The third ASEAN Future Forum 2026 is scheduled for mid-June in Hanoi under the theme “Shaping a Shared Future Together: Peace, Prosperity and People-Centred Development,” spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Pham Thu Hang said.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi had a working session with a delegation from the Russian Federation Council led by First Deputy Chairman Andrey Yatskin, in Moscow on May 14, discussing the expansion of multifaceted cooperation in 2026.

Border and police forces in the northern province of Quang Ninh on May 15 handed over 33 Chinese nationals who had violated Vietnamese law to Chinese authorities.

On the occasion of the visit to the DPRK by Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung, Special Envoy of General Secretary and State President To Lam, the VN Embassy in the DPRK organised a photo exhibition on bilateral relations.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang said Vietnam stands ready to contribute to promoting dialogue and cooperation between BRICS and the Asia-Pacific region.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Head of ASEAN SOM of Vietnam Dang Hoang Giang and Deputy Secretary of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Grahame Morton co-chaired the 33rd ASEAN–New Zealand Dialogue on May 14-15.

Generations of ethnic affairs officials reunited in Hanoi to reflect on decades of dedication to ethnic minority communities.

The Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs on Friday solemnly held a gathering marking the 80th anniversary of the traditional day of the state management agency for ethnic affairs (May 3, 1946 - May 3, 2026).

The Politburo has discussed a new development resolution expected to create stronger momentum for Ho Chi Minh City in the coming decades.

National Assembly Vice Chairman Do Van Chien says ethnic affairs must move beyond welfare policies to become a pillar of Vietnam’s long-term development strategy.

The Royal Canadian Navy warship HMCS Charlottetown arrived at Tien Sa Port on May 15, beginning a four-day goodwill visit to Da Nang.

Vietnam is ready to share information and clarify its policies and regulations with international partners, including the United States, in order to appropriately address differences related to intellectual property rights.

Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry is verifying information regarding Vietnamese citizens reportedly detained in Cambodia and Indonesia in connection with online fraud operations.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam has called for stronger protection of children, stressing that schools must never tolerate violence or bullying.

The Ministry of Public Security has proposed a mechanism allowing temporary suspension of criminal prosecution to give individuals and organisations time to remedy consequences in certain violation cases involving economic damage but no corruption.

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Truong Thang welcomed the elevation of Vietnam-France ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, saying it reflects both countries’ strong commitment to deeper cooperation.

Vietnam highly values the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)’s support in strengthening national capacity in crime prevention, criminal justice, drug control and tackling emerging challenges, especially cybercrime.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung, who is serving as Special Envoy of General Secretary and President To Lam, held meetings with officials of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on May 13 during his ongoing visit to the country.

Massive investment has flowed into Vietnam’s ethnic minority regions, yet sustainable development remains elusive. Experts say the problem lies not in funding, but in outdated development thinking.