☀️ Morning digest on September 11

Vietnamese leaders' meetings with Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn, the State Bank Governor given an A+ rating by Global Finance, and the opening of VietnamPrintPack 2025 are among news highlights on September 10 evening.

Thursday, September 11, 2025 08:28

Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

– State President Luong Cuong held talks with visiting Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn in Hanoi on September 10, during which the two leaders sought measures to boost the Vietnam – Australia ties to a new height.

They emphasised the importance of maintaining the momentum of high-level exchanges and contacts across Party, State, parliamentary and locality-to-locality channels to strengthen information sharing, and consolidate political trust and mutual understanding, thereby laying a firm foundation for wider cooperation. Read full story

– General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of treasuring its friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australia, stressing that Australia is a trusted partner of Vietnam, while hosting a reception in Hanoi on September 10 for Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam (right) and Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn at their meeting in Hanoi on September 10. (Photo: VNA)

The Party chief voiced his belief that with strong political determination of both sides, the Vietnam – Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will grow even more strongly in the coming years. Read full story

– Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting in Hanoi on September 10 with Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn, who underlined that Australia wants to be a sincere and reliable partner of Vietnam.

Welcoming the Governor-General on her first state visit to Vietnam, PM Chinh said the trip will inject new momentum, vigour and determination into bilateral relations, helping to advance cooperation in a deeper, more substantive and effective manner in multiple fields. It also reflects both countries' strong commitment to building a peaceful, stable, inclusive and prosperous region. Read full story

– National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn in Hanoi on September 10, during which he proposed Australia continue to accompany and support Vietnam in its new development stage, and expand cooperation in priority areas such as green economy, digital economy, science and technology, innovation, and renewable energy.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man (right) and Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn at their meeting on September 10. (Photo: VNA)

The NA Chairman called on Australia to increase its aid budget, expand government scholarship programmes for Vietnamese students, and provide training and capacity building for Vietnamese officials and public servants. Read full story

– Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang has underscored Vietnam’s commitment to closely coordinating with ASEAN Chair 2025 Malaysia, fellow member states and partners to ensure the success of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings slated for October.

Deputy FM Giang, head of Vietnam's ASEAN SOM, pledged as much at the Senior Officials’ Meetings (SOM) of ASEAN, ASEAN+3 and the East Asia Summit (EAS) that took place on September 9–10 in Port Dickson, Malaysia. Read full story

– Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand Phan Minh Giang has highlighted the potential and strengths of the City of Palmerston North, noting its complementarity with Vietnam’s development priorities, especially in science and technology, innovation, green transition, and high-quality agriculture.

At a working session with Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith, Giang expressed his confidence in New Zealand and Palmerston North's support as a key contributor to the effective implementation of the Vietnam – New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, bringing tangible benefits to people and businesses in both countries. Read full story

– Global Finance has ranked Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Thi Hong A+, the highest grade in its 2025 Central Banker Report Cards.

Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Thi Hong (Photo: VNA)

The assessment, published annually since 1994, evaluates central bank governors from nearly 100 countries, territories and key regions, as well as the European Union, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) and the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). Read full story

– The 23rd Vietnam International Printing and Packaging Industry Exhibition - VietnamPrintPack 2025 kicked off at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City on September 10, gathering 350 businesses from 15 countries and territories.

The expo features more than 850 booths displaying a wide range of products, including printing and packaging machines, laminating machines, labeling technologies, and paper-related materials. Read full story./.

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National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man (centre) at the Meeting of the AIPA-46 Executive Committee in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on September 17. (Photo: VNA)

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German Consul General Andrea Maria Suhl and Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep, Vice Chairwoman of the Can Tho People’s Committee (R). (Photo: VNA)

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Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh (R) and Abdelkader Toumi, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Batna province, at their meeting on September 16. (Photo: VNA)

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The press conference announcing the organisation of the first Congress of the Party Organisation of the Central Party Agencies (Photo: VNA)

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High-rise financial buildings in central Ho Chi Minh City along the Saigon River. (Photo: VNA)

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Party General Secretary To Lam presides over a meeting with the Standing Board of the Government Party Committee on September 17. (Photo: VNA)

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Delegates at the 20th Party Congress of Cao Bang elect the provincial Party Committee for the 2025-2030 tenure on September 17. (Photo: VNA)

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The meeting between National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Cambodian National Assembly President Khuon Sudary in Kuala Lumpur on September 17 (Photo: VNA)

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn. (Photo: VNA)

𓆏 Vietnam, Australia deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

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☀️ Morning digest on September 17

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