Vietnam looks to expand relations with Belize
Vietnam looks to expand relations with Belize

Vietnam always attaches importance to developing friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Belize, the Central American country, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico and Belize Nguyen Van Hai told Governor-General of Belize Dame Froyla Tzalam.

Vietnam looks to expand relations with Belize
Vietnam and South Africa promote trade and investment cooperation
Vietnam and South Africa promote trade and investment cooperation

VOV.VN - Vice Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Vo Hong Thanh on July 14 held a working session with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) during his ongoing working visit to the African nation to sound out cooperation opportunities.

Vietnam and South Africa promote trade and investment cooperation
Comprehensive support policies needed for war invalids, national contributors
Comprehensive support policies needed for war invalids, national contributors

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has said revolutionary contributors are a valuable national treasure who deserve comprehensive care both materially and spiritually, and should continue to serve as a source of inspiration for future generations through their resilience and enduring values.

Comprehensive support policies needed for war invalids, national contributors
Every diplomat must be a pioneer in promoting Vietnam’s foreign policy: PM
Every diplomat must be a pioneer in promoting Vietnam’s foreign policy: PM

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has underscored the vital role of diplomacy as a strategic front for national defence and development, saying that every diplomat must act as a pioneer in implementing Vietnam’s foreign policy.

Every diplomat must be a pioneer in promoting Vietnam’s foreign policy: PM
Vietnam congratulates France on 236th National Day
Vietnam congratulates France on 236th National Day

Leaders of Vietnam on July 14 sent congratulations to leaders of France on the 236th anniversary of the European country's National Day (July 14, 1789 - 2025).

Vietnam congratulates France on 236th National Day
Vietnam, Cambodia gear up for 2nd border defence friendship exchange
Vietnam, Cambodia gear up for 2nd border defence friendship exchange

Preparations are well underway for the second Vietnam-Cambodia Border Defence Friendship Exchange, slated for November 2025 in Vietnam’s Tay Ninh province and Cambodia’s Svay Rieng province.

Vietnam, Cambodia gear up for 2nd border defence friendship exchange
Marubeni Corporation urged to scale up energy investment in Vietnam
Marubeni Corporation urged to scale up energy investment in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Japan’s Marubeni Corporation to expand its operation in Vietnam’s energy sector, particularly gas-fired and offshore wind power, while supporting digital infrastructure and electricity exports across ASEAN.

Marubeni Corporation urged to scale up energy investment in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City marks France’s National Day with commitment to broader cooperation
Ho Chi Minh City marks France’s National Day with commitment to broader cooperation

VOV.VN - Building on the strong bilateral foundation between France and Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City takes pride in being one of the country’s most dynamic localities in boosting cooperation with France.

Ho Chi Minh City marks France’s National Day with commitment to broader cooperation
Friendship, partnership, trust form pillars driving Vietnam – France relations: Ambassador
Friendship, partnership, trust form pillars driving Vietnam – France relations: Ambassador

French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet has underscored friendship, partnership, and trust as the three motives and description of the Vietnam – France relations over the recent past.

Friendship, partnership, trust form pillars driving Vietnam – France relations: Ambassador
30 years of Vietnam–US ties: Confidence in a bright future
30 years of Vietnam–US ties: Confidence in a bright future

To mark the 30th anniversary of the normalisation of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the US (July 12, 1995 – 2025), former US Ambassador to Vietnam David B. Shear and young Americans shared their views on the progress in the bilateral ties and expressed their confidence in a bright future for the partnership.

30 years of Vietnam–US ties: Confidence in a bright future
State President confers ranks of General and Senior Lieutenant General
State President confers ranks of General and Senior Lieutenant General

VOV.VN - State President Luong Cuong, Chairman of the National Defence and Security Council presided over a ceremony to present decisions on promotions to the ranks of General and Senior Lieutenant General for senior officers of the Vietnam People’s Army and the People’s Public Security Forces on the morning of July 14 at Hanoi-based Presidential Palace.

State President confers ranks of General and Senior Lieutenant General
Bulgaria highlights Vietnam’s role in expanding ASEAN relations
Bulgaria highlights Vietnam’s role in expanding ASEAN relations

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet has affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening traditional friendships, while Bulgarian Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov has highlighted Vietnam’s role as a bridge for expanding ties with ASEAN.

Bulgaria highlights Vietnam’s role in expanding ASEAN relations
Vietnam promotes parliamentary diplomacy with partners at APF General Assembly
Vietnam promotes parliamentary diplomacy with partners at APF General Assembly

VOV.VN - Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Thanh held a series of bilateral meetings with parliamentary leaders of member states of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) as part of her participation in the APF General Assembly in Paris, France, on July 12-13.

Vietnam promotes parliamentary diplomacy with partners at APF General Assembly
Vietnam enhances friendship, cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire
Vietnam enhances friendship, cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vu Hong Thanh held talks with Vice President of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire Woi Mela Gaston, and met with Vice President of the Senate Sarra Fadika Sako as part of his official visit to the African country from July 9 to 12.

Vietnam enhances friendship, cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire
Vietnam, Netherlands hold first deputy-ministerial political consultation
Vietnam, Netherlands hold first deputy-ministerial political consultation

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and her Dutch counterpart Marcel De Vink co-chaired the first deputy ministerial-level political consultation between the two countries in The Hague, the Netherlands on July 11.

Vietnam, Netherlands hold first deputy-ministerial political consultation
Vietnam affirms constructive role at APF-50
Vietnam affirms constructive role at APF-50

Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Thanh attended the 50th session of the Francophone Parliamentary Assembly (APF-50) convened in Paris from July 9-13, reaffirming Vietnam’s active and constructive role within the Francophone community.

Vietnam affirms constructive role at APF-50
US’s Independence Day, 30th anniversary of US-Vietnam relations marked in Hanoi
US’s Independence Day, 30th anniversary of US-Vietnam relations marked in Hanoi

The US Embassy in Vietnam on July 11 hosted a reception in celebration of the 249th anniversary of the US’s Independence Day (July 4) and the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the US (July 12, 1995 - 2025).

US’s Independence Day, 30th anniversary of US-Vietnam relations marked in Hanoi
Vietnam, Côte d'Ivoire mark 50 years of diplomatic ties with ceremony in Abidjan
Vietnam, Côte d'Ivoire mark 50 years of diplomatic ties with ceremony in Abidjan

A ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam - Côte d'Ivoire diplomatic ties (October 6, 1975 - 2025) was held in Abidjan city on July 11 night (local time), blending cultural performances, fashion, and cuisine to celebrate a half-century of growing ties.

Vietnam, Côte d'Ivoire mark 50 years of diplomatic ties with ceremony in Abidjan
PM inspects implementation of two-tier local government model in Can Tho
PM inspects implementation of two-tier local government model in Can Tho

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 13 chaired a conference to review the implementation of the two-tier local government model in Can Tho city and other localities in the Mekong Delta region.

PM inspects implementation of two-tier local government model in Can Tho
Tentative schedule for 80-year National Day grand celebration
Tentative schedule for 80-year National Day grand celebration

VOV.VN - A grand celebration, including a military parade, marking 80 years of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day is scheduled to begin at 6:30 a.m. at Ba Dinh Square, downtown Hanoi, on September 2, 2025.

Tentative schedule for 80-year National Day grand celebration
NA Vice Chairwoman visits Ho Chi Minh Space, Thang Long and Co Loa exhibition in France
NA Vice Chairwoman visits Ho Chi Minh Space, Thang Long and Co Loa exhibition in France

Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Thanh visited the Ho Chi Minh Space, as well as the Thang Long Imperial Citadel and Co Loa Heritage Exhibition in France on July 11, as part of her working trip to attend the 50th meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) General Assembly.

NA Vice Chairwoman visits Ho Chi Minh Space, Thang Long and Co Loa exhibition in France
US vows to enhance cooperation with Vietnam across key sectors
US vows to enhance cooperation with Vietnam across key sectors

VOV.VN - The United States values its relationship with Vietnam and looks forward to enhancing cooperation with its partner across various sectors, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 11.

US vows to enhance cooperation with Vietnam across key sectors
Vietnam, Côte d’Ivoire seek stronger economic ties
Vietnam, Côte d’Ivoire seek stronger economic ties

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Vu Hong Thanh and NA Vice President of Côte d’Ivoire Woi Mela Gaston attended a seminar titled "Political and economic cooperation between Vietnam and Côte d'Ivoire: Achievements and future prospects" to explore the future of Vietnam - Côte d’Ivoire economic cooperation.

Vietnam, Côte d’Ivoire seek stronger economic ties
HCM City gathering marks Bastille Day of France
HCM City gathering marks Bastille Day of France

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) organised a gathering on July 11 to mark the Bastille Day of France (July 14, 1789 - 2025), demonstrating the enduring friendship between the local people and the European country.

HCM City gathering marks Bastille Day of France
US Secretary Rubio praises 30-year journey of Vietnam - US relations
US Secretary Rubio praises 30-year journey of Vietnam - US relations

VOV.VN - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on July 11 (local time) posted a message on social media platform X, acknowledging a remarkable transformation in US – Vietnam relations over the past three decades.

US Secretary Rubio praises 30-year journey of Vietnam - US relations
Important milestones in 30 years of Vietnam - US relations
Important milestones in 30 years of Vietnam - US relations

VOV.VN - The normalisation of the relations between Vietnam and the United States in 1995 marked the beginning of a transformative journey from former foes to comprehensive partners, fostering peace, stability, and development over the past three decades.

Important milestones in 30 years of Vietnam - US relations
Vietnam commits stronger reforms to foster fair, sustainable investment climate
Vietnam commits stronger reforms to foster fair, sustainable investment climate

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering commitment to deepening institutional and administrative reforms aimed at building a more favourable, equitable, and sustainable environment for investment and business during a meeting with a delegation of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC).

Vietnam commits stronger reforms to foster fair, sustainable investment climate
Vietnam proposes cooperation priorities between ASEAN and dialogue partners
Vietnam proposes cooperation priorities between ASEAN and dialogue partners

VOV.VN - Amidst a rapidly evolving global landscape, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son put forward initiatives to strengthen the ASEAN Community and reinforce cooperation between the bloc and its dialogue partners at a series of key meetings in Kuala Lumpur on July 11.

Vietnam proposes cooperation priorities between ASEAN and dialogue partners
Vietnam – US relations reaches new heights after three decades
Vietnam – US relations reaches new heights after three decades

On July 12, 1995 (Hanoi time), US President Bill Clinton and Vietnamese Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet announced the full normalisation of the two countries' diplomatic ties, marking a historic turning point in the Vietnam – US relations.

Vietnam – US relations reaches new heights after three decades
President Luong Cuong commends strong Vietnam - Chile partnership
President Luong Cuong commends strong Vietnam - Chile partnership

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong spoke highly of the positive development of Vietnam – Chile Comprehensive Partnership, during his reception for outgoing Chilean Ambassador to Vietnam Sergio Narea Guzman, in Hanoi on July 11.

President Luong Cuong commends strong Vietnam - Chile partnership
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