Vietnam backs ASEAN-New Zealand upgrade to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Vietnam backs ASEAN-New Zealand upgrade to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

VOV.VN - As coordinator for ASEAN-New Zealand relations, Vietnam has co-chaired the foreign ministers’ meeting and backed the proposal to elevate the ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Vietnam backs ASEAN-New Zealand upgrade to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Vietnam, Laos military leaders agree on closer cooperation in training, border security
Vietnam, Laos military leaders agree on closer cooperation in training, border security

VOV.VN - Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Hien, Deputy Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, paid a courtesy call on Lao Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Khamliang Outhakaysone on the morning of July 10 as part of a Vietnamese delegation accompanying Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung on his official visit

Vietnam, Laos military leaders agree on closer cooperation in training, border security
Vietnam, Singapore defence cooperation develops substantively, effectively
Vietnam, Singapore defence cooperation develops substantively, effectively

Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien has emphasised that over the past 60 years of development, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) have grown steadily and expanded international cooperation, including practical and effective collaboration with the Vietnam People's Army.

Vietnam, Singapore defence cooperation develops substantively, effectively
Scholar stresses importance of trust in Vietnam-US ties
Scholar stresses importance of trust in Vietnam-US ties

Trust has been the most important factor in boosting Vietnam-US relations over the past 30 years, according to Dr. Nguyen Hong Hai, a Fulbright scholar based in the American University (AU).

Scholar stresses importance of trust in Vietnam-US ties
Vietnam, Poland hold deputy-ministerial political consultation
Vietnam, Poland hold deputy-ministerial political consultation

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and Polish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski co-chaired a deputy ministerial-level political consultation in Warsaw on July 8, discussing recent developments in bilateral cooperation.

Vietnam, Poland hold deputy-ministerial political consultation
Vietnam-US mark 30 years of ties with growing trust and strategic vision
Vietnam-US mark 30 years of ties with growing trust and strategic vision

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States Nguyen Quoc Dung has shared his views with the media on the significance of the 30th anniversary of normalized Vietnam-US ties (1995–2025) and key areas with strong potential for future cooperation.

Vietnam-US mark 30 years of ties with growing trust and strategic vision
Vietnam, France eye stronger parliamentary cooperation
Vietnam, France eye stronger parliamentary cooperation

A delegation of the Vietnam-France Friendship Parliamentarians' Group led by its Chairwoman Nguyen Thuy Anh paid a working visit to France from July 6 to 8, at the invitation of Chairwoman of the France – Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group (FVFG) in the French National Assembly (NA) Anne Le Hénanff.

Vietnam, France eye stronger parliamentary cooperation
Vietnam, Slovakia hold political consultation
Vietnam, Slovakia hold political consultation

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreaign Affairs Ngo Le Van and Marek Estok, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia, who is on a working visit to Vietnam, co-chaired a Vietnam - Slovalia political consultation in Hanoi on July 9.

Vietnam, Slovakia hold political consultation
ASEAN remains a beacon of peace amid growing global uncertainties
ASEAN remains a beacon of peace amid growing global uncertainties

ASEAN plays a role as a "beacon of peace" and a model regional organisation for dialogue, cooperation, and the peaceful settlement of differences, Vietnamese Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son stated at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat within the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-58).

ASEAN remains a beacon of peace amid growing global uncertainties
Vietnam, Laos pledge to deepen bilateral cooperation
Vietnam, Laos pledge to deepen bilateral cooperation

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung paid courtesy calls to Lao Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane on July 9, as part of his ongoing visit to the country.

Vietnam, Laos pledge to deepen bilateral cooperation
Mozambican PM looks to expand all-round ties with Vietnam
Mozambican PM looks to expand all-round ties with Vietnam

VOV.VN - Mozambique values its relationship with Vietnam and wishes to expand cooperation into new areas such as mining, energy, telecommunications, digital transformation, and aquaculture, while continuing traditional areas of cooperation in health, education, and agriculture.

Mozambican PM looks to expand all-round ties with Vietnam
Vietnam and Philippines pledge to effectively deploy cooperation mechanisms
Vietnam and Philippines pledge to effectively deploy cooperation mechanisms

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son and Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Maria Theresa Lazaro agreed to promote the effectiveness of cooperation mechanisms between the two countries, during their meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 9.

Vietnam and Philippines pledge to effectively deploy cooperation mechanisms
Vietnam seeks to boost multifaceted cooperation with India’s West Bengal
Vietnam seeks to boost multifaceted cooperation with India’s West Bengal

VOV.VN - During his working visit to West Bengal from July 6–8, Vietnamese Ambassador to India Nguyen Thanh Hai conducted a series of diplomatic activities aimed at boosting economic, trade, investment, and cultural cooperation as well as people-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and this dynamic eastern Indian state.

Vietnam seeks to boost multifaceted cooperation with India’s West Bengal
Defence officers of 8 countries to attend Vietnam’s 80th National Day celebration
Defence officers of 8 countries to attend Vietnam’s 80th National Day celebration

VOV.VN - The Ministry of National Defence of Vietnam has sent invitations to the defence ministries of eight countries to attend a grand celebration marking 80 years of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

Defence officers of 8 countries to attend Vietnam’s 80th National Day celebration
Vietnam values Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with United States
Vietnam values Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with United States

VOV.VN - Vietnam considers the United States a strategic partner in economic and trade development and wishes to further enhance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a substantive and effective manner, based on mutual respect and a shared vision for the future.

Vietnam values Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with United States
Parliamentary diplomacy serves as sustainable bridge in Vietnam – France ties
Parliamentary diplomacy serves as sustainable bridge in Vietnam – France ties

Chairwoman of the France – Vietnam Friendship Group in the French National Assembly (NA) Anne Le Hénanff has highlighted the growing parliamentary bonds between the two nations, particularly since their bilateral relationship was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in October 2024.

Parliamentary diplomacy serves as sustainable bridge in Vietnam – France ties
Vietnam, Venezuela promote media cooperation
Vietnam, Venezuela promote media cooperation

Venezuelan Vice President and Minister of Communication and Information Freddy Nanez received Vietnamese Ambassador Vu Trung My on July 8, calling for stronger cooperation in information and communications between the two countries.

Vietnam, Venezuela promote media cooperation
Vietnam and Laos hold political consultation in Vientiane
Vietnam and Laos hold political consultation in Vientiane

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong paid an official visit to Vientiane on July 8 – 9 where he also co-chaired the 10th Political Consultation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam and Laos.

Vietnam and Laos hold political consultation in Vientiane
Expert optimistic about Vietnam-US future cooperation prospects
Expert optimistic about Vietnam-US future cooperation prospects

Over the past three decades, Vietnam and the US have transitioned from former adversaries to strategic partners thanks to the efforts of governments and individuals in both countries, stated Brian Eyler, a senior fellow and Director of the Southeast Asia Programme at the the US’s Stimson Centre.

Expert optimistic about Vietnam-US future cooperation prospects
Deputy PM, FM meets with Thai, Lao, Cambodian foreign ministers on AMM 58 sideline
Deputy PM, FM meets with Thai, Lao, Cambodian foreign ministers on AMM 58 sideline

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son separately met with Lao, Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 58) and Post Ministerial Conferences in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 8.

Deputy PM, FM meets with Thai, Lao, Cambodian foreign ministers on AMM 58 sideline
Vietnam promotes comprehensive approach to human rights in ASEAN
Vietnam promotes comprehensive approach to human rights in ASEAN

Promoting and ensuring human rights involve multiple sectors and pillars, requiring a comprehensive approach and enhanced coordination between the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and specialised agencies to optimise resources for human rights cooperation, a Vietnamese official has said.

Vietnam promotes comprehensive approach to human rights in ASEAN
Da Nang shares APEC 2017 hosting experience with RoK
Da Nang shares APEC 2017 hosting experience with RoK

VOV.VN - The efforts and achievements of Da Nang in successfully hosting the 2017 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week are expected to offer valuable insights for the Republic of Korea as it is preparing for the 2025 APEC Summit.

Da Nang shares APEC 2017 hosting experience with RoK
Youth leadership exchange reinforces Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia relationship
Youth leadership exchange reinforces Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia relationship

VOV.VN - The third training program for young leaders from border localities of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia is a time-honored tradition and a valuable asset that reflects the deep bonds and distinct identity shared by the three Parties.

Youth leadership exchange reinforces Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia relationship
Successful reciprocal tariff negotiations affirm US respect for Vietnam
Successful reciprocal tariff negotiations affirm US respect for Vietnam

VOV.VN - Frequent, high-level exchanges between the two countries’ leaders to negotiate reciprocal tariffs demonstrate that Vietnam-US relations are at their best and demonstrate the United States’ respect for Vietnam.

Successful reciprocal tariff negotiations affirm US respect for Vietnam
Mexican media underscores Vietnam’s rising global profile
Mexican media underscores Vietnam’s rising global profile

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s rising role on the international stage was reaffirmed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to Brazil on July 6-7 to attend the expanded BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, where Vietnam participated as a partner country.

Mexican media underscores Vietnam’s rising global profile
PM’s Brazil visit deepens Vietnam’s ties with traditional partners
PM’s Brazil visit deepens Vietnam’s ties with traditional partners

With nearly 40 productive engagements on the sidelines of the Expanded BRICS Summit 2025 and meetings with senior leaders of countries and international organisations, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Brazil has significantly contributed to elevating Vietnam’s global role and status.

PM’s Brazil visit deepens Vietnam’s ties with traditional partners
Vietnam, China agree to beef up cooperation in various fields
Vietnam, China agree to beef up cooperation in various fields

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 7 (local time) to discuss the ongoing development of Vietnam–China relations.

Vietnam, China agree to beef up cooperation in various fields
Vietnam presents five proposals to protect environment, global health
Vietnam presents five proposals to protect environment, global health

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh put forward five key proposals on environmental protection and global health during a high-level session held on July 7 on environment, COP30 and global health as part of the expanded BRICS Summit 2025 in Rio de Janeiro.

Vietnam presents five proposals to protect environment, global health
Vietnam promotes multifaceted cooperation with Chile
Vietnam promotes multifaceted cooperation with Chile

Vietnam treasures and promotes multifaceted cooperation with Chile, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said during his meeting with Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS summit on July 7 (local time).

Vietnam promotes multifaceted cooperation with Chile
Vietnamese leaders extend sympathies over Texas flash floods
Vietnamese leaders extend sympathies over Texas flash floods

Party General Secretary To Lam, State President Luong Cuong, and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 7 sent messages of sympathy to US President Donald Trump upon receiving news of the devastating flash floods that struck Kerr county, Texas, on July 4.

Vietnamese leaders extend sympathies over Texas flash floods
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