ASEAN women’s circle hosts Hanoi New Year gathering
The ASEAN Community Women's Circle of Hanoi (AWCH) held a 2025 New Year gathering in the capital city on January 8, with Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of Party General Secretary To Lam, attending.
Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of Party General Secretary To Lam, speaks at the gathering. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The ASEAN Community Women's Circle of Hanoi (AWCH) held a 2025 New Year gathering in the capital city on January 8, with Ngo Phuong ๊Ly, spouse of Party General Secretary To Lam, attending.
Marking its 10th anniversary this year, AWCH has grown into a network promoting ASEAN cultural exchange and friendship, particularly solidarity among ASEAN women.
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang highlighted the circle's achievements, such as showcasing ASEAN’s diverse cultures and fostering international ties, expressing her belief that AWCH will continue not only to promote the role and contributions of women in society and spread positive community values but also to strengthen ASEAN solidarity and contribute to the prosperity of the ASEAN community. At the same time, it will support Vietnam’s efforts in entering a new era.
Speaking at the event, Ly expressed her appreciation for the group’s warmth and camaraderie, likening it to a big ASEAN family”.
She congratulated Laos on its successful ASEAN Chairmanship in 2024 and wished Malaysia success in 2025. She also reiterated her support for AWCH’s mission to strengthen regional solidarity and cooperation. Akiko Morioka, spouse of the Malaysian Ambassador, emphasised the importance of building relationships to uphold ASEAN’s values of peace, stability, and mutual respect.
The event featured a special classical music performance and artwork display by female artist Le Thieu Ngan, whose works have received widespread acclaim./.
The spouse of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, Ngo Phuong Ly, met with the Executive Board of the ASEAN Women’s Circle of Hanoi (AWCH) and invited guests in Hanoi on the morning of October 11.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and delivered a speech at the third ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit via videoconference, at an invitation of his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
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