised farmers.

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

Legislators will spend much time on law building during the 25th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee, scheduled to open on August 14, according to the NA Office.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made field trips to several agricultural production facilities and transport projects in Dong Thap as part of his visit to the Mekong Delta province on August 13.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 12 continued his field trip to the Mekong Delta to examine dykes in Ca Mau, Kien Giang, An Giang and Dong Thap provinces.

The 13th National Party Congress in January 2021 set a comprehensive and modern diplomatic sector consisting of three pillars, including the Party, State and people-to-people diplomacy.

A delegation of the National Assembly (NA)’s Council for Ethnic Affairs, led by its Vice Chairman Nguyen Lam Thanh, paid a working visit to Brazil from August 7-10.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s official visits to Indonesia and Iran, and attendance in the 44th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-44) from August 4 to 10 have reaped successful results.