Vietnam has been a key economic engine, major power connector, and steadfast advocate for dialogue and diplomacy within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), according to foreign affairs, security and strategy analyst Collins Chong Yew Keat at the University of Malaya.

Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, Chargé d’Affaires at the Vietnamese Delegation to the United Nations (UN), emphasised the importance of ensuring the timely and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.

As part of his official visit to Bulgaria, Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam and a high-level Vietnamese delegation on October 24 visited Samel-90 PLC, one of Bulgaria’s leading defence enterprises in the field of electronic and military communication equipment.

Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen on October 23 inspected the preparations of the space for promoting and showcasing Hanoi’s outstanding industrial and commercial products at the Autumn Fair 2025, which will open on October 25 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa attended the Vietnam – South Africa Business Forum in Hanoi on October 24 afternoon.

A week-long programme spotlighting the Vietnamese great unity bloc and cultural heritage is set to kick off at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi on November 18, bringing together more than 200 participants representing 18 ethnic communities nationwide.

VOV.VN - Vietnam exported more than 1.5 million tonnes of coffee worth over US$8.4 billion in the 2024–2025 crop year, setting a new record as both volume and value surged amid peak coffee prices.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Week and conduct bilateral meetings in the Republic of Korea from October 29 to November 1, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

VOV.VN - In a world marked by complex and unpredictable changes, Vietnam and Bulgaria are determined to further consolidate political trust, expand comprehensive cooperation, and jointly contribute to peace, partnership, and sustainable development.

VOV.VN - The 2025 Korea-Vietnam Cultural Arts Exchange Exhibition themed “Love and Friendship” opened at the Fine Arts Exhibition House in Hanoi on October 23 as part of activities to strengthen cultural exchange between the two countries.