| | JUNE 20268IN FOCUSVietnamese Minister of Justice Hoang Thanh Tung met Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Khamphan Phommathat in Hanoi, reaffirming commitments to deepen legal and judicial cooperation and implement agreements reached by the two Parties and States. Tung highlighted Vietnam's ongoing legal and institutional reforms, including key Politburo resolutions and conclusions aimed at strengthening law-making, enforcement, judicial reform, and socio-economic development. He noted the establishment of a central steering committee for institutional development and law enforcement reform, led by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam. Praising bilateral cooperation achievements, Tung called for stronger collaboration in legal development, judicial reform, staff training, digital transformation, and the swift launch of a technical assistance project supporting Lao judicial capacity. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo met Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Singapore to discuss investment opportunities in Phases 3 and 4 of Jakarta's MRT expansion project. Pramono said the Jakarta administration welcomes Singaporean investment in transit-oriented development and urban initiatives that support the city's ambition to become a global city. He emphasized his government's commitment to creating a transparent, efficient, stable, and investor-friendly business environment. According to Pramono, investing in Jakarta offers access to one of Southeast Asia's largest markets while contributing to Indonesia's economic growth, strengthening ASEAN economies, and creating value for regional partners, including Singapore. He added that supportive policies, clear regulations, streamlined procedures, and consistent governance are essential for building investor confidence and fostering long-term collaboration and mutual success. VIETNAM, LAOS JUSTICE MINISTERS PLEDGE CLOSER TIES JAKARTA SEEKS SINGAPORE BACKING FOR MRT GROWTH Vietnam considers strengthening ties with China a consistent policy, strategic choice, and top foreign policy priority, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung told Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a phone conversation. The leaders expressed satisfaction with their first call following Vietnam's recent Government leadership appointments. Li congratulated Hung on his election as Prime Minister and praised his contributions to bilateral relations. Hung welcomed China's continued emphasis on developing ties with Vietnam. Both leaders noted positive progress in Party-to-Party and state relations, particularly in implementing agreements reached by their top leaders. They agreed to maintain regular, trust-based communication and close coordination to advance high-level consensus and build on outcomes from recent and upcoming state visits, further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two neighboring countries. VIETNAM, CHINA DEEPEN DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY TIES GOVERNMENT & POLICY INFRASTRUCTURE & URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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