Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, head of the Vietnamese sub-committee of the Vietnam – Russia Intergovernmental Committee for economic – trade and scientific – technical cooperation, and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Chernyshenko, head of the Russian sub-committee, talked over the phone on August 22.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung on August 21 paid a courtesy call on President of the Thai Senate Mongkol Surasajja, who acknowledged progress in bilateral cooperation across all fields.

Vietnam always attaches importance to and gives priority to developing the friendship and comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with China as well as their community with a shared future.

VOV.VN - King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan paid a State visit to Vietnam from August 18 to 22 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong and his spouse.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has highlighted the prominent diplomatic achievements of Vietnam, the diplomatic service's contributions to the process of national development over the last eight decades, and its future development orientations.

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan have just wrapped up the state visit to Vietnam from August 18 to 22.

The Vietnam–Singapore Friendship Association (VSFA) of Ho Chi Minh City has played an active role in strengthening ties between the two nations by promoting cooperation in culture, education, economy, and trade, serving as an important bridge for people-to-people diplomacy.

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck left Hanoi on August 22 morning, successfully concluding their five-day state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his spouse.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong pushed for stronger Vietnam – Japan friendship exchanges during his meeting with Yasutaka Nakasone, member of Japan’s House of Representatives and Head of the Youth Division of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), in Hanoi on August 22.

VOV.VN - Voice of Vietnam Radio (VOV) held a talk show themed “30 Years of Vietnam–US Diplomatic Relations: Building Peace for Cooperation, Development and Prosperity” on August 22, with the participation of US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper and Ambassador Ha Kim Ngoc, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and former Ambassador of Vietnam to the United States.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore has held a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025).

VOV.VN - In the first seven months of 2025, Vietnam's foreign affairs activities have made significant strides, with the country upgrading and deepening its cooperative relations with 11 international partners, bringing the total number of partnership frameworks to 38.

Ambassador Daovy Vongxay, Permanent Representative of Laos to the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and other international organisations in Geneva, has highlighted the close coordination between the Vietnamese and Lao missions at multilateral forums in Geneva.

Vietnamese State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on August 21 paid courtesy calls on General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone as part of her two-day official visit to Laos.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong co-chaired the seventh Vietnam - Australia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Hanoi on August 20, during which they issued a joint press release.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on August 21 hosted a reception for a visiting delegation from the Youth Division of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by its director Nakasone Yasutaka.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Vietnam in Cambodia solemnly held a ceremony in Phnom Penh on the evening of August 21 to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Quang Phuong held talks with Zhang Qingwei, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of China, in Beijing on August 21, within the framework of his working visit to China.

Chairman of the Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee Pham Duc An and leaders of local departments and agencies on August 21 paid a courtesy call on King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan, who are on a state visit to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has underscored hosting APEC 2027 as a national priority, calling for thorough preparations to ensure success and cement Vietnam’s imprint in the Asia-Pacific.

VOV.VN - The Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN) held a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People’s Public Security Force (August 19, 1945-August 19, 2025) on August 20 in New York.

The Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) convened their sixth bilateral meeting in Hanoi on August 20 to review cooperation outcomes and set directions for strengthening practical partnership and mutual support in the years ahead.

A decisive factor in Vietnam’s victories during its past resistance wars was the spirit of self-reliance, resilience, and unwavering determination of its people, held historian Pedro de Oliveira, General Secretary of the Brazil–Vietnam Friendship Association.

VOV.VN - Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios has expressed admiration for Vietnam’s great achievements in socio-economic development while receiving Vietnamese Ambassador Ngo Minh Nguyet who came to present the Letter of Credence from President Luong Cuong on August 20 (local time) in Asuncion.

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations held a gathering on August 20 to celebrate Hungary’s National Day.

Vietnam is a dynamic economy in a really dynamic economic region and what Australia wants to be is a partner in that development which benefits both countries and the region, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong told the press during her ongoing official visit to Vietnam from August 19-21.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong on August 20 met with Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, as part of his working visit to Beijing.

Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath has commended Vietnam’s strong and dynamic development, describing it as a role model for his country.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam on August 19-20 received delegations from Lao central agencies and local authorities who came to extend congratulations on Vietnam’s 80th National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Australia will enhance comprehensive cooperation, aiming to increase bilateral trade to US$20 billion in the near future.