VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong held a meeting with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam on the afternoon of October 31 (local time), during the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea, from October 30 to November 1.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong has highlighted the need to enhance connectivity and resilience among APEC economies, calling for measures to streamline supply chains, promote regional trade and investment, and support the private sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, to foster inclusive and sustainable growth.

VOV.VN - Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang has emphasized Vietnam’s dedication to strengthening ASEAN cohesion and resilience in addressing emerging security challenges, aiming to maintain a peaceful, stable, and self-reliant Southeast Asia.

Secretary General of the National Liberation Front (FLN) of Algeria Abdelkrim Benmbarek on October 30 emphasised the great prospects for enhancing relations between Algeria and Vietnam, and between the FLN and the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse, and a high-level Vietnamese delegation paid an official visit to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland from October 28 to 30 at the invitation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on October 30 that while base salary rise is scheduled for July 2026, the government will review and seek approval from competent authorities, including the National Assembly, to consider moving up the timeline.

- The “Vietnam Day” not only showcases the country, its people, history, and culture to Korean friends but also underscores the mutual affection and understanding that form the foundation for sustainable cooperation between the two countries, State President Luong Cuong said on October 30.

The official visit to the UK by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam holds profound significance not only for advancing Vietnam’s ties with a major European and global partner but also for creating new momentum for the country’s next stage of development.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on October 30 received the Ambassadors of Indonesia and Singapore, who came to bid farewell at the end of their tenures in Vietnam.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse, together with the Vietnamese high-level delegation, departed from London Stansted Airport on October 30 (local time), concluding their three-day official visit to the UK at the invitation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam met with leader of the Conservative Party of the UK Kemi Badenoch in London on October 30, as part of his official visit to the country.

A ceremony was held in China's Chongqing city on October 29 to inaugurate the Vietnamese Consulate General in Chongqing, marking a new milestone in friendship and cooperation between the two countries, and between Vietnam and China's western region in particular.

VOV.VN - Vietnam always keeps its doors open to APEC businesses, said President Luong Cuong in a keynote speech delivered at the APEC CEO Summit Korea 2025 on the afternoon of October 30 (local time) as part of the APEC 2025 Economic Leaders’ Week in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea.

Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Committee in Lai Chau province Le Minh Ngan on October 29 held a working session with Wang Ning, Secretary of the Communist Party of China Committee in Yunnan province, to discuss ways to strengthen ties and promote people-to-people exchanges.

Chile is a strategic partner connecting Southeast Asia with Latin America through its commitment to free trade, and its role in the Pacific Alliance and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), said Vietnamese Ambassador to Chile Nguyen Viet Cuong.

Party General Secretary To Lam met with UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy in London on October 29 (local time), as part of his ongoing official visit to the UK.

Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong held talks with Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Gyeongju city on October 30 as he is in the Republic of Korea (RoK) to attend the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2025.

VOV.VN - The Republic of Korea’s (RoK) Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Minister for Trade Yeo Han Koo co-chaired the 36th APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM 36) on October 30 in Gyeongju, within the framework of the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations under the Ministry of National Defence, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam, held a youth dialogue on women’s leadership role of in peacekeeping and peacebuilding to mark the 25th anniversary of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS).

VOV.VN - The UN General Assembly’s 80th session discussed and adopted the annual resolution entitled “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba.” on October 28-29, at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York.

Vietnam and Malaysia have agreed to strengthen coordination in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with both sides reaffirming their shared commitment to promoting sustainable fisheries and agricultural development.

Vietnam always creates favourable conditions for foreign investors, including Korean companies and Lotte Group, to make long-term investments in the country, State President Luong Cuong told Chairman of Lotte Group Shin Dong-bin on October 30.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man has signed a resolution outlining guidelines for determining the projected structure and allocation of candidates for the all-level People’s Councils for the 2026-2031 term.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong received Li Li, founder of China’s MEBO International, on the morning of October 30 in Gyeongju City, while attending the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Week and conducting bilateral activities in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam has expressed his appreciation for the active and consistent contributions of the UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group for Vietnam (Vietnam APPG) to advancing Vietnam–UK relations across various fields.

Lawmakers are scheduled to discuss the implementation of the 2025 State budget, as well as the State budget estimates and the plan for allocation of the central budget for 2026 during the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s ongoing 10th session on October 30.

The Vietnamese Party and State always attach much importance to strengthening cooperation with the UK, building on past achievements to advance shared interests and contribute to peace, stability, and development in the region and the world, Party leader To Lam has said.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam met with Speaker of the UK House of Lords John McFall (Baron McFall of Alcluith) in London on October 29 (local time) as part of his official visit to the United Kingdom.

Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly met with Duke of Richmond Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox and his spouse in London on October 29 morning (local time).

Vietnam and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement announcing the elevation of Vietnam–UK relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership following the talks between General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on October 29.