VOV.VN - The Republic of Korea’s (RoK) Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Minister for Trade Yeo Han Koo co-chaired the 36th APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM 36) on October 30 in Gyeongju, within the framework of the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.

Following its official admission as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia on October 26, Timor Leste marked a historic milestone with the signing of the Declaration on its accession, witnessed by leaders of the 10 existing member states.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang shared Vietnam’s economic outlook and showed the country’s commitment to contributing to the stability and prosperity of the APEC region at the 32nd APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Incheon, the Republic of Korea, on October 21.

VOV.VN - The private sector has been an increasingly vital driving force of the national economy, affirmed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the inaugural Vietnam Private Economy Landscape (ViPEL) 2025 programme held in Hanoi on October 10.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has emphasised that, under the Party’s banner, inspired by Ho Chi Minh’s thoughts and powered by the will of the people, Vietnam is destined to overcome all hardships and challenges, advancing toward peace, prosperity, resilience, and progress.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh has discussed the similarities between Vietnam and Algeria, noting that while the two nations once shared the aspiration for independence, today they pursue the common goal of sustainable and prosperous development.

Vietnam’s early completion of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and its active pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) demonstrate strong governance, inclusive policies, and effective global cooperation, said Ludwig Graf Westarp, Vice President of the Vietnam – Germany Association.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam is confidently moving into a new era, the lessons of patriotism, solidarity, and selfless dedication from past generations continue to hold true, President Luong Cuong has affirmed.

A special political-artistic television programme entitled “Golden Opportunity” took place on the August 22 evening in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

VOV.VN - Senior Vietnamese leaders urged all officials and people along with the business community to uphold tradition, foster unity, and embrace innovation in order to build a prosperous, civilised, and happy Vietnam in the new era, at a meeting in Hanoi on August 20 to mark 80 years of the Government.