Bhutanese King and Queen’s State visit to Vietnam in the spotlight
Bhutanese King and Queen’s State visit to Vietnam in the spotlight

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.

Bhutanese King and Queen’s State visit to Vietnam in the spotlight
Diplomacy helps enhance Vietnam’s international position: Official
Diplomacy helps enhance Vietnam’s international position: Official

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.

Diplomacy helps enhance Vietnam’s international position: Official
Joint press release between Vietnam and Bhutan
Joint press release between Vietnam and Bhutan

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.

Joint press release between Vietnam and Bhutan
People-to-people exchanges further deepen Vietnam-Singapore partnership
People-to-people exchanges further deepen Vietnam-Singapore partnership

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.

People-to-people exchanges further deepen Vietnam-Singapore partnership
Bhutanese King, Queen conclude state visit to Vietnam
Bhutanese King, Queen conclude state visit to Vietnam

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.

Bhutanese King, Queen conclude state visit to Vietnam
Vietnam’s socialist path highlighted on 80th National Day
Vietnam’s socialist path highlighted on 80th National Day

As Vietnam prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of its National Day (September 2), an international observer have pointed to the country’s achievements as a testament to the vitality and development of the socialist system.

Vietnam’s socialist path highlighted on 80th National Day
Diplomats talk 30 years of Vietnam–US relations and future directions
Diplomats talk 30 years of Vietnam–US relations and future directions

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.

Diplomats talk 30 years of Vietnam–US relations and future directions
Diplomacy helps enhance Vietnam’s international position: Official
Diplomacy helps enhance Vietnam’s international position: Official

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.

Diplomacy helps enhance Vietnam’s international position: Official
Vietnam’s 80th National Day commemorated in Singapore
Vietnam’s 80th National Day commemorated in Singapore

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).

Vietnam’s 80th National Day commemorated in Singapore
Vietnam upgrades and deepens partnerships with 11 countries in first 7 months
Vietnam upgrades and deepens partnerships with 11 countries in first 7 months

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.

Vietnam upgrades and deepens partnerships with 11 countries in first 7 months
HCM City photo exhibition celebrates 80 years of Vietnamese diplomacy
HCM City photo exhibition celebrates 80 years of Vietnamese diplomacy

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held the opening ceremony of a photo exhibition on August 22, commemorating 80 years of Vietnamese diplomacy.

HCM City photo exhibition celebrates 80 years of Vietnamese diplomacy
Lao Mission in Geneva extends congratulations to Vietnam on 80th National Day
Lao Mission in Geneva extends congratulations to Vietnam on 80th National Day

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.

Lao Mission in Geneva extends congratulations to Vietnam on 80th National Day
First full rehearsal for National Day parade in the spotlight
First full rehearsal for National Day parade in the spotlight

VOV.VN - The first full rehearsal of the military parade and civic march took place at 8:00 PM on August 21 at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, in preparation for the grand ceremony marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day (September 2, 1945 –2025).

First full rehearsal for National Day parade in the spotlight
Vietnam, Laos continue to tighten special relationship, comprehensive cooperation
Vietnam, Laos continue to tighten special relationship, comprehensive cooperation

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.

Vietnam, Laos continue to tighten special relationship, comprehensive cooperation
Artillery conducts live firing rehearsal ahead of National Day ceremony
Artillery conducts live firing rehearsal ahead of National Day ceremony

VOV.VN - On the evening of August 21, 15 105mm cannons from Artillery Brigade 45 conducted a live-fire rehearsal at My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi, alongside the first full rehearsal of a military parade in the leadup to the National Day celebration at Ba Dinh Square on September 2.

Artillery conducts live firing rehearsal ahead of National Day ceremony
Joint press release of seventh Vietnam - Australia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Joint press release of seventh Vietnam - Australia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

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.

Joint press release of seventh Vietnam - Australia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
NA Chairman receives Japanese LDP Youth Division delegation
NA Chairman receives Japanese LDP Youth Division delegation

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.

NA Chairman receives Japanese LDP Youth Division delegation
Phnom Penh ceremony marks Vietnam’s 80th National Day
Phnom Penh ceremony marks Vietnam’s 80th National Day

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).

Phnom Penh ceremony marks Vietnam’s 80th National Day
Vietnamese, Chinese legislative bodies enhance collaboration
Vietnamese, Chinese legislative bodies enhance collaboration

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.

Vietnamese, Chinese legislative bodies enhance collaboration
Bhutanese King, Queen visit Quang Ninh province
Bhutanese King, Queen visit Quang Ninh province

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.

Bhutanese King, Queen visit Quang Ninh province
Vietnam prioritises comprehensive preparations for APEC 2027: Deputy PM
Vietnam prioritises comprehensive preparations for APEC 2027: Deputy PM

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.

Vietnam prioritises comprehensive preparations for APEC 2027: Deputy PM
UN Deputy Secretary-General hails proud achievements of Vietnam’s Public Security Force
UN Deputy Secretary-General hails proud achievements of Vietnam’s Public Security Force

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.

UN Deputy Secretary-General hails proud achievements of Vietnam’s Public Security Force
Vietnam, India Coast Guards outline plans to deepen maritime cooperation
Vietnam, India Coast Guards outline plans to deepen maritime cooperation

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.

Vietnam, India Coast Guards outline plans to deepen maritime cooperation
Self-reliance, resilience, determination key to Vietnam’s victories
Self-reliance, resilience, determination key to Vietnam’s victories

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.

Self-reliance, resilience, determination key to Vietnam’s victories
Paraguayan President praises Vietnam’s development achievements
Paraguayan President praises Vietnam’s development achievements

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.

Paraguayan President praises Vietnam’s development achievements
Hungary’s National Day marked in HCM City
Hungary’s National Day marked in HCM City

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

Hungary’s National Day marked in HCM City
Vietnam is dynamic economy: Australian Foreign Minister
Vietnam is dynamic economy: Australian Foreign Minister

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.

Vietnam is dynamic economy: Australian Foreign Minister
Vietnam, China pledge closer parliamentary cooperation
Vietnam, China pledge closer parliamentary cooperation

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.

Vietnam, China pledge closer parliamentary cooperation
Sri Lanka lauds Vietnam’s dynamic development
Sri Lanka lauds Vietnam’s dynamic development

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.

Sri Lanka lauds Vietnam’s dynamic development
Laos congratulates Vietnam on 80-year achievements
Laos congratulates Vietnam on 80-year achievements

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).

Laos congratulates Vietnam on 80-year achievements
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