Deputy PM attends ceremony marking 65 years of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic ties
Deputy PM attends ceremony marking 65 years of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic ties

During his working visit to Cuba, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung attended a ceremony in Mayabeque province on December 2 to mark the 65th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between Cuba and Vietnam, organised by the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC) Central Committee.

Deputy PM attends ceremony marking 65 years of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic ties
Vietnam and Laos enhance strategic economic and infrastructure cooperation
Vietnam and Laos enhance strategic economic and infrastructure cooperation

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Laos have reaffirmed their commitment to elevating strategic cooperation between the two countries in economic, trade, and infrastructure development, aiming for shared prosperity and sustainable growth.

Vietnam and Laos enhance strategic economic and infrastructure cooperation
Bac Ninh, RoK's Gyeongsangbuk-do seal cooperation pact
Bac Ninh, RoK's Gyeongsangbuk-do seal cooperation pact

The People’s Committee of the northern province of Bac Ninh held a ceremony on December 3 to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on friendly cooperation with Gyeongsangbuk-do province of the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Bac Ninh, RoK's Gyeongsangbuk-do seal cooperation pact
Vietnamese Deputy FM: UAE a leading economic partner of Vietnam
Vietnamese Deputy FM: UAE a leading economic partner of Vietnam

VOV.VN - The 54th anniversary of the UAE’s National Day themed “United “was solemnly celebrated on December 2 by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Hanoi.

Vietnamese Deputy FM: UAE a leading economic partner of Vietnam
Law on State of Emergency sails through National Assembly
Law on State of Emergency sails through National Assembly

VOV.VN - With a majority of votes in favour, the National Assembly passed the Law on the State of Emergency at its ongoing year-end session in Hanoi on December 3.

Law on State of Emergency sails through National Assembly
Key lawmakers endorse amendments to Environmental Police Ordinance
Key lawmakers endorse amendments to Environmental Police Ordinance

VOV.VN - The Standing Committee of the National Assembly reviewed and adopted amendments and supplements to several articles of the Environmental Police Ordinance at a meeting in Hanoi on December 3.

Key lawmakers endorse amendments to Environmental Police Ordinance
Vietnam and Laos vow to realise strategic cohesion in bilateral relations
Vietnam and Laos vow to realise strategic cohesion in bilateral relations

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Laos co-hosted the 48th meeting of their Intergovernmental Committee in Vientiane on December 3 to review cooperation results from 2021–2025, set directions for 2026–2030, and advance the concrete implementation of high-level agreements, including a strategic cohesion agreement.

Vietnam and Laos vow to realise strategic cohesion in bilateral relations
Party chief To Lam’s State visit opens new chapter in Vietnam–Laos relations
Party chief To Lam’s State visit opens new chapter in Vietnam–Laos relations

VOV.VN - General Secretary To Lam’s State visit to Laos on Dec. 1-2 marked a new chapter in the special Vietnam–Laos relationship, reaffirming the depth of solidarity, the growing strategic cohesion and the direction of comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties and States, said Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.

Party chief To Lam’s State visit opens new chapter in Vietnam–Laos relations
Vietnam adapts multilateral diplomacy amid rapid global changes
Vietnam adapts multilateral diplomacy amid rapid global changes

VOV.VN - Amid fast-evolving geopolitical, economic, technological, and environmental challenges, Vietnam is working to adapt its multilateral diplomacy to strengthen its international position and actively participate in shaping multilateral institutions for peace, cooperation, and sustainable development.

Vietnam adapts multilateral diplomacy amid rapid global changes
Hanoi, Vientiane agree to further step up comprehensive cooperation
Hanoi, Vientiane agree to further step up comprehensive cooperation

Hanoi and Vientiane have agreed to further consolidate their comprehensive cooperation across all channels and fields, reaffirming their determination to deepen existing achievements while expanding cooperation into new areas.

Hanoi, Vientiane agree to further step up comprehensive cooperation
Vietnam remains loyal friend, comrade of Laos: ambassador
Vietnam remains loyal friend, comrade of Laos: ambassador

To mark the 50th National Day of Laos (December 2, 1975–2025), representatives of the Vietnamese embassies in China, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Germany paid visits to the Lao embassies in the respective host countries on December 1–2 to extend congratulations and reaffirm the special friendship between the two nations.

Vietnam remains loyal friend, comrade of Laos: ambassador
Seminar highlights new directions for Vietnam – Argentina cooperation
Seminar highlights new directions for Vietnam – Argentina cooperation

An international seminar on Argentina’s foreign policy and the future trajectory of Vietnam – Argentina relations was held in Hanoi on December 2, providing a platform for academic exchange, policy updates, and discussions on enhancing bilateral cooperation in a new period of integration.

Seminar highlights new directions for Vietnam – Argentina cooperation
Snapshots from Party General Secretary To Lam’s State visit to Laos
Snapshots from Party General Secretary To Lam’s State visit to Laos

VOV.VN - A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Party General Secretary To Lam has paid a State visit to Laos on December 1-2 to attend the 50th anniversary of Laos’ National Day and co-chair a high-level meeting between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party.

Snapshots from Party General Secretary To Lam’s State visit to Laos
Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight
Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight

VOV.VN - Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has paid a State visit to Vietnam from November 30 to December 2 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong.

Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight
Vietnam assists Laos to build new public security command centre
Vietnam assists Laos to build new public security command centre

Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang and Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Security General Vilay Lakhamphong on December 2 co-chaired the ground-breaking ceremony for the security command centre of the Lao Ministry of Public Security in Vientiane.

Vietnam assists Laos to build new public security command centre
NA inaugurates museum, introduces 80th-anniversary commemorative stamps
NA inaugurates museum, introduces 80th-anniversary commemorative stamps

The inauguration ceremony of the National Assembly (NA)’s museum, together with the launch of new publications and a commemorative postage stamp set marking the 80th anniversary of the Vietnamese legislature, took place in Hanoi on December 2.

NA inaugurates museum, introduces 80th-anniversary commemorative stamps
Cuba hosts reception to mark 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Vietnam
Cuba hosts reception to mark 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Vietnam

The Cuban Embassy hosted a reception in Hanoi on the evening of December 2 to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic relations (December 2, 1960 - 2025).

Cuba hosts reception to mark 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Vietnam
Vietnam, Azerbaijan enhance judicial reform cooperation
Vietnam, Azerbaijan enhance judicial reform cooperation

Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court Nguyen Van Quang had talks with a delegation from the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan led by Chief Justice and Chairman of the Judicial-Legal Council Inam Imdad Karimov in Hanoi on December 2.

Vietnam, Azerbaijan enhance judicial reform cooperation
Vietnam congratulates Cuba on 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Vietnam congratulates Cuba on 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties

Vietnamese leaders on December 2 sent messages of congratulations to Cuban leaders on the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (December 2, 1960–2025).

Vietnam congratulates Cuba on 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Vietnamese Party chief successfully wraps up state visit to Laos
Vietnamese Party chief successfully wraps up state visit to Laos

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam, left Wattay International Airport in Vientiane on December 2 evening, successfully concluding their two-day state visit to Laos.

Vietnamese Party chief successfully wraps up state visit to Laos
Vietnam, Laos issue joint statement on occasion of Party chief's Laos visit
Vietnam, Laos issue joint statement on occasion of Party chief's Laos visit

Vietnam and Laos issued a joint statement following the state visit to Laos by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) To Lam on December 1-2, during which he also attended a ceremony to celebrate the 50th National Day of Laos.

Vietnam, Laos issue joint statement on occasion of Party chief's Laos visit
Vietnam, Laos reaffirm comprehensive cooperation at top-level party meeting
Vietnam, Laos reaffirm comprehensive cooperation at top-level party meeting

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) To Lam and General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President Thongloun Sisoulith co-chaired a high-level meeting in Vientiane on the afternoon of December 2 as part of the former’s state visit to Laos.

Vietnam, Laos reaffirm comprehensive cooperation at top-level party meeting
Vietnam, Russia desire stronger paliamentary cooperation
Vietnam, Russia desire stronger paliamentary cooperation

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on December 2 received First Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of Russia’s Federal Assembly A. V. Yatskin, who is leading a delegation of the Federation Council on a working visit to Vietnam from November 29 to December 5.

Vietnam, Russia desire stronger paliamentary cooperation
Brunei Sultan concludes state visit to Vietnam
Brunei Sultan concludes state visit to Vietnam

Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah departed Hanoi on December 2, concluding his three-day state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong.

Brunei Sultan concludes state visit to Vietnam
Media plays a pivotal role in fostering Vietnam–Cuba special friendship
Media plays a pivotal role in fostering Vietnam–Cuba special friendship

Over the past 65 years, the steadfast solidarity and special friendship between Vietnam and Cuba have been consistently strengthened, with the press playing a crucial role in nurturing and amplifying this unique relationship, according to President of the Cuban Journalists’ Association Ricardo Ronquillo Bello.

Media plays a pivotal role in fostering Vietnam–Cuba special friendship
HCM City celebrates 65 years of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic relations
HCM City celebrates 65 years of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic relations

Building on the long-standing and special friendship between Vietnam and Cuba, Ho Chi Minh City is proud to be a pioneering force in actively strengthening ties with Cuba, Nguyen Van Duoc, Chairman of the municipal People's Committee, affirmed at a ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic ties.

HCM City celebrates 65 years of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic relations
Vietnam, Laos coordinate on 2026 defence cooperation plan
Vietnam, Laos coordinate on 2026 defence cooperation plan

VOV.VN - General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, met with Sen. Lieut. Gen Khamliang Outhakaysone, member of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and Minister of National Defence of Laos, in Vientiane on December 2.

Vietnam, Laos coordinate on 2026 defence cooperation plan
PM arrives in Vientiane for high-level Party meeting
PM arrives in Vientiane for high-level Party meeting

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in Vientiane on December 2, beginning his working trip to Laos to attend a high-level meeting between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP), and to co-chair the 48th meeting of the Vietnam–Laos Intergovernmental Committee.

PM arrives in Vientiane for high-level Party meeting
Vietnam, Brunei issue joint statement
Vietnam, Brunei issue joint statement

Vietnam and Brunei have issued a Joint Statement on the occasion of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah’s state visit to Vietnam from November 30 to December 2.

Vietnam, Brunei issue joint statement
New Laos-Vietnam Friendship Park symbolizes enduring ties between nations
New Laos-Vietnam Friendship Park symbolizes enduring ties between nations

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, along with a high-level Vietnamese delegation, attended the inauguration of the Laos-Vietnam Friendship Park in the capital, Vientiane, on the afternoon of December 2.

New Laos-Vietnam Friendship Park symbolizes enduring ties between nations
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