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.

VOV.VN - Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived in Hanoi on May 15, beginning a two-day official visit to Vietnam, during which she will co-chair the 4th Vietnam–Thailand Joint Cabinet Meeting at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

People-to-people diplomacy is a highlight and an important foundation in the relationship between Vietnam and Nepal, stated Vietnamese Ambassador to India, Nepal and Bhutan Nguyen Thanh Hai.

The Stimson Centre, a Washington D.C.-based independent think tank on international security and shared prosperity, has held a hybrid event commemorating 50 years of peace and reconciliation and 30 years of official relations between Vietnam and the US.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the World Bank to reform its procedures and lending conditions, provide policy advice, and support Vietnam in achieving its strategic goals, especially in carrying out the four strategic breakthroughs, including the development of large-scale infrastructure projects.

VOV.VN - Slovakia regards Vietnam as a key partner in Asia, Slovak Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Juraj Blanár told Vietnamese Ambassador to Slovakia Pham Truong Giang during their meeting on May 13.

VOV.VN - Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s visit to Vietnam underscores both countries’ commitment to strengthening strategic partnership, economic links, and multilateral cooperation in ASEAN.

VOV.VN - Over the past 49 years, the traditional friendship and cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Thailand has continued to thrive across multiple areas, particularly since the two countries upgraded their ties to an enhanced strategic partnership in 2015.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s upcoming official visit to Vietnam is expected to provide an opportunity for leaders of the two countries to foster bilateral ties and discuss a shared strategy for prosperity of both countries and their people.