VOV.VN - The official visit to Vietnam by Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and his spouse from October 5–8 marks the first high-level visit between the two countries in nearly 15 years, and comes one year after Vietnam and Panama celebrated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025.

VOV.VN - Results have been announced for a contest marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Philippines diplomatic relations (July 12, 1976 -July 12, 2026), organized to deepen mutual understanding and friendship between the two nations.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will organise a series of events throughout 2026 to mark the 950th anniversary of Hanoi-based Quoc Tu Giam (Imperial Academy), widely known as Vietnam's first national university (1076–2026).

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the Philippines are expanding cooperation under their Enhanced Strategic Partnership, aiming to raise bilateral trade to US$10 billion through stronger links in commerce, investment, digital transformation and emerging industries.

Special “water fireworks” creating unique visual effects on water surface will be introduced to the public in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time during a fireworks display celebrating the 50th anniversary of Saigon – Gia Dinh officially being named after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976–2026).

VOV.VN - Images marking Ho Chi Minh City’s 50-year milestone were displayed on large electronic screens in central Seoul from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time on July 1 and 2 to mark the 50th anniversary of Sai Gon-Gia Dinh officially being renamed Ho Chi Minh City (July 2, 1976 - July 2, 2026).

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang, who is also Head of the Vietnamese ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) delegation, co-chaired the 2026 Senior Officials’ Meeting of the Mekong - US Partnership (MUSP) and attended the 38th ASEAN–US Dialogue (AUSD 38) in Jakarta, Indonesia, from June 2-3.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City will stage a broad array of cultural, artistic, sporting and exhibition activities, including a fireworks display, to mark the 50th anniversary of the city officially taking the name of President Ho Chi Minh on July 2, 1976.

VOV.VN - Marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Maldives (1975–2025), Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka concurrently accredited to the Maldives Trinh Thi Tam made a working visit to the Maldives from August 22 to 26.

VOV.VN - Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee begins his official visit to Vietnam today, running from August 27 to 31, at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.