The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) has conferred an insignia for the cause of political theory education – its highest honour – upon Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe, accrediting her practical contributions to the academy's operation and development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 21 attended a working session between standing members of the editorial teams of the subcommittees in charge of documents and socio-economic affairs of the 14th National Party Congress. ​

General Secretary of the National Assembly (NA) and Chairman of the NA Office Bui Van Cuong held talks with Secretary General of the House of Representatives of Morocco Najib El Khadi, who is also President of the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments (ASGP), in Hanoi on June 21.

Vietnam's aviation safety index was reported at 77% by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), well above the global average of 68%, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

Vietnam’s 2024 economic growth target of 6.5% is challenging, with weak consumption demand and exchange rate risks, so signals a pressing need for hastening energy transition towards a green economy, a conference to launch the Vietnam Annual Economic Report 2024 heard.

The Vietnamese Business Association and the Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia jointly organised a business forum in Jakarta on June 20.

The 10th International Yoga Day was marked in Ho Chi Minh City on June 21 with 1,500 yogis performing basic yoga postures together in District 1.

President To Lam hosted separate receptions for the new ambassadors of Nicaragua, Iceland, Turkmenistan and Cyprus who came to present their credentials in Hanoi on June 21.

Argentina’s press on June 20 gave extensive coverage of the Vietnam visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 19-20, holding that the trip will contribute to reinforcing the comprehensive strategic partnership and traditional friendship between the two countries.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s freshly-concluded state visit to Vietnam has grabbed the headlines of many foreign media outlets, including those in Russia.