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.

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.