Vietnam has fulfilled its duties as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023–2025 term, demonstrating its capability, prestige, and strong sense of responsibility.

Vietnam’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 term, with 180 votes, the highest among Asia-Pacific candidates competing for seats in this body, affirms the country’s rising international position and reputation, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang.

The United Nations General Assembly on October 14 (New York time) elected members of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–2028 term, in which Vietnam was re-elected with 180 votes in favour, the highest in the Asia-Pacific group.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son is leading a Vietnamese delegation to attend the Russian Energy Week 2025 Forum, taking place in Moscow from October 15 to 17.

VOV.VN - The UK considers Vietnam an important partner in the Asia-Pacific and looks to strengthen comprehensive cooperation across diplomacy, security, trade, finance, education, energy transition, and sustainable development.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Laos have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on strengthening defence cooperation in training, exercises, and human resource development, aiming to concretise key areas of cooperation in the coming time.

Vietnam has voiced its commitment to promoting women’s empowerment and strengthening international cooperation to enhance women’s role in economic life, especially by connecting women working in science, innovation, and business to help them become pioneers in emerging fields.

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, viewing it as a positive step toward ending the ongoing cycle of violence and minimising civilian casualties.

The Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang, on October 13 conducted a range of diplomatic activities within the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son presided over a meeting of the steering board for the Opening for Signature of the UN Convention against Cybercrime and related events in Vietnam on October 13.

The northern province of Quang Ninh is ready to establish a sisterhood relationship with Cuban localities to foster development cooperation and mutual support, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Vu Dai Thang said during a reception for Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes on October 13.

General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA), and Deputy Minister of National Defence, hosted Australia's Chief of Air Force (CAF) Air Marshal Stephen Chappell in Hanoi on October 13, during which the two sides agreed to further promote defence cooperation in the time to come.

VOV.VN - Addressing the 2025 Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in Beijing, China, on October 13, a Vietnamese official highlighted the country’s achievements and putting forward concrete proposals to promote gender equality and empower women in the context of rapid global changes.

VOV.VN - Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang hosted a welcome ceremony and held talks with Haluk Görgün, President of the Turkish Defence Industry Agency, in Hanoi on October 13.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Peacekeeping Department under the Ministry of National Defence coordinated with the New Zealand Embassy in Vietnam on October 13 in Hanoi to hold a session exchanging experience on psychological support for troops participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations.

State President Luong Cuong on October 12 sent a message of congratulations to King Felipe VI on the occasion of the National Day of Spain.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son held meetings with President of the Belgian House of Representatives Peter De Roover and European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sikela on October 10 to deepen cooperation across key sectors.

The state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and attendance at the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) from October 9-11 by Party General Secretary To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation was a success, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu.

Vietnam’s hosting of the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) in Hanoi on October 25–26 demonstrates the country’s commitment to promoting the rule of law in cyberspace and its contribution to global efforts to address emerging challenges in international affairs.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam has paid a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) where he also attended a grand ceremony marking 80 years of the Workers’ Party of Korea.

Party General Secretary To Lam and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation witnessed the signing of several cooperation documents between Vietnam and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Pyongyang on October 10.

Japanese Professor Natsume Nagato has been reappointed Vietnam’s Honorary Consul in Nagoya city, Aichi prefecture for another three years.

VOV.VN - A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Party General Secretary To Lam returned to Hanoi on October 11, successfully concluding their State visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam joined other foreign leaders at a grand ceremony at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on October 10, marking the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, in Pyongyang on October 9.

VOV.VN - Vietnam consistently regards Russia as an important Comprehensive Strategic Partner, Party General Secretary To Lam said during his meeting with Dmitry Medvedev, Chairman of the United Russia Party and Vice Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, in Pyongyang on October 10.

VOV.VN - King of Cambodia Norodom Sihamoni has sent a letter of sympathy to President Luong Cuong of Vietnam, upon learning about the severe flooding that recently occurred in Vietnam.

State President Luong Cuong on October 10 handed over decisions on the conferment of ambassadorial title to officials and diplomats at a ceremony held in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Party General Secretary To Lam on October 10 laid wreaths in tribute to President Kim Il-sung and General Secretary Kim Jong-il at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) as part of their visit to the country.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam visited and met with officials and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Pyongyang on October 10, as part of his working trip to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).