VOV.VN - The Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports has approved the organisation of the Miss Multicultural Vietnam pageant, a national-level beauty competition aimed at honouring the beauty, intelligence, and cultural identity of Vietnamese women.

Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath has commended Vietnam’s strong and dynamic development, describing it as a role model for his country.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam on August 19-20 received delegations from Lao central agencies and local authorities who came to extend congratulations on Vietnam’s 80th National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Australia will enhance comprehensive cooperation, aiming to increase bilateral trade to US$20 billion in the near future.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong co-chaired the 7th Vietnam – Australia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM-7), agreeing to strengthen cooperation, particularly in research and development of new technologies.

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang on August 20 received New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Caroline Beresford, discussing the realisation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework between the two countries.

VOV.VN - The European Union commits to supporting Vietnam in maintaining and expanding its seafood presence in its market, provided that the country strictly complies with regulations on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, said Ambassador Julien Guerrier, Head of the EU Delegation to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese diplomat to the United Nations reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to working closely with the international community to prevent sexual violence and protect women and girls in conflict.

VOV.VN - More than 30 Russian soldiers arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on August 20 to prepare for a military parade on September 2 to mark Vietnam’s 80th National Day.

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.