A Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang, attended the 34th session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ34) in Vienna, Austria, on May 19, outlining Vietnam’s push to strengthen its criminal justice system and spearhead international cooperation against cybercrime.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu held working sessions with officials from the Cambodian ministries of Education, Youth and Sport, and Civil Service on May 19 and 20 to promote education and youth cooperation between the two countries.

VOV.VN - French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse will pay a State visit to Vietnam from May 25 – 27, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A range of activities have been held by Vietnamese embassies abroad to commemorate President Ho Chi Minh on the occasion of his 135th birthday (May 19, 1890–2025).

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) To Lam received Nomvula Mokonyane, First Deputy Secretary-General of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) in Hanoi on May 20.

VOV.VN - Vietnam stands ready to share its experience in national development and success story, contributing responsibly to UNESCO’s mission, said Party General Secretary To Lam during his reception for Lazare Eloundou Assomo, director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre in Hanoi on May 20.

The UNESCO World Heritage Centre will continue to stand alongside Vietnam in safeguarding and promoting its world heritage, Director Lazare Eloundou Assomo affirmed during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on May 19.

Vietnam’s recent development stands as one of the world’s most remarkable success stories, stated Martin Rama, former World Bank (WB) Chief Economist for the Latin America and Caribbean region, who once worked in the Southeast Asian nation.

The Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) has sent a congratulatory message to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) on the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890–2025).

Claudio De Negri, Secretary of the Chilean Communist Party’s Central Committee still vividly remembers the melody of the "Ballad of Ho Chi Minh" that he and thousands of Chileans sang in the main square of Santiago de Chile during a march in support of Vietnam in the late 1960s.

President Ho Chi Minh was not only a pivotal figure in shaping Vietnam’s modern history but also a powerful source of inspiration for national liberation movements across the globe, according to Garis Djoumez, a historian specialising in international relations and biographical studies.

VOV.VN - Politburo member and Permanent Member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu, held talks in Hanoi on May 19 with Nomvula Mokonyane, First Deputy Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa, as part of her working visit to Vietnam from May 17 to 22.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has so far established a comprehensive strategic partnership with thirteen countries worldwide, namely China, Russia, India, the Republic of Korea (RoK), the United States, Japan, Australia, France, Malaysia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Washington D.C., in collaboration with the Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) at Georgetown University, hosted a graduation ceremony for the Master in Asian Studies class, as part of the events marking the 30th founding anniversary of Vietnam–US diplomatic relations.

VOV.VN - The name Ho Chi Minh has long been familiar to many generations of Japanese and is revered alongside other great figures of the world. These special sentiments form an important foundation for the bilateral relationship, says Mayor of Mimasaka Hagiwara Seiji.

VOV.VN - Marking 50 years of Vietnam – Mexico diplomacy (May 19, 1975 - 2025), Mexican Ambassador to Vietnam Alejandro Negrin has shared in-depth information about the development of bilateral relations, which he said are now facing a great opportunity to be elevated to the level of a Strategic Partnership.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in France, in coordination with the authorities of Sainte-Adresse, held a wreath-laying ceremony on May 16 to commemorate President Ho Chi Minh on his 135th birth anniversary at the memorial plaque named after him in the city.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of Thailand paid an official visit to Vietnam and co-chaired the fourth Vietnam - Thailand Joint Cabinet Meeting in Hanoi on May 15 - 16 at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 16 for leaders of Thailand's seven leading corporations and major enterprises investing in Vietnam, as part of the official visit to Vietnam by his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

VOV.VN - The recent upgrade of Vietnam – Thailand relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is a historic milestone, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Vietnam–Thailand relations and meeting the development needs of both nations in the new era, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh of Vietnam and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of Thailand co-chaired a joint business forum in Hanoi on May 16 to explore opportunities for expanding economic cooperation and connectivity between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese President Luong Cuong has sent a message of condolence to President Yamandú Orsi of Uruguay over the recent passing of former President Jose Mujica.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Do Minh Hung has recently held a meeting with representatives of communist parties and left-wing friends in the country, including the Communist Party of Britain (CPB) and the New Communist Party of Britain (NCP), to discuss the Vietnam-UK bilateral relations, as well as promote cooperation between communist parties.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a welcoming ceremony in Hanoi on May 16 for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of Thailand who arrived there for an official visit to Vietnam on May 15-16.

Pathet Lao newspaper and an online publication of the Lao News Agency (KPL) on May 15 ran an editorial highlighting the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh on the occasion of the 135th anniversary of his birthday (May 19, 1890–2025).

Lawmakers held group discussions in the afternoon of May 15 to deliberate the draft Law on Participation in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, as part of the 9th session of the 15th National Assembly (NA).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his visiting Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra on May 15 afternoon contemplated and experienced unique handicraft products of Vietnam and visited a photo exhibition featuring the two countries and their relations.

The Border Guard Command of the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien and China’s Mengzi Border Guard Region launched their 2025 bilateral patrol on May 15 at the border demarcation line of the A Pa Chai – Long Phu border crossing in Sin Thau commune, Muong Nhe district of the Vietnamese province.

VOV.VN - Both sides should utilize complementary strengths in areas such as the digital economy, green energy, regional supply chains, and smart agriculture, while making full use of free trade agreements like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), to achieve the US$25 billion bilateral trade target by 2030.

VOV.VN - Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang provided updates on three major issues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ regular press briefing in Hanoi on May 15.