The Embassy of Vietnam in New Zealand, in its capacity as the coordinator for the ASEAN-New Zealand dialogue partnership and Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Wellington (ACW), supported the successful organisation of the New Zealand Model ASEAN Meeting (NZMAM) 2026 in Wellington from May 16-18.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang highlighted potential for defence cooperation between Vietnam and Croatia while receiving Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman in Hanoi on May 19.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang received Deputy United States Trade Representative Rick Switzer in Hanoi on May 19, focusing on bilateral economic, trade and law enforcement cooperation.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s housing policy needs to move beyond short-term solutions toward a long-term development strategy that places people’s right to housing at its core, General Secretary and State President To Lam said on May 19.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and India have agreed to expand strategic and defence cooperation as Party General Secretary and State President To Lam received Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Hanoi on May 19.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam enters a period of profound transformation in its development model, Ho Chi Minh Thought continues to be viewed not merely as a historical legacy, but as a guiding value system for innovation, international integration and sustainable development.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang held talks with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Hanoi on May 19, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to deepening bilateral defence cooperation.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam stated that the strength of the Communist Party of Vietnam does not come solely from its policies or organisational structure, but fundamentally from the morality, integrity, and exemplary conduct of each Party member.

A delegation from Hanoi led by Phung Thi Hong Ha, Deputy Secretary of the municipal Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Council, held a working session with the Legislative Assembly of Saint Petersburg on May 18 during their working visit to Russia.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, alongside senior officials of Vietnam and Hanoi, attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the National Highway 1A Urban Corridor Project in Hanoi on May 19.

Vietnam and Bulgaria are seeking to broaden cooperation across major localities, with Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet paying a working visit to the cities of Shumen and Varna last week to promote local-level partnerships, business connectivity, education and people-to-people exchanges.

VOV.VN - Senior Party and State leaders of Vietnam on May 19 laid wreaths and paid tribute to Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on the occasion of the 136th anniversary of his birth anniversary (May 19, 1890 – 2026).

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 18 received Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko at the Government headquarters in Hanoi.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on May 18 called on Dong Nai city to create a new growth model enabling the southern economic powerhouse to move beyond the limitations of a traditional industrial centre.

VOV.VN - Israeli President Isaac Herzog described Vietnam as a dynamic and increasingly important partner in Southeast Asia while receiving the credentials of Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Ky Son in Jerusalem on May 18.

VOV.VN - In Vietnam’s modern development journey, Ho Chi Minh Thought continues to play a foundational role as the guiding ideology for national development and protection.

Scholars have highlighted the enduring value of President Ho Chi Minh's diplomatic thought, describing it as a guiding principle for Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation and development.

VOV.VN - A roundtable discussion between Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu and representatives from various Japanese circles on promoting Vietnam-Japan cooperation took place in Tokyo on May 18, where participants expressed strong interest in Vietnam and bilateral cooperation.

VOV.VN - Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman has affirmed his nation’s recognition of importance to its traditional friendship with Vietnam, describing the country as one of Croatia’s most important partners in Southeast Asia.

VOV.VN - The Royal Thai Navy vessel HTMS Prachuap Khiri Khan arrived at Nha Rong-Khanh Hoi International Port on May 18, beginning a friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City from May 18 to 23 to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand (1976-2026).

VOV.VN - Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man called for supervision activities to become more substantive, regular, practical and effective while working with the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture and Social Affairs on May 18.

VOV.VN - A program marking the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (1890-2026), was held in Hiroshima, Japan on May 17 under the theme “Diplomatic Thought and Contemporary Values,” leaving a lasting impression on international guests and the Vietnamese community in Japan.

A hybrid international seminar marking President Ho Chi Minh’s 136th birth anniversary (May 19) spread his values of peace, friendship, and international solidarity to Canadian audiences and international friends.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung called for the swift removal of financial bottlenecks related to science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, while prioritizing resources for strategic and core technologies.

President Ho Chi Minh’s years of revolutionary activities in China were decisive in shaping both his political ideology and strategy for liberating Vietnam, Chinese cultural and historical scholar Xie Chaode told Vietnam News Agency reporters in Beijing.

The Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) held a ceremony on May 17 to celebrate the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh and offered incense in tribute to the late leader at his memorial room and statue within the embassy's campus.

VOV.VN - Marking President Ho Chi Minh’s 136th birth anniversary (May 19), Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has published an article, emphasising the enduring value of Ho Chi Minh Thought in Vietnam’s national development journey, particularly as the country enters a new phase following the success of the 14th National Party Congress.

VOV.VN - Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU) must not only remain the country’s leading university but also evolve into a major center for innovation, bringing together top scientists, technology experts and talents to solve Vietnam’s strategic national challenges.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Romania have agreed to strengthen political trust, expand parliamentary cooperation and deepen economic connectivity in sectors with strong complementarities, including agriculture, energy, tourism and labour.

The Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam held a ceremony in Hanoi on May 15 to celebrate the 212th anniversary of Norway’s Constitution Day (May 17, 1814–2026) and the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries (1971–2026).