Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung was granted a third-class Itsala (Freefom) Order of Laos on July 29 for his contributions to enhancing great friendship, special solidary and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries during nearly eight years working as ambassador in the neigbouring country.

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has praised Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong for his pivotal role in advancing bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

Vietnam and its traditional friends in Africa, including Burundi, share similarities in their struggles for national liberation and development, providing a foundation conducive to further deepening substantive friendship and cooperation, said Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of its Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung.

A summit focusing on women's leadership in cooperatives kicked off in Hanoi on July 29, highlighting women's role in driving economic growth.

VOV.VN - The coming State visit to Vietnam by President José Ramos-Horta from July 31 to August 3 will bring many strategic interests for both countries, contributing to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the coming time, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia cum Timor Leste Ta Van Thong.

VOV.VN - Sailing vessel HQ 286 - Le Quy Don of the Vietnam People’s Navy arrived at Port of Muara of Brunei on July 29, beginning a working visit and exchange programme with the Royal Brunei Navy.

VOV.VN - Chief Executive of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Lee Ka-chiu will pay a working visit to Vietnam from July 31 to August 2.

VOV.VN - Timor Leste President José Ramos-Horta will pay a state visit to Vietnam from July 31 to August 3 at the invitation of Vietnamese President To Lam.

Algerian Ambassador to Vietnam Sofiane Chaib has expressed his deep condolences over the passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, affirming his legacy will be a source of inspirations for the Southeast Asian nation and its people.

VOV.VN - E-commerce sales in Vietnam are likely to surpass the US$30 billion mark by the end of 2024 thanks to local growing consumer trends that help drive up online sales via e-platforms, said delegates at a meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on July 29.