VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and President To Lam on August 17 presented the badge “Hero of the People's Armed Forces” to the police of Ho Chi Minh City in recognition of the force’s contributions to protecting local security and order.

VOV.VN - The General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the General Command of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) launched their hotline on August 15 to exchange views on issues of mutual concern.

VOV.VN - A delegation of Hanoi, led by Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, deputy secretary of the municipal Party Committee and Chairman of the municipal People's Council, paid a four-day working trip to Argentina from August 11, in an effort to step up the capital’s ties with Argentinean localities.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Russia is ready to evacuate people from areas bordering Ukraine in Russia’s Kursk oblast to safe places if needed, said Counselor Vu Xuan Viet, head of the Consular Division and deputy head of the Community Affairs Board of the embassy on August 11.

As cultural tourism is popular among both domestic and foreign visitors, young Vietnamese people have embraced the trend and created a breath of fresh air in cultural tourism development. They have not only provided visitors with immerse experiences but also joined hands to preserve the local culture and reduce negative impact on the local ecological system.

The 14th Vietnam-India defence policy dialogue was held in New Delhi on August 1, during which the two sides committed to enhancing cooperation in various areas.

VOV.VN - Sailing vessel HQ 286 - Le Quy Don of the Vietnam People’s Navy arrived at Port of Muara of Brunei on July 29, beginning a working visit and exchange programme with the Royal Brunei Navy.

VOV.VN - Many mourners could not hold back their tears when they paid their respects to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong during his funeral service in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on July 25 evening.

VOV.VN - Alongside the grieving family members of the deceased Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnamese people also show their emotional feelings for the respected Party leader at the funeral service in Hanoi on July 25.

VOV.VN - National flags on civic buildings, trading centres and private residence are being flown at half-mast as Vietnam is holding a two-day State funeral of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong who passed away in Hanoi on July 19 at the age of 80.