The people of Ho Chi Minh City, like all Vietnamese, hold Cuba in special regard, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tran Luu Quang told President of the National Assembly of People's Power and President of the Council of State of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez during a local meeting on October 2.

Policies, decisions adopted by the 12th Party Congress of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) for the 2025-2030 tenure provide important guidance for building a clean, strong, exemplary Military Party Organisation, and develop a revolutionary, regular, elite, and modern people’s army, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

The first Vietnam–Russia People’s Forum wrapped up in Hanoi on October 1 after nearly two days of discussions, marking a milestone in celebrations of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

Politburo member Do Van Chien had a meeting with the Russian delegation who are in Vietnam for the first Vietnam – Russia People’s Forum on October 1, during which he highlighted the event as a meaningful one to deepen the friendship between the two countries while opening up new ways for people-to-people diplomacy.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations, in collaboration with the friendship associations of both Vietnam and Russia, and other partners, opened the first Vietnam-Russia People’s Forum in Hanoi on September 30.

The 12th Party Congress of the Vietnam People’s Army, the 2025–2030 tenure, opened in Hanoi on September 30 morning.

VOV.VN - In the forests and mountains of the Central Highlands, above the sound of the wind and streams, travelers may sometimes hear the sound of a dinh tut flute, the traditional instrument of the Ede people. The ding tut is considered the voice of their cultural heritage.

eneral Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam has written an article, highlighting the loyalty of the People's Public Security Force as well as its role in ensuring national security and contributions to successfully realising the targets set by the 13th National Party Congress.

A friendly football match at Thong Nhat Stadium saw Ho Chi Minh City’s officials and civil servants take on a squad of local artists, all to toast 50 years of the city’s vibrant arts and literature scene while raising funds for Cuba.

IPACC-14, IPAMS-49, and SELF-11 highlighted the importance of building trust and strengthening defence relations through open communications with the conferences aiming to promote regional army cooperation to address both current and future security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.