Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi remarked that Vietnam, much like Hanoi’s historic name Thang Long - meaning “rising dragon” - is developing at an exceptionally impressive pace.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 2 morning hosted an official welcome ceremony for Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, who is on an official visit to Vietnam.

Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has expressed deep sympathy over the challenges Cuba is facing.

Vietnam called on the US to provide an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam’s efforts and achievements in intellectual property (IP) protection, said Spokesperson of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on May 1.

Vietnam has expressed deep concern over escalating tensions at multiple flashpoints in the Middle East and reiterated support for a two-state solution for Palestine.

Vietnam transferred one set of remains believed to belong to a US serviceman missing in action (MIA) during the war at the 172nd repatriation ceremony held in central Da Nang city on April 29.

The Vietnamese trade-investment delegation is scheduled to visit Osaka and Tokyo from June 27 to July 3, 2026.

Vietnam has been exerting efforts in protecting and promoting human rights, which could be seen in its commitments made as a member of the UNHRC for 2026–2028 and achievements during the previous two terms serving in this role.

The upcoming official visit to VN by Japanese PM Takaichi Sanae is expected to further deepen bilateral ties, shape new key pillars of cooperation and open up fresh avenues for collaboration.

Venezuelan Minister of Tourism Daniella Cabello received Vietnamese Ambassador Vu Trung My on April 29 to discuss orientations for enhancing bilateral tourism cooperation.

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to visit Vietnam and deliver a major foreign policy address on the development of the “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” (FOIP) initiative, reflecting the country’s growing strategic importance in the region.

On the afternoon of April 28, at the Presidential Palace, General Secretary and President To Lam presided over a ceremony to hand over appointment decisions to five Vietnamese ambassadors assigned overseas.

At the invitation of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will pay an official visit to Vietnam from May 1 to 3.

Vietnam welcomed around 21.5 million international arrivals in 2025, thanks in part to more open visa policies, including visa exemptions for Bulgarian citizens.

The delegation solemnly expressed profound gratitude and deep respect for President Ho Chi Minh’s great contributions to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, Chairman of the Council for National Defence and Security in the 2026–2031 tenure, chaired the first meeting of the council in Hanoi on April 28.

Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has highlighted the need to advance practical disarmament measures, enhance transparency, build trust and reduce nuclear risks.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam offered incense in commemoration of Hung Kings, the legendary founders of Vietnam, at Kinh Thien Palace atop Nghia Linh Mountain in the northern province of Phu Tho on April 26 morning.

Vietnam encourages New Zealand to continue its active engagement in both ASEAN–New Zealand frameworks and ASEAN-led mechanisms.

Vietnam always values the UN’s support throughout its development and international integration, and looks forward to deepening cooperation across all pillars of the UN’s work, including peace and security, sustainable development and human rights.