Vietnam welcomes Timor-Leste’s upcoming official admission as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press conference on October 16.

The Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Pham Thu Hang reaffirmed that Vietnam has a solid historical and legal basis to assert its sovereignty over Truong Sa, including Thi Tu Island.

VN pledges to work with other ASEAN member states and partners to realise shared goals, making sports a source of pride for the ASEAN Community and contributing to building a peaceful, prosperous and cohesive region, said Deputy PM Mai Van Chinh.

Vietnam welcomes the US's objective assessment of its positive results in combating and preventing human trafficking over the past period, said Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son held a working session with his Russian counterpart Alexander Novak in Moscow on October 15 afternoon, on the occasion of his attendance at the Russian Energy Week 2025 Forum.

The ongoing 18th Party Congress of Hanoi for the 2025-2030 term on October 16 elected a 75-member municipal Party Committee with a high level of consensus and strong support.

The exercise was successfully implemented in accordance with the set objectives and scenarios, ensuring safety throughout. It also provided both sides with valuable experience in managing and protecting the shared border.

Vietnam and Indonesia are stepping up efforts to strengthen their economic partnership across multiple sectors, aiming to unlock new opportunities in trade, investment, and innovation.

At a seminar in China, Vietnam presented its multi-dimensional approach to managing ethnic diversity and promoting inclusive development.

Vietnam and Pakistan have officially launched negotiations on a bilateral preferential trade agreement (VPPTA), marking a new step toward deeper and more sustainable economic cooperation between the two countries.

This was one of the most important field training sessions for the armed forces of the three nations, designed to improve coordination in disaster response and protecting civilians.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha hosted a reception on October 15 for Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Marco Della Seta and leaders of Fincantieri Group to discuss potential investment cooperation in high-tech shipbuilding in Vietnam.

The event serves as a key platform for global discussions on current challenges and future directions in the energy and fuel sectors, with Vietnam expected to take part in a series of important bilateral engagements on its sidelines.

Two-way trade neared 150 billion USD in 2024, with the US now standing as Vietnam’s second-largest trade partner and a critical export market. The US also ranks 11th among 142 countries and territories investing in Vietnam.

Party General Secretary To Lam welcomed the US-based Murphy Oil Corporation’s plan to expand and increase its investment in oil and gas exploration and production in Vietnam during a meeting with its President and CEO Eric Hambly in Hanoi.

Vietnam’s consistent stance that protecting human rights is the first and foremost responsibility of each state, while advocating for dialogue, mutual understanding, and shared values.

The annual meeting of the defence ministers of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia took place in the Lao capital of Vientiane on October 15.

President Luong Cuong held a working session with relevant agencies on October 15 to look into preparations for the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention), scheduled to take place in Hanoi on October 25–26.

Vietnam has been re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term, receiving 180 votes – the highest among the Asia-Pacific candidates.

The National Assembly reviews a Government proposal to establish a national security industrial complex driven by AI, cybersecurity, and defense innovation.