30 years of Vietnam–US ties: Confidence in a bright future
30 years of Vietnam–US ties: Confidence in a bright future

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.

30 years of Vietnam–US ties: Confidence in a bright future
Vietnam promotes parliamentary diplomacy with partners at APF General Assembly
Vietnam promotes parliamentary diplomacy with partners at APF General Assembly

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.

Vietnam promotes parliamentary diplomacy with partners at APF General Assembly
Vietnam enhances friendship, cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire
Vietnam enhances friendship, cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire

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.

Vietnam enhances friendship, cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire
Vietnam, Netherlands hold first deputy-ministerial political consultation
Vietnam, Netherlands hold first deputy-ministerial political consultation

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.

Vietnam, Netherlands hold first deputy-ministerial political consultation
Vietnam affirms constructive role at APF-50
Vietnam affirms constructive role at APF-50

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.

Vietnam affirms constructive role at APF-50
US’s Independence Day, 30th anniversary of US-Vietnam relations marked in Hanoi
US’s Independence Day, 30th anniversary of US-Vietnam relations marked in Hanoi

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).

US’s Independence Day, 30th anniversary of US-Vietnam relations marked in Hanoi
Vietnam, Côte d'Ivoire mark 50 years of diplomatic ties with ceremony in Abidjan
Vietnam, Côte d'Ivoire mark 50 years of diplomatic ties with ceremony in Abidjan

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.

Vietnam, Côte d'Ivoire mark 50 years of diplomatic ties with ceremony in Abidjan
Tentative schedule for 80-year National Day grand celebration
Tentative schedule for 80-year National Day grand celebration

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.

Tentative schedule for 80-year National Day grand celebration
NA Vice Chairwoman visits Ho Chi Minh Space, Thang Long and Co Loa exhibition in France
NA Vice Chairwoman visits Ho Chi Minh Space, Thang Long and Co Loa exhibition in France

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.

NA Vice Chairwoman visits Ho Chi Minh Space, Thang Long and Co Loa exhibition in France
HCM City gathering marks Bastille Day of France
HCM City gathering marks Bastille Day of France

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.

HCM City gathering marks Bastille Day of France
Important milestones in 30 years of Vietnam - US relations
Important milestones in 30 years of Vietnam - US relations

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.

Important milestones in 30 years of Vietnam - US relations
Vietnam commits stronger reforms to foster fair, sustainable investment climate
Vietnam commits stronger reforms to foster fair, sustainable investment climate

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).

Vietnam commits stronger reforms to foster fair, sustainable investment climate
Vietnam proposes cooperation priorities between ASEAN and dialogue partners
Vietnam proposes cooperation priorities between ASEAN and dialogue partners

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.

Vietnam proposes cooperation priorities between ASEAN and dialogue partners
Vietnam – US relations reaches new heights after three decades
Vietnam – US relations reaches new heights after three decades

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.

Vietnam – US relations reaches new heights after three decades
President Luong Cuong commends strong Vietnam - Chile partnership
President Luong Cuong commends strong Vietnam - Chile partnership

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.

President Luong Cuong commends strong Vietnam - Chile partnership
Vietnam, Denmark map out cooperation plans at political consultation in Copenhagen
Vietnam, Denmark map out cooperation plans at political consultation in Copenhagen

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.

Vietnam, Denmark map out cooperation plans at political consultation in Copenhagen
Vice President receives Vietnamese-American astronaut Amanda Nguyen
Vice President receives Vietnamese-American astronaut Amanda Nguyen

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.

Vice President receives Vietnamese-American astronaut Amanda Nguyen
Vietnam – US relations: From former foes to trusted strategic partners
Vietnam – US relations: From former foes to trusted strategic partners

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.

Vietnam – US relations: From former foes to trusted strategic partners
30 years of Vietnam-US relations normalisation: Past achievements, future prospects
30 years of Vietnam-US relations normalisation: Past achievements, future prospects

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.

30 years of Vietnam-US relations normalisation: Past achievements, future prospects
Vietnam and France enhance parliamentary diplomacy, comprehensive cooperation
Vietnam and France enhance parliamentary diplomacy, comprehensive cooperation

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.

Vietnam and France enhance parliamentary diplomacy, comprehensive cooperation
Vietnam and Australia enhance comprehensive cooperation
Vietnam and Australia enhance comprehensive cooperation

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.

Vietnam and Australia enhance comprehensive cooperation
Vietnam pushes for new approaches in Mekong-Japan partnership
Vietnam pushes for new approaches in Mekong-Japan partnership

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.

Vietnam pushes for new approaches in Mekong-Japan partnership
Vietnam strengthens bilateral ties with China and Algeria at AMM-58
Vietnam strengthens bilateral ties with China and Algeria at AMM-58

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).

Vietnam strengthens bilateral ties with China and Algeria at AMM-58
PM meets with Vietnamese, international female diplomats
PM meets with Vietnamese, international female diplomats

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.

PM meets with Vietnamese, international female diplomats
Deputy PM, FM meets with Japanese, Swiss foreign ministers on AMM 58 sidelines
Deputy PM, FM meets with Japanese, Swiss foreign ministers on AMM 58 sidelines

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.

Deputy PM, FM meets with Japanese, Swiss foreign ministers on AMM 58 sidelines
NA Chairman receives Deputy Speaker of Indonesia’s Regional Representative Council
NA Chairman receives Deputy Speaker of Indonesia’s Regional Representative Council

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.

NA Chairman receives Deputy Speaker of Indonesia’s Regional Representative Council
Prime Minister recommends amendments to land regulations
Prime Minister recommends amendments to land regulations

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.

Prime Minister recommends amendments to land regulations
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
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