Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse, and the high-ranking delegation of Vietnam had a meeting with representatives of the Vietnamese embassies and communities in Finland, Demark, Sweden, and Norway in Helsinki on October 21.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed Vietnam’s recognition of great importance to traditional friendship with Finland at a meeting Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Helsinki on the afternoon of October 21 (local time) during his official visit to the European nation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 21 sent a message of congratulations to Sanae Takaichi, President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), on her election as the 104th Prime Minister of Japan.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s upcoming state visit to Vietnam aims to expand bilateral relations across all fields, including trade and critical areas of the economy, like agriculture, defence, technology, Spokesperson to the President Vincent Magwenya told the VNA's resident correspondent in Pretoria.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the Air Defence – Air Force (ADAF) to enhance its strategic mindset, bolster combat readiness, and safeguard the Fatherland from early and afar, stressing the need to remain a revolutionary, disciplined, elite force capable of fulfilling all missions under any circumstance.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 21 called for stronger determination, greater efforts, and more decisive, effective, and focused actions to fulfil all targets set out for 2025, given limited time left, heavy workload, and high requirements.

Vietnam and Finland have issued a joint statement on establishing a strategic partnership during the official visit to the European country from October 20 – 22 by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam.

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse will pay an official visit to Bulgaria from October 22-24.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Finland have officially upgraded their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, pledging closer cooperation in circular economy, green transition, digital transformation, sustainable maritime development, and environmental and climate change initiatives, while reinforcing mutual support on regional and global issues.

The German state of Hessen stands ready to support and cooperate with Vietnam in developing international financial centres, particularly in training, consulting, and investment promotion, its Minister of Science and Research, Arts and Culture Timon Gremmels said on October 21.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam and Finnish President Alexander Stubb witnessed the signing of bilateral cooperation documents between Vietnam and Finland during To Lam’s official visit with his spouse and the Vietnamese high-level delegation to Finland on the afternoon of October 21 (local time) at the Presidential Palace.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Gunma Governor Ichita Yamamoto have discussed practical cooperation in investment, labor, science and technology, and local-level projects to strengthen ties between the two countries.

VOV.VN - President of Finland Alexander Stubb and his spouse hosted an official welcome ceremony for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with the Vietnamese high-level delegation, at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki on the morning of October 21 (local time).

VOV.VN - Hosting the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) has elevated Vietnam’s profile as a neutral coordinator and a “bridge nation” in global governance, reflecting the country’s political maturity and confidence as a “middle power.”

Lawmakers are engaging in group discussions at the 15th National Assembly’s 10th session on October 21, focusing on assessing Vietnam’s socio-economic performance in 2025 and setting development targets for the coming year.

VOV.VN - South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa will pay a state visit to Vietnam from October 23 to 24.

The Government and the Prime Minister accomplished all eight tasks assigned by the Constitution during the 2021–2026 tenure, said Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh.

Vietnam remains steadfast in supporting the central role of the United Nations in maintaining peace, promoting cooperation, and addressing global and universal challenges, including trade, investment, and inclusive and sustainable development, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed.

President Luong Cuong presented a report summarising the 2021–2026 term of the State leader at the 15th National Assembly’s ongoing 10th session on October 20.

Deputy Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen Le Quoc Hung led a Vietnamese delegation to Austria from October 16 to 19, aiming to foster bilateral cooperation in security, policing, crime prevention, digital technology, and residency management.

VOV.VN - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will pay an official visit to Vietnam and attend the opening for the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (the Hanoi Convention), to be held in Hanoi on October 24 - 25.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received visiting Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary Laszlo Kover at separate meetings in Hanoi on October 20, affirming Vietnam values the strengthening of its comprehensive partnership with Hungary.

VOV.VN - Recognising the great potential for cooperation, Vietnam and Hungary have agreed to deepen their multifaceted partnership, making their comprehensive relations more effective and substantive.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Finland are poised to elevate their long-standing relationship to a strategic partnership, driven by deepening economic ties, increasing private investment, and shared ambitions in innovation and sustainable development, according to Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam Pekka Voutilainen.

President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien delivered a report summarising opinions and petitions of voters and people, submitted to the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly, at its opening on October 20.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse are paying an official visit to Finland from October 20 to 22 - the first visit by a Vietnamese Party leader since Vietnam and Finland established diplomatic relations in 1973.

VOV.VN - Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, held talks with Major General Pavel Muraveiko, First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Belarus, in Hanoi on October 20.

The official visit to Finland from October 20 to 22 by Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam is an important opportunity for the two countries to review the positive achievements in their past cooperation and create new momentum for bilateral ties, according to an official.

VOV.VN - Vietnam aims for a GDP growth target of 10% or higher in 2026, based on the positive results achieved in the period 2021-2025 and in 2025 alone, according to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in a report presented to the National Assembly on October 20.

VOV.VN - A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly left Hanoi on October 20 for an official visit to the Finland at the invitation of Finnish President Alexander Stubb.