VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomes the announcement by the United States and Iran that they have reached a peace agreement, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang in reply to reporters’ questions on June 15 regarding Vietnam’s reaction to the peace agreement between the two nations.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has directed the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) to develop a set of indicators to monitor educational equity across regions, demographic and vulnerable groups.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam on June 15 sent a message of condolences to King Maha Vajiralongkorn and the Royal Family of Thailand over the passing of Princess Bajrakitiyabha.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held a phone conversation with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on June 15, during which both leaders agreed to strengthen development strategy connectivity, expand practical cooperation across various fields and continue realizing high-level common perceptions reached by the top leaders o

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam chairs a working session with the education sector and relevant agencies at in Hanoi on June 15 to review preparations for the 2026-2027 academic year and the implementation of Politburo Resolution No. 71 on breakthroughs in education and training development.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s two-tier local government model is a bold administrative reform effort that demonstrates the Vietnamese Government’s determination to streamline and simplify public administration.

The Federal Council of Switzerland on June 12 released the Southeast Asia Strategy 2023–2026, which considers Vietnam a “priority partner country” in the region.

The Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations recently hosted an international seminar on tearing down the barriers that keep women from equal and inclusive involvement in international law.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam accelerates its digital transformation, media organisations should embrace innovation, master new technologies and strengthen the quality of journalism to be effective in a rapidly evolving information environment.

VOV.VN - The Politburo has decided to establish a Central Steering Committee for Foreign Affairs and International Integration with 37 members, chaired by General Secretary and State President To Lam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam elevates foreign affairs as a “key, regular mission” under the Politburo’s Resolution 06, marking a strategic shift toward proactive diplomacy, strategic autonomy, and development-driven international integration in a rapidly changing global environment.

Vietnam has joined the newly launched UN Group of Friends for Combating Technology-facilitated Trafficking in Persons, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening international cooperation in tackling human trafficking increasingly enabled by digital technologies.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan on June 17-18, aiming to strengthen cooperation between ASEAN and Russia and reinforce Vietnam’s role as a strategic bridge linking Russia with Southeast Asia.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to the ASEAN-Russia Summit in Kazan, Russia, from June 17 to 19, underscoring Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening ties between ASEAN and Russia and promoting regional cooperation.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong and Deputy Secretary of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Michelle Chan co-chaired the second Vietnam–Australia Senior Officials' Dialogue in Hanoi on June 11, reviewing progress in bilateral cooperation.

Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu has proposed Japan’s Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd (IKC) expand its investment activities in Vietnam, particularly in the green energy sector, including the replication of its green energy pellet production model in various localities across the country.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has requested that Dong Nai comprehensively review its planning framework, accelerate infrastructure development and coordinate key economic zones to fully capitalise on opportunities arising from Long Thanh International Airport, set to begin operations by the end of 2026.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is stepping up cooperation with US partners to make more effective use of historical records in efforts to locate, recover and identify the remains of soldiers who are missing from past conflicts.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to attend the ASEAN-Russia Summit commemorating the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia dialogue relations and conduct bilateral activities in Kazan, Russia.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will need a fundamental shift in development thinking, institutional reform and innovation-driven growth to achieve its target of annual economic expansion of more than 10% during the 2026-2030 period, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said on June 13.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 12 sent congratulatory messages to Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr to mark the 128th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the Republic of the Philippines (June 12, 1898 – 2026).

The ASEAN Future Forum reflected Vietnam’s evolving role in ASEAN, reflecting its transition from a participant to a proactive contributor helping shape the region’s future, while generating synergies between multilateral and bilateral diplomacy, said former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Pham Quang Vinh

The mechanisms and policies designed to implement the Capital Law 2026 will not only address immediate challenges but also open up new development opportunities, laying the foundation for a modern urban governance model and enhancing Hanoi’s long-term competitiveness.

The ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) is a visionary initiative of Vietnam that provides a valuable platform for collective reflection on the region’s future while demonstrating the country’s active role and responsibility in shaping discussions on regional development, according to a Cambodian expert.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh recently held working sessions with the Governor of Skikda province, the President of the Skikda Chamber of Commerce, and the Rector of the University of Skikda to promote multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Algeria.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is advancing a broad agenda of Party-building reforms aimed at modernising governance, improving policy implementation, strengthening accountability, and developing a high-quality cadre workforce to support the country’s next stage of development.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung has called on Vietnam and Germany to adopt innovative approaches to cooperation and make better use of their complementary strengths in trade, investment, defence-security, science-technology, education and workforce development.

Vietnam and Austria are seeking to strengthen cooperation in diplomatic personnel training and capacity building as part of efforts to develop a modern, professional and internationally competitive diplomatic workforce.

Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of the committee’s Inspection Commission Tran Sy Thanh hosted a reception in Hanoi on June 11 for Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Jim Nickel.

The ASEAN Future Forum 2026 (AFF 2026) has served as a strategic platform enabling the grouping to move beyond crisis management towards long-term regional planning, while enhancing Vietnam’s diplomatic standing, said Collins Chong Yew Keat, a foreign affairs, security and strategy analyst at the University of Malaya.