Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations and other international organisations in Vienna (Austria), on July 2 handed over the Chairmanship of the Asia-Pacific Group (APG) in Vienna to Ambassador Shambhu Kumaran, head of the Indian Mission.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his belief that Australian Ambassador Gillian Bird will make positive contributions to the development of the Vietnam-Australia relationship during his reception for the newly appointed diplomat in Hanoi on July 2.

The special task forces of the Vietnamese and Lao governments held a ceremony to inaugurate and officially hand over the Vietnam-Laos combat alliance monument in the southern Lao province of Champasak on July 1.

VOV.VN - At a Canada Day gathering in Ho Chi Minh City, officials have highlighted the steady growth of Vietnam–Canada relations and the strong people-to-people ties that continue to deepen cooperation across trade, education, and cultural exchange.

As Vietnam and Portugal are celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, both governments have agreed to open embassies in each other’s capitals, which is considered a foundational step to propel the bilateral relationship to a new level, according to Nguyen Manh Thang, Chargé d’Affaires at the Vietnamese Embassy in Portugal.

VOV.VN - General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member and Minister of National Defence hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 2 for Matteo Perego di Cremnago, Undersecretary of State for Defence of Italy who paid a courtesy visit during his visit to Vietnam to co-chair the fifth Vietnam-Italy Defence Policy Dialogue.

VOV.VN - The fifth Vietnam-Italy Defence Policy Dialogue was co-chaired by Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien and Matteo Perego di Cremnago, Undersecretary of State for Defence of Italy on July 2 in Hanoi.

Vietnam has attached much importance to its Strategic Partnership with Italy and wants to deepen the bilateral relations in a substantive and effective manner across all areas, including cooperation between its localities and Lombardy region, State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan has said.

VOV.VN - Venezuelan media on July 1 ran prominent coverage of Vietnam’s major shift in institutional reform, following the official launch of the two-tier local government model and the administrative boundary restructuring aimed at streamlining, improving effectiveness, and enhancing efficiency.

Vietnamese leaders on July 1 sent congratulatory messages to Canadian leaders on the occasion of Canada’s national day (Canada Day, July 1).

VOV.VN - As Vietnam solemnly held nationwide ceremonies on July 1 to announce central and local resolutions and decisions on the merger of provincial- and commune-level administrative units and the establishment of corresponding Party organizations and bodies, a representative of the Switzerland–Vietnam Economic Forum (SVEF) has highlighted the significance of this historic milestone in a recent media interview.

VOV.VN - Vietnam desires to enhance comprehensive cooperation with Egypt across various fields such as economy, trade, investment, culture, defense, and security, in line with the strong political ties between the two countries.

Since establishing diplomatic relations on July 1, 1975, Vietnam and Portugal have cultivated a deepening bond, marked by political goodwill, expanding economic ties, and vibrant people-to-people exchanges.

VOV.VN - The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966 and effective since 1976, is one of the most important human rights treaties, with 174 member states, including Vietnam.

VOV.VN - A ceremony was solemnly held in northern Hung Yen province on July 1 to mark the 110th birth anniversary of Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh, a staunch communist, a talented leader, and the visionary who initiated and led the Đổi Mới (Renovation) process in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan held talks with President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana in Rome on June 30, in an effort to further strengthen the Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc held bilateral meetings with senior leaders of the United Nations, foreign governments, and international organisations, in Seville, Spain, on June 30 on the sidelines of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc attended the opening ceremony of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) which is getting underway in Seville, Spain, from June 30 to July 3.

VOV.VN - The Holy See wishes to further deepen and enhance relations with Vietnam, Pope Leo XIV affirmed during a meeting with Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan at the Vatican on June 30, as part of her official working visit to Italy from June 29 to July 1.

A ceremony was held in the presence of National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on June 30 to announce the resolutions and decisions on the administrative unit reorganisation and personnel appointments in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 30 attended a ceremony to launch the two-tier administration model of new Hai Phong city, which is formed by merging Hai Phong city and Hai Duong province - a move that he described as a significant millstone marking the start of a new but challenging development journey.

VOV.VN - The implementation of a two-tier local government model marks a bold and necessary move to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and performance of the state apparatus at all levels, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 24 signed decisions appointing 23 chairpersons for newly merged cities and provinces, as well as 11 chairpersons for localities unaffected by administrative mergers, with the appointments due to take effect from July 1.

State President Luong Cuong has emphasised that the restructuring of commune-level administrative units will open up new development space for Hanoi to better promote its role as the spearhead and growth driver for the capital region, the northern key economic region, and the whole country.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has emphasized that the newly restructured development space is built on a long-term vision, aiming to ensure sustainable growth in a harmonized and scientific manner.

VOV.VN - Party and State leaders of Vietnam on June 30 fanned out across major provinces and cities to announce a sweeping administrative restructuring initiative, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to streamline governance at the grassroots-level.

VOV.VN - Vietnam officially announced the implementation of a two-tier local government model on June 30, a landmark move that is expected to enhance efficiency, reduce redundancy, and pave the way for more responsive local governance.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s new two-tier local government model, set to launch on July 1, 2025, reflects what Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh calls a bold step to streamline the administrative apparatus and stimulate national growth.

Building on a solid foundation of traditional friendship, economic complementarity, and strong political commitment from both sides, Vietnam-Italy relations are expected to further develop more strongly, practically and comprehensively in the coming time, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung.

Localities nationwide simultaneously held ceremonies at 8:00 a.m on June 30 to announce central and local resolutions and decisions regarding the organisation of the two-tier local government model.