Leaders of Laos, China, Cambodia, Cuba and Russia have sent messages and letters of condolences to Vietnam, following the death of former Politburo member and former State President Tran Duc Luong on May 20.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will pay an official visit to Malaysia and attend the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Malaysia from May 24-28 with a clear message of proactive responsibility and readiness to contribute to the bloc's collective endeavors.

The Vietnam–Russia Friendship Association (VRFA) convened its 17th national conference in Hai Duong city in the northern province of same name on May 23 and 24, reaffirming the long-standing ties between the two nations and outlining new initiatives to deepen bilateral cooperation.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse departed Hanoi on May 24 evening for an official visit to Malaysia and attendance at the 46th ASEAN Summit and related high-level meetings in Kuala Lumpur, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his spouse.

VOV.VN - French President Emmanuel Macron will make a state visit to Vietnam from May 25 to 27, with a view to strengthening the two countries’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across key areas, including politics, economics, science, education, culture, and defence, as well as joint responses to global challenges such as climate change.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Serbia have agreed to bolster cooperation in trade, investment, defence, education and culture, and enhance coordination at the United Nations following a political consultation between their foreign ministries.

Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam Dato' Tan Yang Thai has anticipated that Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Malaysia and attendance at the 46th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Kuala Lumpur from May 24-28 will deliver fruits and further solidify political trust between leaders.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Minh Chinh’s visit to Malaysia from May 24-28 will bolster bilateral ties and reinforce solidarity among ASEAN nations as Malaysia holds 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia Dinh Ngoc Linh.

It is time for Vietnam and Mexico to consider lifting their bilateral relations to a new height to create a new framework and space for development, Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Van Hai said at a ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries (May 19, 1975 – 2025).

Australia wants to see Vietnam continue to grow and prosper, as Vietnam’s prosperity and security also contributes to Australia's prosperity and security, Gillian Bird, new Australian Ambassador to Vietnam, has told the press.

The practical activities and achievements of the former Vietnam–Soviet Friendship Association, as well as the curent Vietnam–Russia Friendship Association (VRFA), clearly demonstrate and reaffirm the significant role of people-to-people diplomacy in the relations between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam will make an official visit to Malaysia and attend the 46th ASEAN Summit and related events there from May 24-28.

VOV.VN - Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on May 22 announced an official mourning period from 6:00 a.m. on May 24 to midnight on May 25 (local time) in honor of former President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tran Duc Luong.

VOV.VN - Hungarian President Sulyok Tamas and his spouse are set to pay an official visit to Vietnam from May 27 to 29, according to an announcement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 23.

The upgrade of Vietnam–France relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in October 2024 has laid a pivotal foundation for advancing stronger, deeper, and more effective ties between the two countries, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang.

Rwanda always attaches importance to its fine friendship and cooperation with Vietnam, President Paul Kagame affirmed while receiving a letter of credentials from Vietnamese Ambassador to Tanzania and Rwanda Vu Thanh Huyen on May 21.

VOV.VN - Historian and professor Dr. Pierre Journoud has offered in-depth analysis of the current situation and future prospects of Vietnam-France relations, which were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in October 2024 ahead of the state visit to Vietnam by French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse, slated for May 25-27.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang concluded a two-day working trip to Sweden on May 21, aimed at advancing bilateral ties across a wide range of areas.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Greece has held press conferences in Athens and Thessaloniki on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese diplomat to the United Nations called on countries to uphold international law, including the UN Charter and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), in resolving maritime disputes through peaceful means, at a high-level debate on maritime security for global stability at the UN Security Council on May 20-21.

A delegation from Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defence, led by Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Van Nghia, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, is attending the 2025 Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan exhibition, held from May 20-23 in Chiba prefecture, Japan.

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has reiterated Vietnam’s consistent support for the initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency and cohesion of the UN system to better address the needs of its member states.

Vietnam and South Africa will bolster academic exchanges and share experiences in matters of mutual interest such as sustainable development, social equity, and integration policies through the joint organisation of conferences, workshops, and scientific seminars in both countries.

Vietnam’s successful organisation of the 4th Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit left positive impression on international delegates, showcasing the country’s creativity, flexibility, and capability in hosting major multilateral conferences, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 20 sent a message to the 78th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA 78) in Geneva, at the invitation of World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s ongoing administrative reforms aimed at enhancing governance efficiency and optimizing national resources are being implemented in a methodical, determined, and comprehensive manner, making considerable contributions to the nation’s socio-economic development.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked Israel to bolster cooperation and provide support for Vietnam in science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and start-up development, while affirming Vietnam’s readiness to offer complementary strengths in human resources.

Vietnam, chair of the Asia-Pacific Group at the United Nations (UN), co-hosted a regional workshop with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria on May 20, as part of the 34th session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ 34).

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed enhanced cooperation between Vietnam and the Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) to boost the country’s railway industry, covering technology transfer, training of highly skilled personnel, management practices, and operational solutions.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka–Vietnam Solidarity Association (SVSA) and the Colombo Public Library, held a ceremony to celebrate President Ho Chi Minh’s 135th bnirthday (May 19, 1890 – 2025), drawing crowds of attendees, including many senior Sri Lankan officials.