Defence Minister receives outgoing US Ambassador; Vietnam calls on parties to respect Gaza truce; Vietnam treasures traditional ties with DPRK; Party chief extends congratulations to Venezuelan leader

 Vietnam eager to spur cooperation with Zimbabwe; Vietnam urges respect for ceasefire agreement in Gaza; Lawyers’ role should be enhanced to avoid unjust rulings; Ceremony honours first victory of Vietnam People’s Navy

 Mass organisations oppose use of force in Gaza; Assets of former chief inspector to be scrutinised; Vietnam, Denmark eye US$1bln in trade by 2016; Victoria aspires to stronger cooperation with Vietnam

 Up to 20 people have been killed in the deadliest night of Israeli air raids on Gaza since its current offensive began, Palestinian sources say.