Vietnam looks to expand relations with Belize
Vietnam looks to expand relations with Belize

Vietnam always attaches importance to developing friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Belize, the Central American country, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico and Belize Nguyen Van Hai told Governor-General of Belize Dame Froyla Tzalam.

Vietnam looks to expand relations with Belize
Vietnam and South Africa promote trade and investment cooperation
Vietnam and South Africa promote trade and investment cooperation

VOV.VN - Vice Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Vo Hong Thanh on July 14 held a working session with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) during his ongoing working visit to the African nation to sound out cooperation opportunities.

Vietnam and South Africa promote trade and investment cooperation
Vietnam congratulates France on 236th National Day
Vietnam congratulates France on 236th National Day

Leaders of Vietnam on July 14 sent congratulations to leaders of France on the 236th anniversary of the European country's National Day (July 14, 1789 - 2025).

Vietnam congratulates France on 236th National Day
Vietnam, Cambodia gear up for 2nd border defence friendship exchange
Vietnam, Cambodia gear up for 2nd border defence friendship exchange

Preparations are well underway for the second Vietnam-Cambodia Border Defence Friendship Exchange, slated for November 2025 in Vietnam’s Tay Ninh province and Cambodia’s Svay Rieng province.

Vietnam, Cambodia gear up for 2nd border defence friendship exchange
Marubeni Corporation urged to scale up energy investment in Vietnam
Marubeni Corporation urged to scale up energy investment in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Japan’s Marubeni Corporation to expand its operation in Vietnam’s energy sector, particularly gas-fired and offshore wind power, while supporting digital infrastructure and electricity exports across ASEAN.

Marubeni Corporation urged to scale up energy investment in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City marks France’s National Day with commitment to broader cooperation
Ho Chi Minh City marks France’s National Day with commitment to broader cooperation

VOV.VN - Building on the strong bilateral foundation between France and Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City takes pride in being one of the country’s most dynamic localities in boosting cooperation with France.

Ho Chi Minh City marks France’s National Day with commitment to broader cooperation
Friendship, partnership, trust form pillars driving Vietnam – France relations: Ambassador
Friendship, partnership, trust form pillars driving Vietnam – France relations: Ambassador

French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet has underscored friendship, partnership, and trust as the three motives and description of the Vietnam – France relations over the recent past.

Friendship, partnership, trust form pillars driving Vietnam – France relations: Ambassador
30 years of Vietnam–US ties: Confidence in a bright future
30 years of Vietnam–US ties: Confidence in a bright future

To mark the 30th anniversary of the normalisation of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the US (July 12, 1995 – 2025), former US Ambassador to Vietnam David B. Shear and young Americans shared their views on the progress in the bilateral ties and expressed their confidence in a bright future for the partnership.

30 years of Vietnam–US ties: Confidence in a bright future
Bulgaria highlights Vietnam’s role in expanding ASEAN relations
Bulgaria highlights Vietnam’s role in expanding ASEAN relations

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet has affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening traditional friendships, while Bulgarian Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov has highlighted Vietnam’s role as a bridge for expanding ties with ASEAN.

Bulgaria highlights Vietnam’s role in expanding ASEAN relations
Vietnam promotes parliamentary diplomacy with partners at APF General Assembly
Vietnam promotes parliamentary diplomacy with partners at APF General Assembly

VOV.VN - Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Thanh held a series of bilateral meetings with parliamentary leaders of member states of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) as part of her participation in the APF General Assembly in Paris, France, on July 12-13.

Vietnam promotes parliamentary diplomacy with partners at APF General Assembly
Vietnam enhances friendship, cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire
Vietnam enhances friendship, cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vu Hong Thanh held talks with Vice President of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire Woi Mela Gaston, and met with Vice President of the Senate Sarra Fadika Sako as part of his official visit to the African country from July 9 to 12.

Vietnam enhances friendship, cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire
Vietnam, Netherlands hold first deputy-ministerial political consultation
Vietnam, Netherlands hold first deputy-ministerial political consultation

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and her Dutch counterpart Marcel De Vink co-chaired the first deputy ministerial-level political consultation between the two countries in The Hague, the Netherlands on July 11.

Vietnam, Netherlands hold first deputy-ministerial political consultation
Vietnam affirms constructive role at APF-50
Vietnam affirms constructive role at APF-50

Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Thanh attended the 50th session of the Francophone Parliamentary Assembly (APF-50) convened in Paris from July 9-13, reaffirming Vietnam’s active and constructive role within the Francophone community.

Vietnam affirms constructive role at APF-50
US’s Independence Day, 30th anniversary of US-Vietnam relations marked in Hanoi
US’s Independence Day, 30th anniversary of US-Vietnam relations marked in Hanoi

The US Embassy in Vietnam on July 11 hosted a reception in celebration of the 249th anniversary of the US’s Independence Day (July 4) and the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the US (July 12, 1995 - 2025).

US’s Independence Day, 30th anniversary of US-Vietnam relations marked in Hanoi
Vietnam, Côte d'Ivoire mark 50 years of diplomatic ties with ceremony in Abidjan
Vietnam, Côte d'Ivoire mark 50 years of diplomatic ties with ceremony in Abidjan

A ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam - Côte d'Ivoire diplomatic ties (October 6, 1975 - 2025) was held in Abidjan city on July 11 night (local time), blending cultural performances, fashion, and cuisine to celebrate a half-century of growing ties.

Vietnam, Côte d'Ivoire mark 50 years of diplomatic ties with ceremony in Abidjan
US vows to enhance cooperation with Vietnam across key sectors
US vows to enhance cooperation with Vietnam across key sectors

VOV.VN - The United States values its relationship with Vietnam and looks forward to enhancing cooperation with its partner across various sectors, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 11.

US vows to enhance cooperation with Vietnam across key sectors
Vietnam, Côte d’Ivoire seek stronger economic ties
Vietnam, Côte d’Ivoire seek stronger economic ties

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Vu Hong Thanh and NA Vice President of Côte d’Ivoire Woi Mela Gaston attended a seminar titled "Political and economic cooperation between Vietnam and Côte d'Ivoire: Achievements and future prospects" to explore the future of Vietnam - Côte d’Ivoire economic cooperation.

Vietnam, Côte d’Ivoire seek stronger economic ties
HCM City gathering marks Bastille Day of France
HCM City gathering marks Bastille Day of France

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) organised a gathering on July 11 to mark the Bastille Day of France (July 14, 1789 - 2025), demonstrating the enduring friendship between the local people and the European country.

HCM City gathering marks Bastille Day of France
US Secretary Rubio praises 30-year journey of Vietnam - US relations
US Secretary Rubio praises 30-year journey of Vietnam - US relations

VOV.VN - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on July 11 (local time) posted a message on social media platform X, acknowledging a remarkable transformation in US – Vietnam relations over the past three decades.

US Secretary Rubio praises 30-year journey of Vietnam - US relations
Important milestones in 30 years of Vietnam - US relations
Important milestones in 30 years of Vietnam - US relations

VOV.VN - The normalisation of the relations between Vietnam and the United States in 1995 marked the beginning of a transformative journey from former foes to comprehensive partners, fostering peace, stability, and development over the past three decades.

Important milestones in 30 years of Vietnam - US relations
Vietnam commits stronger reforms to foster fair, sustainable investment climate
Vietnam commits stronger reforms to foster fair, sustainable investment climate

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering commitment to deepening institutional and administrative reforms aimed at building a more favourable, equitable, and sustainable environment for investment and business during a meeting with a delegation of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC).

Vietnam commits stronger reforms to foster fair, sustainable investment climate
Vietnam proposes cooperation priorities between ASEAN and dialogue partners
Vietnam proposes cooperation priorities between ASEAN and dialogue partners

VOV.VN - Amidst a rapidly evolving global landscape, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son put forward initiatives to strengthen the ASEAN Community and reinforce cooperation between the bloc and its dialogue partners at a series of key meetings in Kuala Lumpur on July 11.

Vietnam proposes cooperation priorities between ASEAN and dialogue partners
Vietnam – US relations reaches new heights after three decades
Vietnam – US relations reaches new heights after three decades

On July 12, 1995 (Hanoi time), US President Bill Clinton and Vietnamese Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet announced the full normalisation of the two countries' diplomatic ties, marking a historic turning point in the Vietnam – US relations.

Vietnam – US relations reaches new heights after three decades
President Luong Cuong commends strong Vietnam - Chile partnership
President Luong Cuong commends strong Vietnam - Chile partnership

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong spoke highly of the positive development of Vietnam – Chile Comprehensive Partnership, during his reception for outgoing Chilean Ambassador to Vietnam Sergio Narea Guzman, in Hanoi on July 11.

President Luong Cuong commends strong Vietnam - Chile partnership
Vietnam, Denmark map out cooperation plans at political consultation in Copenhagen
Vietnam, Denmark map out cooperation plans at political consultation in Copenhagen

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Denmark examined cooperation orientations during the third political consultation co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang, and Danish Foreign Secretary Lina Gandlose Hansen, in Copenhagen on July 9.

Vietnam, Denmark map out cooperation plans at political consultation in Copenhagen
Vice President receives Vietnamese-American astronaut Amanda Nguyen
Vice President receives Vietnamese-American astronaut Amanda Nguyen

VOV.VN - Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on July 11 received Amanda Nguyen, social activist and the first Vietnamese-American woman who travelled into space.

Vice President receives Vietnamese-American astronaut Amanda Nguyen
Vietnam – US relations: From former foes to trusted strategic partners
Vietnam – US relations: From former foes to trusted strategic partners

VOV.VN - From former foes after the war, Vietnam and the United States have overcome differences to become comprehensive strategic partners - a journey that is truly rare in international relations, according to Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung.

Vietnam – US relations: From former foes to trusted strategic partners
30 years of Vietnam-US relations normalisation: Past achievements, future prospects
30 years of Vietnam-US relations normalisation: Past achievements, future prospects

Three former US ambassadors to Vietnam – Michael Michalak (2007–2011), Ted Osius (2014–2017), and Daniel Kritenbrink (2017–2021) – have gathered at a seminar in Washington D.C. to share their insightful perspectives on past achievements and future prospects of the two countries' relations.

30 years of Vietnam-US relations normalisation: Past achievements, future prospects
Vietnam and France enhance parliamentary diplomacy, comprehensive cooperation
Vietnam and France enhance parliamentary diplomacy, comprehensive cooperation

VOV.VN - Vietnam and France have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through enhanced parliamentary diplomacy and expanded cooperation across multiple sectors.

Vietnam and France enhance parliamentary diplomacy, comprehensive cooperation
Vietnam and Australia enhance comprehensive cooperation
Vietnam and Australia enhance comprehensive cooperation

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held a bilateral meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 10, to foster strategic initiatives and expand cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam and Australia enhance comprehensive cooperation
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