Vietnamese Deputy PM meets with Chinese, Cambodian, Thai officials in Yunnan
Vietnamese Deputy PM meets with Chinese, Cambodian, Thai officials in Yunnan

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son had meetings with officials of China, Cambodia, and Thailand on the sidelines of the 10th Lancang – Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in China's Yunnan province on August 14–15.

Vietnamese Deputy PM meets with Chinese, Cambodian, Thai officials in Yunnan
MVFA opens new office in Kuala Lumpur, boosting Vietnam-Malaysia friendship
MVFA opens new office in Kuala Lumpur, boosting Vietnam-Malaysia friendship

VOV.VN - The Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA) inaugurated its new office on August 14, marking a key milestone in its three-year journey of promoting community ties and bilateral relations.

MVFA opens new office in Kuala Lumpur, boosting Vietnam-Malaysia friendship
Malaysian expert impressed by Vietnam’s reforms
Malaysian expert impressed by Vietnam’s reforms

VOV.VN - Enzo Sim Hong Jun, a specialist from Malaysia’s Penang Institute, has praised the reforms and policies Vietnam has implemented over the past year while responding recently to the media in Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysian expert impressed by Vietnam’s reforms
Vietnamese and Lao NAs jointly compile first book marking 50 years of ties
Vietnamese and Lao NAs jointly compile first book marking 50 years of ties

VOV.VN - The first jointly compiled book by the Vietnamese and Lao National Assembliesby Vietnamese and Laos parliaments will document five decades of close relations, highlighting their comprehensive cooperation and enduring friendship.

Vietnamese and Lao NAs jointly compile first book marking 50 years of ties
Finland backs stronger Vietnam-EU ties, pledges closer business cooperation
Finland backs stronger Vietnam-EU ties, pledges closer business cooperation

VOV.VN - Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam Keijo Norvanto has affirmed Finland’s strong support for enhancing Vietnam-EU relations and effectively implementing the EVFTA, noting that Finnish businesses will continue close collaboration with Vietnamese partners for shared growth.

Finland backs stronger Vietnam-EU ties, pledges closer business cooperation
HCM City, Busan step up economic ties, deepen strategic partnership
HCM City, Busan step up economic ties, deepen strategic partnership

A delegation from Ho Chi Minh City led by Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Loc Ha held talks with Lee Jun-seung, Vice Mayor of Busan, on August 14 to strengthen economic ties and expand their strategic partnership.

HCM City, Busan step up economic ties, deepen strategic partnership
Vietnam outlines three-pronged strategy for Mekong-Lancang Cooperation
Vietnam outlines three-pronged strategy for Mekong-Lancang Cooperation

VOV.VN - Vietnam will continue making active contributions to advancing Mekong–Lancang Cooperation (MLC) towards new milestones, aiming to build a peaceful and prosperous future for the people, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son said, outlining a three-pronged strategy for cooperation in the next “golden decade.”

Vietnam outlines three-pronged strategy for Mekong-Lancang Cooperation
Vietnam hailed as symbol of revolution, inspiration for Palestine
Vietnam hailed as symbol of revolution, inspiration for Palestine

VOV.VN - Vietnam always a symbol of revolutionary spirit and national liberation, inspiring the Palestinian people’s struggle, says Issam Makhoul, Politburo member of the Communist Party of Israel and Chairman of the Hadash Front.

Vietnam hailed as symbol of revolution, inspiration for Palestine
Netherlands to share “Sand Motor” model with Vietnam for environmental sustainability
Netherlands to share “Sand Motor” model with Vietnam for environmental sustainability

The Netherlands has committed to promoting the application of its Sand Motor technology and other advanced initiatives in Vietnam to meet economic development needs while protecting natural resources and ensuring sustainable, nature-based growth, said Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Kees van Baar.

Netherlands to share “Sand Motor” model with Vietnam for environmental sustainability
80th anniversary of Vietnam People’s Public Security marked in Laos
80th anniversary of Vietnam People’s Public Security marked in Laos

The representative office of Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security in Laos has held a meeting to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Public Security (August 19, 1945 – 2025) in Vientiane.

80th anniversary of Vietnam People’s Public Security marked in Laos
Vietnamese FM meets Chinese, Lao counterparts on MLC sidelines
Vietnamese FM meets Chinese, Lao counterparts on MLC sidelines

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held talks with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi while attending the 10th Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Yunnan province, China, on August 14.

Vietnamese FM meets Chinese, Lao counterparts on MLC sidelines
Vietnam seeks to accelerate strategic railway projects with China
Vietnam seeks to accelerate strategic railway projects with China

VOV.VN - Vietnam aims to speed up the implementation of key railway projects connecting with China, including the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong, Hanoi–Lang Son, and Hanoi–Mong Cai lines.

Vietnam seeks to accelerate strategic railway projects with China
Vietnamese and Cambodian leaders hold phone talks to boost cooperation
Vietnamese and Cambodian leaders hold phone talks to boost cooperation

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam held a phone conversation with President of the Cambodian People’s Party Hun Sen at Cambodia’s request on August 14, to discuss measures to strengthen relations between the two Parties and countries.

Vietnamese and Cambodian leaders hold phone talks to boost cooperation
Swiss friend proud of Vietnam’s growth after 80 years
Swiss friend proud of Vietnam’s growth after 80 years

Anjuska Marija Weil, President of the Switzerland–Vietnam Friendship Association, has shown her great pride to witness the strong growth of Vietnam - a nation she and her Swiss comrades once campaigned passionately for its peace and justice.

Swiss friend proud of Vietnam’s growth after 80 years
Vietnam calls for respect for international law to ensure maritime security
Vietnam calls for respect for international law to ensure maritime security

Vietnam has called on nations to respect and fully implement international law, particularly the UN Charter and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), while respecting the sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction of other countries and avoiding unilateral actions that could escalate tensions at sea.

Vietnam calls for respect for international law to ensure maritime security
King and Queen of Bhutan to make state visit to Vietnam next week
King and Queen of Bhutan to make state visit to Vietnam next week

VOV.VN - His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Her Majesty the Queen of Bhutan will make a state visit to Vietnam from August 18 to 22 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong and his spouse.

King and Queen of Bhutan to make state visit to Vietnam next week
Vietnam expresses regret over biased US human rights report
Vietnam expresses regret over biased US human rights report

VOV.VN - Vietnam has expressed regret that the US Department of State’s 2024 Human Rights Report, released on August 12, continues to offer what it considers an unobjective assessment of the situation in the country, according to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam.

Vietnam expresses regret over biased US human rights report
People urged to actively participate in safeguarding national security
People urged to actively participate in safeguarding national security

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam called on the public to uphold the tradition of patriotism, maintain revolutionary vigilance, and turn each family into a strong fortress on the front line of national security, while attending the 2025 All-People’s Day for Safeguarding National Security festival in Tuyen Quang province on August 14.

People urged to actively participate in safeguarding national security
Party General Secretary To Lam’s State visit to the RoK in the spotlight
Party General Secretary To Lam’s State visit to the RoK in the spotlight

VOV.VN - A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Party General Secretary To Lam paid a State visit to the Republic of Korea from August 10 to 13 at the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung.

Party General Secretary To Lam’s State visit to the RoK in the spotlight
Vietnam charts new course for consular, citizen protection affairs
Vietnam charts new course for consular, citizen protection affairs

On the occasion of the diplomatic sector's 80th anniversary (August 28, 1945–2025), Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang shared key milestones and contributions of consular and citizen protection affairs to Vietnam’s diplomacy, as well as strategic directions for elevating these efforts in the new development phase.

Vietnam charts new course for consular, citizen protection affairs
Deputy PM to attend Mekong–Lancang Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in China
Deputy PM to attend Mekong–Lancang Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in China

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son will attend the 10th Mekong–Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, to be held in Anning city, Yunnan province, China, on August 14–15, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Deputy PM to attend Mekong–Lancang Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in China
ASEAN, New Zealand aim for comprehensive strategic partnership
ASEAN, New Zealand aim for comprehensive strategic partnership

The ASEAN Committee in Wellington (ACW) on August 13 marked the association’s 58th anniversary with a ceremony in New Zealand’s capital, highlighting deepening ties and the goal of establishing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2025.

ASEAN, New Zealand aim for comprehensive strategic partnership
NA Standing Committee concludes 48th session
NA Standing Committee concludes 48th session

The National Assembly Standing Committee concluded its 48th session on August 13 afternoon after three days of sitting.

NA Standing Committee concludes 48th session
Deputy PM highlights outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's state visit to RoK
Deputy PM highlights outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's state visit to RoK

The outcomes of the state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse from August 10-13 are reflected in five major aspects, ranging from political trust and multifaceted cooperation to social foundations and multilateral engagement, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.

Deputy PM highlights outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's state visit to RoK
Party General Secretary To Lam concludes state visit to RoK
Party General Secretary To Lam concludes state visit to RoK

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, departed Busan for Hanoi on August 13, marking the conclusion of their four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) at the invitation of President Lee Jae Myung.

Party General Secretary To Lam concludes state visit to RoK
Ho Chi Minh City cements India friendship amid 79th Independence Day celebration
Ho Chi Minh City cements India friendship amid 79th Independence Day celebration

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations held a gathering in Ho Chi Minh City on August 13 to mark the 79th Independence Day of the Republic of India (August 15, 1947-2025), aiming to further strengthen friendship between the people of Ho Chi Minh City and India.

Ho Chi Minh City cements India friendship amid 79th Independence Day celebration
Party General Secretary attends inauguration of Vietnam’s Consulate General in Busan
Party General Secretary attends inauguration of Vietnam’s Consulate General in Busan

VOV.VN - Continuing his State visit to the Republic of Korea, Party General Secretary To Lam on August 13 attended the inauguration of Vietnam’s Consulate General in Busan and a celebration marking the 30th anniversary of cooperative and friendly relations between Ho Chi Minh City and the southern port city.

Party General Secretary attends inauguration of Vietnam’s Consulate General in Busan
Party leader To Lam visits Busan as part of ongoing trip to RoK
Party leader To Lam visits Busan as part of ongoing trip to RoK

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse departed Seoul for Busan on August 13, carrying on activities during his State visit to the Republic of Korea.

Party leader To Lam visits Busan as part of ongoing trip to RoK
Vietnam, ASEAN strengthen ties with Pakistan on bloc’s 58th anniversary
Vietnam, ASEAN strengthen ties with Pakistan on bloc’s 58th anniversary

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Pakistan, together with six other ASEAN member states in the ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI), have launched a broad array of meaningful activities to highlight the bloc’s notable achievements and strengthen bilateral cooperation with Pakistan.

Vietnam, ASEAN strengthen ties with Pakistan on bloc’s 58th anniversary
Vietnam, Singapore forge stronger ties as city-state turns 60
Vietnam, Singapore forge stronger ties as city-state turns 60

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Singapore mark 60 years of the city-state’s independence with commitments to deepen their newly upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, advancing cooperation in trade, innovation, and regional stability.

Vietnam, Singapore forge stronger ties as city-state turns 60
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