On August 3, 2024, the Party Central Committee convened in Hanoi to address personnel matters within its 13th tenure.

On August 2, the Office of the President, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Supreme People's Court, held a press conference to announce the 2024 presidential pardon decision.

General Secretary To Lam, after assuming his new role, has prioritized preparing for the 14th Party Congress, emphasizing the need for a strong leadership team to achieve national goals.

Ho Chi Minh City welcomes and stands ready to create favourable conditions for partners and investors from Hong Kong (China) to carry out projects and do business the southern largest economic hub.

In his inaugural speech, General Secretary To Lam pledged his unwavering dedication to serving the nation and its people, emphasizing that the happiness of the people is his joy and purpose.

Despite significant economic reforms and international recognition, the decision does not fully reflect Vietnam's progress, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

General To Lam, a member of the Politburo and the President of Vietnam, has been elected as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam for the 13th term, with a unanimous vote.

Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan met with Kubo Yoshitomo, Deputy Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam, on August 1.

Highlighting Buddhism as a shared heritage that spiritually connects India and Vietnam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Vietnamese citizens to embark on a pilgrimage to India's Buddhist heartlands.

At the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh conducted a state visit to India from July 30 to August 1.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh was warmly received by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Palace in India on August 1.

In a show of respect and mourning, the Thai government has ordered flags to be flown at half-mast on August 1-2, 2024, to honor the late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong of Vietnam.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi on July 31 as part of his State visit to India.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the Vietnam-India Business Forum in New Delhi on July 31, as part of his state visit to India, during which he proposed the two sides work together to raise two-way trade to 20 billion USD in the coming time.

President Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor Leste has begun his official state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President To Lam. Running from July 31 to August 3, the visit aims to deepen the bilateral ties and explore new areas of cooperation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had separate meetings in New Delhi on July 31 with representatives of leading Indian groups specialising in infrastructure and pharmacy, calling on them to invest in big, high-tech projects in Vietnam.

At 10:40 PM local time (12:10 AM Vietnam time), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's aircraft landed at Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi, marking the beginning of the official state visit to India.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, along with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, departed Hanoi this evening for an official state visit to India, marking his first visit to the country.

After a productive meeting, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and EC Vice President Josep Borrell Fontelles enjoyed coffee and explored renowned Vietnamese artworks at the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts.

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.