Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will pay an official visit to Malaysia and attend the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Malaysia from May 24-28 with a clear message of proactive responsibility and readiness to contribute to the bloc's collective endeavors.

The Vietnam–Russia Friendship Association (VRFA) convened its 17th national conference in Hai Duong city in the northern province of same name on May 23 and 24, reaffirming the long-standing ties between the two nations and outlining new initiatives to deepen bilateral cooperation.

Bilateral trade between Vietnam and Malaysia has recorded remarkable growth over the past decade, rising from US$8 billion in 2015 to US$14.2 billion in 2024, and is well on track to reach the target of US$18 billion ahead of schedule.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on May 23 signed an urgent directive, requesting serious measures to address the growing threats of landslides, flash floods, and scattered flooding in northern Vietnam.

Vietnam's top female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh has reached the quarter-finals of the women's singles at the 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament.

The Vietnam-Germany Friendship Association marked its 40th founding anniversary in Hanoi on May 23, reaffirming its role in fostering bilateral ties through cultural, educational, and innovation exchange.

Vietnam is projected to face a shortfall of more than 700,000 cybersecurity professionals in the coming years, highlighting an urgent need for comprehensive training policies in the field.

It is time for Vietnam and Mexico to consider lifting their bilateral relations to a new height to create a new framework and space for development, Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Van Hai said at a ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries (May 19, 1975 – 2025).

Australia wants to see Vietnam continue to grow and prosper, as Vietnam’s prosperity and security also contributes to Australia's prosperity and security, Gillian Bird, new Australian Ambassador to Vietnam, has told the press.

The practical activities and achievements of the former Vietnam–Soviet Friendship Association, as well as the curent Vietnam–Russia Friendship Association (VRFA), clearly demonstrate and reaffirm the significant role of people-to-people diplomacy in the relations between the two countries.