VOV.VN - A high-level delegation of the Supreme People’s Court of Vietnam, led by Le Minh Tri, member of the Party Central Committee and Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court, paid a working visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from October 13 to 16.

VOV.VN - A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Party General Secretary To Lam will pay an official visit to the Republic of Finland from October 20 to 22, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Ministry of National Defence held a conference in Hanoi on October 16 to review the missions of Engineering Unit Rotation 3 and Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 6 after their successful completion of United Nations peacekeeping operations.

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomes the United States’ objective assessment of the positive results it has achieved in combating human trafficking, while expressing a desire to continue close cooperation with the US on this issue.

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomes Timor-Leste as the 11th official member of ASEAN and believes that the country will make a positive contribution to the development of the ASEAN Community, focusing on solidarity, resilience, and placing people at the centre.

VOV.VN - Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang on October 16 reaffirmed Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Spratly Islands, including Thitu Island, following the collision between Chinese and Philippine government vessels near the area.

Vietnam has always shown solidarity and support for the members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) for shared interests, stressed Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Director-General of the Department of International Organisations at the 19th NAM Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau in Kampala, Uganda, on October 15.

The annual meeting of the defence ministers of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia took place in the Lao capital of Vientiane on October 15.

Vietnam’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–2028 term with the highest vote count in the Asia-Pacific group underscores global confidence in the country’s policies and its 80-year journey of independence and 40 years of reforms, particularly in ensuring human rights.

VOV.VN - Speaking at the 8th Russian Energy Week forum in Moscow on October 15, Vietnamese Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son emphasised the importance of strengthening international cooperation in the energy sector in response to the current complex and volatile geopolitical landscape and the global energy transition.

VOV.VN - The UNESCO Executive Board has unanimously endorsed Vietnam’s initiative proposing that the United Nations consider proclaiming an “International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development,” with a proposed timeframe of 2027–2036.

VOV.VN - Vietnam values its relations with the US and hopes the comprehensive strategic partnership will continue to develop, with energy cooperation as a key focus, for the benefit of businesses and peoples of both countries, as well as for peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.

VOV.VN - The Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary, Kover Laszlo, will make an official visit to Vietnam from October 18-22.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha received Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Marco Della Seta and leaders from the Fincantieri Group on October 15 in Hanoi to discuss investment cooperation opportunities in high-tech shipbuilding in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The achievements of Vietnam’s Doi Moi (Renewal) process have propelled the country’s economy to sustained high growth, expanded global integration, and elevated it to the upper-middle-income group, Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Ngo Minh Nguyet said at an ASEAN seminar held at Belgrano University (UBE) in Buenos Aires on October 14.

State President Luong Cuong held a working session with relevant agencies on October 15 to look into preparations for the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention), scheduled to take place in Hanoi on October 25–26.

VOV.VN - Both sides have agreed to coordinate closely in implementing projects to construct, restore and renovate Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monuments in Cambodia, reflecting their mutual intention to preserve and nurture longstanding solidarity and cooperation.

The security industry is a potential area of cooperation that could become a new pillar in bilateral relations between Vietnam and Türkiye, Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang said during his meeting with Haluk Görgün, President of the Turkish Defence Industry Agency, in Hanoi on October 14.

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.