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General Secretary and President To Lam meets U.S. President Joe Biden

As part of his attendance at the Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in the U.S., on September 25 (local time), General Secretary and President To Lam met with U.S. President Joe Biden.

Vietnamese couple embarks on peacekeeping mission together

A young married couple, Captain Hoang Huu Cong Thanh and Lieutenant Nguyen Thi Nguyet Ha, from Hai Duong have joined the peacekeeping forces headed to Africa, a testament to their commitment and dedication.

Cambodia's exit from development triangle unlikely to affect other cooperation

During a meeting in New York, Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister confirmed that its withdrawal from the Development Triangle Area would not impact other existing cooperative mechanisms among Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Party Chief, President To Lam meets with Presidents of EC & Ukraine

During his working visit to New York, USA, on the afternoon of September 24th, General Secretary and President To Lam held meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

VN pushes for rapid progress on Lao Cai-Hanoi-Haiphong railway with China's help

During a series of high-level talks in Nanning, China, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc solicited China's active support for the feasibility study of the standard-gauge railway line connecting Lao Cai, Hanoi, and Hai Phong.

General Secretary and President To Lam advocates for global unity at UN Assembly

At the UN headquarters in New York, General Secretary and President To Lam delivered a compelling message advocating for strengthened multilateralism and collaborative efforts to build a peaceful, stable, prosperous, and sustainable future.

Party Chief and President To Lam engages global counterparts in New York

During a series of high-level meetings in New York, General Secretary and President To Lam engaged with leaders from Bulgaria, Finland, and Kuwait, reinforcing VN's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation.

Vietnam’s military peacekeepers head to africa on Australian aircraft

On the morning of September 24, Vietnam deployed its Level 2 Field Hospital No. 6 and Engineering Unit No. 3 to United Nations peacekeeping missions in South Sudan and Abyei, with support from the Australian military.

Top leader meets with representatives of tech-corporations, investment funds

General Secretary and President To Lam met with leaders of international technology corporations and investment funds on September 23 (local time) in New York.

Vietnam and the US: A strategic partnership built on unimaginable progress

In a policy address at Columbia University, General Secretary and President To Lam emphasized Vietnam's commitment to global cooperation and the nation's readiness to contribute to world peace and development.

General Secretary and President: Vietnam ready for historic leap

In a meeting with scholars and experts at Columbia University, General Secretary and President To Lam outlined Vietnam's commitment to technological and social advancement.

Party Chief, President To Lam meets PM Modi in New York

During his participation in the United Nations Future Summit and High-Level General Assembly session in New York on September 23, General Secretary and President To Lam met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Emergency advisory: Vietnamese citizens urged to leave Lebanon

The Embassy of Vietnam in Egypt, which also covers Lebanon, has issued an urgent notice advising all Vietnamese citizens currently living or working in Lebanon to leave the country while commercial flights are still available.

Warm reunion between Party Chief, President To Lam and American friends

In a meeting filled with emotion and camaraderie, President To Lam expressed gratitude to his American friends for their unwavering support of Vietnam, while also sharing Vietnam’s achievements in building socialism and peace.

Top leader attends seminar on development of semiconductor and AI industries

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended a seminar on enhancing Vietnam-US cooperation in the development of the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) industries in New York on September 22.

Vietnamese President highlights opportunity for global progress at Future Summit

At the UN Future Summit, Party Chief and President To Lam underscored the importance of global solidarity and technological cooperation, urging nations to leverage advancements for the betterment of humanity and future generations.

Call for reduced taxes on media industry to support journalism

On September 23, the National Assembly Standing Committee discussed the draft Law on Corporate Income Tax (Amendment), including proposals aimed at easing the tax burden on specific industries, including the media sector.

Party Chief & President To Lam: VN-US set a global example in int'l relations

General Secretary, President To Lam emphasizes that Vietnam and the United States have built a model of reconciliation and partnership, celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations.

General Secretary & President To Lam's state visit to strengthen VN-Cuba ties

General Secretary and President To Lam’s state visit to Cuba, set from September 25-27, 2024, aims to bolster the historic Vietnam-Cuba partnership and open a new chapter in bilateral relations.

General Secretary and President To Lam arrives in New York for UN conferences

General Secretary and President To Lam arrived in New York to attend the UN Future Summit and the 79th General Assembly, highlighting Vietnam's contributions to global governance and international cooperation.