Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung received TCL Group CEO Wang Cheng in Hanoi on October 14, calling on the Chinese firm to expand technology transfer and strengthen cooperation with Vietnamese partners.

The Vietnam–Francophonie Economic Forum took place in Hanoi on October 14, drawing a large number of Vietnamese businesses and enterprises from French-speaking countries.

Vietnam’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 term, with 180 votes, the highest among Asia-Pacific candidates competing for seats in this body, affirms the country’s rising international position and reputation, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang.

The United Nations General Assembly on October 14 (New York time) elected members of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–2028 term, in which Vietnam was re-elected with 180 votes in favour, the highest in the Asia-Pacific group.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Laos have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on strengthening defence cooperation in training, exercises, and human resource development, aiming to concretise key areas of cooperation in the coming time.

VOV.VN - Vietnam claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nepal in the second leg of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers at Thong Nhat Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, on October 14, thanks to an own goal from a Nepalese defender.

The Vietnam Pavilion has won the silver award in the Exhibition Design category at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai in Japan, marking the first time the country has received this honour, according to the Department of International Cooperation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnam has voiced its commitment to promoting women’s empowerment and strengthening international cooperation to enhance women’s role in economic life, especially by connecting women working in science, innovation, and business to help them become pioneers in emerging fields.

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, viewing it as a positive step toward ending the ongoing cycle of violence and minimising civilian casualties.

The Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang, on October 13 conducted a range of diplomatic activities within the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).