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Major multilateral foreign affairs events hosted by Vietnam in 2025
VOV.VN - The successful hosting of major multilateral events of regional and global significance marks one of Vietnam’s key foreign affairs achievements in 2025.
People-to-people diplomacy must be strategic pillar in Vietnam’s foreign policy
People-to-people diplomacy should be regarded as a strategic pillar of comprehensive and modern diplomacy and a key component of the national development and defence strategy, Politburo member and standing member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu has stated.
Vietnam tightens rules on gold, foreign currency trading with new penalties
The Government has issued Decree No. 340/2025/ND-CP on administrative penalties in the monetary and banking sector, set to take effect on February 9, 2026.
Foreign Minister mourns passing of US anti-war activists Peter and Cora Weiss
Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung has sent a letter of profound condolences to the family of Peter and Cora Weiss, long-standing US friends of Vietnam, on their recent passing.
HCM City posts 24% rise in registered FDI in 2025
Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ho Chi Minh City in 2025 is estimated at nearly US$8.37 billion, up 24.2% from 2024, reflecting the continued appeal of the southern metropolis to foreign investors.
Hanoi residents and international visitors celebrate peaceful and warm Christmas
VOV.VN -Residents of Hanoi and international visitors gathered at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, the Hoan Kiem Lake area and Ham Long Church on December 24, with festive crowds filling central Hanoi under colorful lights.
Vietnamese, French foreign ministers hold phone talks
Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung held phone talks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot on December 23, reaffirming that Vietnam always attaches importance to fostering multifaceted cooperation with France.
New direct air routes to Cam Ranh to be launched by foreign carriers
VOV.VN - Hunnu Air of Mongolia and Air Cambodia are preparing to open new direct air routes to Cam Ranh Airport in southcentral Khanh Hoa province from late 2025 and early 2026, helping improve air connectivity and attract international visitors to Nha Trang city.
National conference to shape policy framework for OVs in new period
VOV.VN - The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a press briefing in Hanoi on December 22 to provide information on the upcoming national conference reviewing the implementation of Resolution No. 36 and related directives of the Politburo and the Party Secretariat on overseas Vietnamese affairs.
Circular on domestic maritime transport permits for foreign vessels issued
The Ministry of Construction has issued a circular, stipulating the authority and procedures for granting domestic maritime transport permits to foreign vessels, applying to Vietnamese and foreign organisations and individuals involved in domestic maritime transport using foreign ships.