To mark the 30th anniversary of the normalisation of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the US (July 12, 1995 – 2025), former US Ambassador to Vietnam David B. Shear and young Americans shared their views on the progress in the bilateral ties and expressed their confidence in a bright future for the partnership.

VOV.VN - Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Thanh held a series of bilateral meetings with parliamentary leaders of member states of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) as part of her participation in the APF General Assembly in Paris, France, on July 12-13.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vu Hong Thanh held talks with Vice President of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire Woi Mela Gaston, and met with Vice President of the Senate Sarra Fadika Sako as part of his official visit to the African country from July 9 to 12.

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and her Dutch counterpart Marcel De Vink co-chaired the first deputy ministerial-level political consultation between the two countries in The Hague, the Netherlands on July 11.

Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Thanh attended the 50th session of the Francophone Parliamentary Assembly (APF-50) convened in Paris from July 9-13, reaffirming Vietnam’s active and constructive role within the Francophone community.

The US Embassy in Vietnam on July 11 hosted a reception in celebration of the 249th anniversary of the US’s Independence Day (July 4) and the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the US (July 12, 1995 - 2025).

A ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam - Côte d'Ivoire diplomatic ties (October 6, 1975 - 2025) was held in Abidjan city on July 11 night (local time), blending cultural performances, fashion, and cuisine to celebrate a half-century of growing ties.

VOV.VN - A grand celebration, including a military parade, marking 80 years of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day is scheduled to begin at 6:30 a.m. at Ba Dinh Square, downtown Hanoi, on September 2, 2025.

Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Thanh visited the Ho Chi Minh Space, as well as the Thang Long Imperial Citadel and Co Loa Heritage Exhibition in France on July 11, as part of her working trip to attend the 50th meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) General Assembly.

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) organised a gathering on July 11 to mark the Bastille Day of France (July 14, 1789 - 2025), demonstrating the enduring friendship between the local people and the European country.

VOV.VN - The normalisation of the relations between Vietnam and the United States in 1995 marked the beginning of a transformative journey from former foes to comprehensive partners, fostering peace, stability, and development over the past three decades.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering commitment to deepening institutional and administrative reforms aimed at building a more favourable, equitable, and sustainable environment for investment and business during a meeting with a delegation of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC).

VOV.VN - Amidst a rapidly evolving global landscape, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son put forward initiatives to strengthen the ASEAN Community and reinforce cooperation between the bloc and its dialogue partners at a series of key meetings in Kuala Lumpur on July 11.

On July 12, 1995 (Hanoi time), US President Bill Clinton and Vietnamese Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet announced the full normalisation of the two countries' diplomatic ties, marking a historic turning point in the Vietnam – US relations.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong spoke highly of the positive development of Vietnam – Chile Comprehensive Partnership, during his reception for outgoing Chilean Ambassador to Vietnam Sergio Narea Guzman, in Hanoi on July 11.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Denmark examined cooperation orientations during the third political consultation co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang, and Danish Foreign Secretary Lina Gandlose Hansen, in Copenhagen on July 9.

VOV.VN - Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on July 11 received Amanda Nguyen, social activist and the first Vietnamese-American woman who travelled into space.

VOV.VN - From former foes after the war, Vietnam and the United States have overcome differences to become comprehensive strategic partners - a journey that is truly rare in international relations, according to Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung.

Three former US ambassadors to Vietnam – Michael Michalak (2007–2011), Ted Osius (2014–2017), and Daniel Kritenbrink (2017–2021) – have gathered at a seminar in Washington D.C. to share their insightful perspectives on past achievements and future prospects of the two countries' relations.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and France have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through enhanced parliamentary diplomacy and expanded cooperation across multiple sectors.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held a bilateral meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 10, to foster strategic initiatives and expand cooperation between the two countries.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on July 10 called for the Mekong – Japan cooperation framework to adopt new thinking, new methods, and new approaches in order to develop a more innovative and adaptive Mekong – Japan Cooperation (MJC) mechanism.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son held bilateral meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 10, on the sidelines of 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-58).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse on July 10 evening met with Vietnamese and international female diplomats on the occasion of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy of the UN (June 24), towards celebrating the upcoming 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s diplomatic sector.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son had bilateral meetings with Foreign Ministers of Japan and Switzerland on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-58) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 10.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Yorrys Raweyai, Deputy Speaker of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) of Indonesia, had a meeting in Hanoi on July 10, expressing satisfaction with the progress in their countries' parliamentary cooperation in recent years.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has recommended several adjustments to Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW to better reflect the country’s current development needs, its two-tier local government model, and recently adopted Party and State policies.

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.

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

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.