Ethiopian Airlines has officially launched its Addis Ababa–Hanoi service, creating the first direct air link between Vietnam and Africa.

Nearly 200 international delegates, including scholars, policymakers and experts from across Asia and Africa, alongside representatives of international organisations gathered at a forum in Hanoi to explore ways of promoting regional cooperation in the face of global challenges.

VOV.VN - A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by President Luongh Cuong, made a working trip to Egypt from August 3–6 and to Angola from August 6–8 at the invitations of the presidents of the two African countries.

VOV.VN - The upcoming trip to Egypt and Angola from August 3 to 9 by President Luong Cuong and his spouse is expected to usher in a new chapter in Vietnam’s relations with African countries, while reaffirming the country’s growing international role, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang.

VOV.VN - Trade Counselor Bui Trung Thuong, head of the Vietnam Trade Office in India, recently attended the Asia-Africa Global Investment Summit 2025 in New Delhi to promote Vietnam’s engagement in the promising markets of Africa and Asia.

As unpredictable volatility grips Vietnam's key export markets including China, Europe, and the US, the Southeast Asian nation is shifting its focus to Africa which boasts huge potential with fewer technical barriers and an increasing demand for Vietnamese goods.

Algerian media has provided extensive coverage of Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s ongoing official tour of Africa, spotlighting its strategic significance for strengthening Vietnam’s ties with African nations, particularly Senegal and Morocco.

On the occasion of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s official visits to Senegal and Morocco, and his attendance at the World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Switzerland from July 22, Algerian daily Crésus published an article commending Vietnam’s impressive development achievements.

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Vu Hong Thanh met with Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, and held talks with Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa Annelie Lotriet in Cape Town on July 16, as part of his official visit to South Africa from July 13 - 16.

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.