Ho Chi Minh City is shifting its investment strategy from prioritising volume to attracting high-quality, high-impact technology projects, with a focus on semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), data centres and research and development (R&D).

VOV.VN - UNODC Executive Director Monica Juma has praised Vietnam’s contributions to global efforts against cybercrime, particularly its role in hosting the opening ceremony for the signing of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van, who is also Chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO, led a Vietnamese delegation to attend the 11th Session of the General Assembly of the States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Paris from June 16-19.

Vietnam and Palestine on June 19 held a ceremony to posthumously award the Grand Collar Medal of the State of Palestine to General Vo Nguyen Giap, recognising his enduring contributions to national liberation movements and his steadfast support for the Palestinian cause.

Bodo Ramelow, Vice President of the German Bundestag, led a delegation to the central coastal city of Da Nang on June 19 to work with local authorities on expanding bilateral cooperation.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung on June 19 met with Saroj Kumar Jha, Global Director for the World Bank Group's Water Department, and Mariam Sherman, WB Division Director for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, to discuss stronger cooperation on water security and sustainable development.

Vietnam's high-level delegation, led by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, made contributions to the success of the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of dialogue relations, reaffirming Vietnam's support in promoting ASEAN’s central role and advancing the bloc's strategic partnership with Russia.

Vietnam and Indonesia are well positioned to become strategic gateways connecting ASEAN with Russia, according to Dr. Arisman, Executive Director of Indonesia’s Centre for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS).

The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations under the Ministry of National Defence on June 18 organised practical aeromedical evacuation (AME) training for Level-2 Field Hospital No. 8, with support from Australia.

VOV.VN - Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Vice President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and the country’s nominee, has been elected as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026-2035 term, securing the highest number of votes among candidates from the Asia-Pacific group.

Peace agreements may end wars, but lasting peace must be built up from the family, communities, institutions, and the economy, with women playing an indispensable role, said Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation returned to Hanoi on June 19, concluding a successful working trip to Russia from June 16 to 18.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung received Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) in Kazan on June 18 within the framework of his trip to Russia to attend the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit marking 35 years of relations.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Coast Guard ship 8001 from Coast Guard Region 3 Command visited the Republic of Korea (RoK) from June 15 to 19 for exchanges and working sessions with the Korea Coast Guard, as part of bilateral cooperation between the two countries’ maritime law enforcement forces.

VOV.VN - Vietnam regards Germany as one of its most important partners in Europe, General Secretary and State President To Lam told German Bundestag Vice President Bodo Ramelow in Hanoi on June 18.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Russia have agreed to strengthen cooperation across a range of key sectors, including the early implementation of the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant project.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on June 18 highlighted the role of parliamentary cooperation in advancing the Vietnam–Republic of Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during a meeting with outgoing RoK Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Young Sam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has proposed three major priorities to deepen ASEAN-Russia relations, focusing on strategic cooperation, practical economic connectivity and resilience in key sectors, as ASEAN and Russia seek to strengthen their partnership amid a rapidly evolving global landscape.

The 14th National Congress of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) for the 2026–2031 term concluded in Hanoi on June 18 afternoon after adopting key documents and setting priorities for the next five years, reaffirming its commitment to promoting gender equality, and strengthening the VWU.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Canada agreed to further deepen their Comprehensive Partnership during a meeting in Hanoi on June 18 between Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and newly appointed Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Jim Nickel.

VOV.VN - General Secretary and State President To Lam has called for early prevention, stronger local-level power control and data-driven oversight to become central pillars of Vietnam’s efforts to combat corruption, wastefulness and negative practices.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 18 attended the plenary session of the ASEAN-Russia Summit commemorating the 35th anniversary of relations between ASEAN and Russia, held in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan.

VOV.VN - General Secretary and State President To Lam has called on Vietnam’s revolutionary press to master the digital space, accelerate comprehensive digital transformation and uphold public trust amid growing challenges from AI, social media, misinformation and cross-border digital platforms.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is stepping up preparations for hosting APEC 2027 by enhancing communication skills and developing a comprehensive outreach strategy to effectively promote the forum’s vision, priorities and achievements to domestic and international audiences.

Vietnamese Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan has held talks with Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, on the sidelines of the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Nguyen Phuong Anh has presented her credentials to President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Alvaro Lario, officially assuming her role as Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the organisation.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam pursues its goal of becoming a high-income developed nation by the middle of the century, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has called on women to move beyond participation and become key architects of the country’s future through innovation, digital skills, leadership and lifelong learning.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam enters a new stage of development marked by both opportunities and challenges, the 14th National Women’s Congress for the 2026-2031 term is expected to set the direction for the country’s women’s movement and the future development of the Vietnam Women’s Union.

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu has underscored that ensuring maritime safety, security and freedom not only helps maintain peace, stability and order at sea, but also underpins trade, energy security, food security and global economic stability.

Ho Chi Minh City hopes to strengthen friendship and cooperation with Russian localities, agencies, organisations, and businesses, Permanent Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Loc Ha said at a ceremony marking Russia Day held by the Russian Consulate General in the southern metropolis on June 17.