As part of their official visit to the UK, Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation held a cordial meeting with representatives of the Vietnamese community, associations, intellectuals, students, and officials of the Vietnamese Embassy in London on the evening of October 28.

Party General Secretary To Lam has expressed his hope that British youth, research institutes, universities, innovative enterprises, and future policymakers will regard Vietnam as a sincere and trustworthy partner that shares both responsibilities and benefits in a world order that is being reshaped.

State President Luong Cuong’s participation in the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea (RoK) reflects Vietnam’s strong commitment to regional economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific and its growing role in shaping the regional cooperation framework, especially in preparation for hosting APEC 2027.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu have discussed ways to boost economic, trade, and investment cooperation, as well as coordination in the ASEAN–Canada relations, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

The Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Light of Asia Centre, hosted a Vietnam-Sri Lanka tea culture exchange programme to mark Vietnam Women’s Day (October 20) and Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Sri Lanka.

Trade between Vietnam and China is posed to set a record height this year with strong momentum from deepened cooperation through large trade promotion events and the upgrade of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 Protocol.

More than just a destination for leisure or shopping, the Autumn Fair 2025 has become a dynamic platform showcasing the innovative spirit, standardisation efforts, and global aspirations of Vietnamese businesses.

Vietnam’s aviation industry is flying high again, with passenger numbers expected to hit a record 84 million this year, marking a powerful comeback from the pandemic, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

The first Autumn Fair 2025 has quietly asserted itself as something more than a mere bazaar for domestic wares: it is, in essence, a vital conduit for companies to penetrate global markets, boost exports and elevate the global reputation of “Made-in-Vietnam” brands.

The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations under the Ministry of National Defence on October 27 launched a training course on United Nations peacekeeping operations for female military officers, with support from UN Women and Australia.