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.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam has expressed his hope that cooperation between Vietnam and the UK in various fields, especially parliamentary collaboration, will be further strengthened and elevated to a level commensurate with the scope of their relationship.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer chaired an official welcome ceremony for and held talks with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam in London on October 29 (local time), as the Vietnamese Party leader is paying an official visit to the UK.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered revision of overlapping regulations and building of a job-position framework as the basis for appropriate staffing to consolidate the two-tier local government system in November.

The Vietnamese Party, State, and people always value and give the top priority to the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation with Laos, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man told Chief Justice of the Lao Supreme People’s Court Viengthong Siphandon during a reception in Hanoi on October 29.

Party General Secretary To Lam on October 29 sent a letter of sympathy and encouragement to the people, officials, and soldiers across the country who are currently responding to and recovering from the consequences of natural disasters.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong has met with his US counterpart Donald Trump on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in the Republic of Korea (RoK), urging both sides to swiftly finalize negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong attended a special welcome dinner hosted by President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung in the ancient capital of Gyeongju, marking the first official event for APEC leaders at the start of the 2025 Economic Leaders’ Week.

State President Luong Cuong is leading a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam to the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Week and bilateral activities in the Republic of Korea (RoK) from October 29 to November 1, which is expected to strengthen the Vietnam – RoK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership while reflecting Vietnam’s support for the APEC host.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc led a high-level Vietnamese delegation to visit Russia from October 23-29 to study crypto asset market management, decentralized governance models, and blockchain applications.

VOV.VN - Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, and General Chay Saingyun, Permanent State Secretary of the Ministry of National Defence of Cambodia, co-chaired the 8th Vietnam-Cambodia Defence Policy Dialogue in Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of October 29.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong and a Vietnamese high-level delegation arrived at the Gimhae Air Base Gimhae in Busan, the Republic of Korea (RoK) at 2:50 p.m (local time) on October 29, to attend the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week and conduct bilateral meetings at the invitation of President Lee Jae Myung.

Following its official admission as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia on October 26, Timor Leste marked a historic milestone with the signing of the Declaration on its accession, witnessed by leaders of the 10 existing member states.

The working trip by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Malaysia on October 26-28 achieved significant and multifaceted results, demonstrating a dynamic, enthusiastic, and responsible Vietnam.

The Permanent Mission of France to the UN has welcomed Vietnam’s hosting of the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) on October 25.

The National Assembly (NA) on October 29 devoted the entire day to assessing the implementation of the 2025 socio-economic development plan, outlining the plan for 2026, and reviewing the implementation of the National Assembly’s resolutions on the 2021–2025 five-year plans for socio-economic development and economic restructuring.