General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation met with Vietnamese Embassy staff and representatives of the Vietnamese community in New Zealand and South Pacific island countries in Auckland on August 12 evening (local time).

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted Singaporean Ambassador Rajpal Singh in Hanoi on August 12, calling for expanded economic mechanisms, an upgraded Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) network, and stronger digital integration.

Politburo member, Standing member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu on August 12 attended the funeral service for Politburo member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee (LPRP) and President of the Lao NA Xaysomphone Phomvihane.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong co-chaired the 8th Vietnam - Australia Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM-8) in Canberra on August 12 within the framework of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam's state visit to Australia.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam arrived at Auckland International Airport on the evening of August 12 (local time), beginning a state visit to New Zealand from August 12 to 14, at the invitation of Governor-General Cindy Kiro.

The Lao News Agency (KPL) published an article on August 11 affirming that close cooperation between the Lao and Vietnamese legislatures has made positive contributions to the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion shared by their Parties, States and people.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Canberra at noon on August 12 (local time), concluding their four-day state visit to Australia and departing for a state visit to New Zealand.

Vietnam and Australia have issued a Joint Statement on Economic Resilience Cooperation between the two nations.

Vietnam and Australia have issued a Joint Statement on the Enhancement of Science, Technology and Innovation Connectivity between the two countries.

Vietnam and Australia have issued a Joint Statement on Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam received leaders of several Australian businesses in Canberra on the morning of August 12 (local time) during his state visit to Australia.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam attended a ceremony in Canberra on August 11 to inaugurate Vietnam House and meet with representatives of the Vietnamese community in Australia and Solomon Islands.

Trinh Van Quyet, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, held a working session with Australian Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Matt Thistlethwaite in Canberra on August 11.

The Vietnam–Spain Friendship Association will step up people-to-people diplomacy to strengthen friendship and cooperation between the two countries, as highlighted at its fourth National Congress for the 2026–2031 term in Hanoi on August 11.

Vietnamese leaders on August 11 sent congratulatory messages to Armenian counterparts on their reappointment and election to key leadership positions in the European country.

VOV.VN - People-to-people connections serve as an enduring foundation for turning the Vietnam-New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership into practical everyday benefits, Acting President of the New Zealand-Vietnam Friendship Association (NZVFA) Anand Satyanand has said

VOV.VN - Vietnam and New Zealand are looking to deepen political trust and forge their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on the occasion of a state visit by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and State President To Lam from August 12 to 14, at the invitation of Governor-General Cindy Kiro.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand Phan Minh Giang expects Party General Secretary and State President To Lam's state visit on August 12-14 to open new momentum for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with both sides looking to translate the upgraded framework into more substantive cooperation.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on August 11 sent condolences to President Abelardo de la Espriella, the Government, and people of Colombia over the devastating earthquake that struck the country on August 10, causing heavy loss of life and property.

A delegation of the National Steering Committee for the search for, recovery and identification of fallen soldiers’ remains, led by Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Van Gau, Deputy Minister of National Defence and standing deputy head of the committee, held a working session with researchers from the Vietnam War Accounting Initiative (VWAI) in the US on Aug.10

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the Netherlands will make better use of the complementary strengths of the two economies, expand cooperation in technology, innovation and green and digital transitions, and work towards elevating the Vietnam-Netherlands Comprehensive Partnership.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Australia have highlighted broad political support as a foundation for their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with both sides seeking to expand cooperation in energy, technology, investment and resilient supply chains.

The upcoming state visit by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam to New Zealand is an important opportunity for the two countries to advance the substantive implementation of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Following his state visit to Australia, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on a state visit to New Zealand from August 12-14 at the invitation of its Governor-General Cindy Kiro.

VOV.VN - Parliamentary diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges are set to play a greater role in deepening the Vietnam-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deepen the Vietnam-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with science and technology, innovation and digital transformation emerging as new drivers alongside stronger economic, security and people-to-people ties.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Australia have announced new cooperation priorities in AI, semiconductors, digital and green technologies, maritime security and economic connectivity, alongside strengthening coordination in regional and international forums, following high-level talks in Canberra on August 11.

VOV.VN - National Assembly deputies have called for a flexible legal framework to give cities greater autonomy in development while tying decentralisation to accountability, power control and adequate resources.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Australia will deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a focus on trade, investment, science and technology, innovation, education, digital transformation and high-quality human resources.

The state visit by Party General Secretary and President To Lam to Australia from August 9-12 has drawn significant attention and positive assessments from major Australian media outlets and analysts, with it widely viewed as a vivid demonstration of the strong development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.