General Secretary To Lam on October 21 held talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, during which they exchanged views on major strategic orientations to further strengthen bilateral relations.

During the official visit of General Secretary To Lam to Finland from October 20-22, 2025, at the invitation of President Alexander Stubb, the Leaders decided to elevate Vietnam - Finland relations, established in 1973, to a Strategic Partnership.

The German state of Hessen stands ready to work with Vietnam on developing international financial centres, especially in training, consulting, and investment promotion, Minister Timon Gremmels said on October 21.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for Governor of Gunma prefecture Yamamoto Ichita in Hanoi on October 21, calling on the Japanese locality to expand investment in Vietnam.

Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly were welcomed at a ceremony hosted by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and his spouse at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki on October 21 morning (local time).

South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Vietnam this week.

Vietnam stands ready to accelerate the national rollout of the EW4All roadmap in close coordination with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and the broader United Nations system.

Vietnam’s President reviews achievements in legal reform, diplomacy, and national defense.

Deputy Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen Le Quoc Hung led a delegation to Austria from October 16 to 19, aiming to foster bilateral cooperation in security, policing, crime prevention, digital technology, and residency management.

VN remains steadfast in supporting the central role of the UN in maintaining peace, promoting cooperation, addressing global and universal challenges, including trade, investment, and inclusive and sustainable development, PM Pham Minh Chinh said.

Vietnam always attaches importance to and wishes to further strengthen its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Hungary, its first comprehensive partner in Central and Eastern Europe, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man affirmed.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Kover Laszlo in Hanoi on October 20.

President Luong Cuong received Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Kover Laszlo in Hanoi on October 20, describing the guest's official visit as a contribution to the countries' Comprehensive Partnership and legislative ties.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived at Helsinki Airport on October 20 evening, starting an official visit to Finland.

"The overarching risk is the danger of falling behind, particularly in technology, and getting caught in the middle-income trap," warns the political report of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Member of the Party Central Committee and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung held phone talks with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on October 18 evening.

Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Kover Laszlo on October 19 attended and cut the ribbon to open an exhibition featuring photos taken by Dezső – a Hungarian naval doctor in Ho Chi Minh City in the early 20th century.

An international symposium on the cultural industry, which is considered as a strategic driver for sustainable development, opened in Tokyo on October 17.

Vice Chairman Nguyen Manh Tien urged Germany to support swift ratification of the EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), calling it a symbol of the EU–Vietnam long-term partnership.

Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly László Kövér has expressed his admiration for HCMC's development, saying that compared to his latest visit to Vietnam a decade ago, the southern metropolis has made remarkable progress across all aspects.