Pauline Tamesis, UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam, has stressed that the Opening for Signature of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi October 25-26 is “nothing short of historic” in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).

South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa visited the family of General Vo Nguyen Giap at No. 30, Hoang Dieu street, Hanoi, as part of his state visit to Vietnam, on October 24 morning.

As the Party Central Committee has released the full draft documents of the 14th National Party Congress for public feedback, scholars have shown strong interest, offering practical proposals that focus on key issues such as sustainable development, human development, and institutional improvement.

VOV.VN - Bulgarian media agencies have described the ongoing official visit of Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam to Bulgaria as a landmark political event, opening a new chapter in bilateral relations on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties (1950–2025).

VOV.VN - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is scheduled to arrive in Hanoi on October 24 for an official visit to Vietnam where he will attend the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (the Hanoi Convention).

Vietnam and Bulgaria have issued a joint declaration on the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two countries, on the occasion of the official visit to the European country from October 22 to 24 by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam.

Vietnam's re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 term is a recognition from the international community of the country's new stature and strength, as well as its readiness to contribute more to addressing global issues, according to an official.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam met with Chairman of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) Atanas Zafirov and representatives of left-wing parties in Bulgaria on October 23 (local time), as part of his official visit to the European country.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, visited Bulgaria’s National History Museum on October 23.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, visited the Vrana Palace on the outskirts of Sofia on October 23 (local time), as part of their official visit to Bulgaria.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 23 had a meeting with visiting South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, during which the two sides agreed to promote market access for each other’s goods and products in order to boost bilateral trade.

VOV.VN - The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is expected to take place in Hanoi over seven days, starting January 19, 2026, according to the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Communication and Education and Mass Mobilisation.

State President Luong Cuong hosted a banquet for his South African counterpart Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa and his entourage in Hanoi on October 23 evening.

Vietnamese Consul General in Luang Prabang Vu Ngoc Ly on October 23 presented his credentials to the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Vietnam and South Africa have affirmed a shared commitment to elevate their bilateral relations and bolster collaboration across areas.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam held talks with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev at the Presidential Palace in Sofia on October 23, in which he affirmed that Vietnam attaches great importance to relations with Bulgaria.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception for US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper in Hanoi on October 23.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 23 extended his condolences over the passing of former Japanese Prime Minister Murayama Tomiichi at the age of 101.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese President Luong Cuong held talks with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa and the high-level delegations of both countries on the afternoon of October 23, immediately following the state welcome ceremony held at the Hanoi-based Presidential Palace.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Bulgaria have officially elevated their relations to a Strategic Partnership, marking a new phase of cooperation between the two nations.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese President Luong Cuong hosted a state welcome ceremony for his South African counterpart Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa on the afternoon of October 23 at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and Chairman of the Central Theory Council Professor Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang on October 23 received Tatiana Pugh Moreno, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela in charge of Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania, and Director of Venezuela’s Institute for Advanced Studies in Diplomacy, who is on a visit to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and his spouse hosted a solemn ceremony at St. Alexander Nevsky Square in central Sofia on the morning of October 23 (local time), to welcome General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, who are on an official visit to the Republic of Bulgaria.

State President Luong Cuong on October 23 inspected a rehearsal in preparation for the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (known as Hanoi Convention) signing ceremony and high-level conference, which will take place at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on October 25-26.

VOV.VN - South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Hanoi on the afternoon of October 23, beginning a state visit to Vietnam from October 23 to 24, at the invitation of Vietnamese President Luong Cuong.

VOV.VN - Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1993, Vietnam and South Africa have seen steady progress in their cooperation across multiple fields. Notably, South Africa was the first in Africa with which Vietnam established a partnership for cooperation and development, equivalent to a comprehensive partnership.

Bulgarian journalist and writer Kadrinka Kadrinova praised Vietnam’s dynamic development policies and expressed confidence that the visit by Party General Secretary To Lam will create new momentum for the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Bulgaria.

VOV.VN - The Royal New Zealand Navy’s logistics ship HMNZS Aotearoa, commanded by Commander Rob Welford, arrived at Nha Rong-Khanh Hoi International Port on October 23, beginning a five-day friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and New Zealand (1975-2025).

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state visit to Vietnam from October 23 to 24 will not only strengthen the traditional friendship but also open up opportunities to explore new cooperation potential, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the African nation Hoang Sy Cuong.

VOV.VN - A delegation of the National Assembly of Vietnam, led by Le Tan Toi, member of the Party Central Committee and chairman of the Committee for National Defence, Security and External Affairs, attended the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-151) and related meetings held in Geneva, Switzerland, from October 19 to 23.