President Ho Chi Minh's observations of Western societies, colonised territories and international labour movements helped shape a global vision that was rare among Asian figures of that period, Professor Shimizu Masaaki said.

Western Australia regards Vietnam as an important partner in Southeast Asia, and wishes to expand cooperation in its areas of strength.

The Vietnamese FM proposed that the two sides strengthen political trust through high-level exchanges, while maintaining existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam–Angola Intergovernmental Committee and Political Consultations between the two foreign ministries.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 4 sent a message of congratulations to Mette Frederiksen on her re-election as Prime Minister of Denmark.

The new development model must place people at the centre as the objective, driving force and key actor of development. All development policies should aim to improve people’s material and spiritual well-being, creative capacity, dignity, opportunities for advancement and equitable access to development benefits, said top leader To Lam.

The two sides agreed on several practical initiatives and cooperation programmes to build on existing achievements, support the development of both capitals, and strengthen the Vietnam–Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Let every Vietnamese begin with one concrete action: planting and caring for a tree, reducing the use of single-use plastics, conserving energy, sorting waste, protecting water resources, keeping beaches clean, and promoting green lifestyles, wrote top leader To Lam.

Vietnam has full historical evidence and legal grounds to affirm its sovereignty over Hoang Sa in accordance with international law, said spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on June 4.

Prime Minister of Laos Sonexay Siphandone will pay an official visit to Vietnam and attend the third ASEAN Future Forum from June 7 - 9, while Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet will pay an official visit to Vietnam and participate in the forum from June 8 - 9.

Vietnam has been and will continue to engage in discussions and work with the US in a constructive and cooperative manner to address remaining differences, based on the bilateral and multilateral trade commitments of both sides.

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

Tay Ninh is home to 14 Indian-invested projects with total registered capital of about 108 million USD. These projects are mainly engaged in industrial production and processing, including garment manufacturing, rice bran oil production, sugar production, seed processing and agricultural product processing.

Commenting on General Secretary and President Lam’s keynote speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Thai scholar Supalak Ganjanakhundee said the Vietnamese leader identified three interrelated crises shaping the current global landscape - the crisis of international order, the crisis of development models and the crisis of strategic trust.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam urged the Vietnam Trade Union to reform more rapidly, deeply and substantively. It must work together with the State, enterprises and training facilities to improve workers’ professional qualifications, digital skills and adaptability.

VGCL President Nguyen Anh Tuan said achievements obtained over the past ternure reflect the close guidance of the Party, effective coordination among State agencies, local authorities, the Vietnam Fatherland Front and socio-political organisations, support from employers and, above all, the dedication and innovation demonstrated by trade union officials, members and workers across the country.

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

On the East Sea issue, Giang reaffirmed Vietnam’s and ASEAN’s consistent stance on maintaining peace, stability, security, safety, and freedom of navigation and overflight, settling disputes by peaceful means in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and stressed the need for the early finalisation of an effective, substantive, and legally binding Code of Conduct (COC) in the East Sea.

Timor-Leste Prime Minister to visit Vietnam, attend 3rd ASEAN Future Forum

Vietnam always treasures the traditional and fraternal relations between the two parties and countries, PM Hung said.

The Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence would continue to create favourable conditions for the armies of both countries to deepen practical and effective defence cooperation in the years to come.