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Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs strengthens Party Office leadership

Dao Xuan Quy and Trinh Van Tan officially assumed leadership roles in the Party Office following appointments by Minister Dao Ngoc Dung on October 27.

National Assembly tackles challenges in government restructuring

Lawmakers are debating legislative changes to address institutional reform issues.

Vietnam’s Party chief urges scholars to shape nation’s future

Party General Secretary To Lam emphasized that scholars must not only explore the question “Who was Vietnam in the past?” but also actively help answer “Who will Vietnam become in the future?”

PM Pham Minh Chinh attends plenary and retreat sessions of 47th ASEAN Summit

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of ASEAN countries on October 26 attended the Plenary Session and the Retreat Session of the 47th ASEAN Summit chaired by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

General Secretary and spouse to visit the United Kingdom

General Secretary To Lam will visit the UK for the first time, aiming to elevate the two countries’ partnership after 50 years of diplomatic relations.

President Luong Cuong to attend APEC 2025 summit in South Korea

Vietnam's head of state will travel to South Korea from October 29 to November 1 for the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Week.

VN proposes establishment of UN training centres on cybercrime investigation

VN has proposed that the United Nations and its Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) set up regional training centres on cybercrime investigation and electronic evidence to enhance countries’ capacity in combating the growing threat of online offences.

Vietnam to supply rice seeds for Cuba’s 2026 crop

The Vietnamese side has confirmed to contribute rice seeds to Cuba’s upcoming national rice cultivation programme.

PM meets with Cambodian, Canadian, Brazilian leaders on ASEAN Summit sidelines

PM Pham Minh Chinh had separate meetings with Cambodian PM Hun Manet, Canadian PM Mark Carney and Brazilian President Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 26.

Public security ministry fosters cooperation on sidelines of Hanoi Convention

Continuing a series of activities within the framework of the Hanoi Convention, Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang held a series of bilateral meetings with foreign guests in the capital city on the morning of October 26.

Solutions proposed to fast-track enforcement of Hanoi Convention

Deputy Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen. Pham The Tung and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu co-chaired a high-level debate within the Signing Ceremony and the High-Level Conference of the UN Convention against Cybercrime.

Poland seeks to boost cooperation with Vietnamese localities

There remains huge potential for Vietnam’s Ninh Binh province and Polish localities to boost cooperation in socio-economic development, technology, and telecommunications, said Polish Deputy PM and Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski.

Vietnam welcomes Cambodia–Thailand peace document signing

Vietnam will continue to actively engage in ASEAN’s collective efforts to support Cambodia and Thailand in the full and effective implementation of their peace document.

PM attends Asia Zero Emission Community Leaders Meeting in Malaysia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the third Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Leaders Meeting in Malaysia on the afternoon of October 26.

PM meets with int'l leaders on ASEAN Summit sidelines

PM Pham Minh Chinh had bilateral meetings with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi as well as leaders of ASEAN, the World Bank, and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) on October 26.

Vietnamese PM meets US President on 13th ASEAN–US Summit sidelines

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a brief meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the 13th ASEAN–US Summit, held within the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 26.

Int'l press conference highlights key outcomes of Hanoi Convention signing

As many as 72 countries from around the world signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (also known as Hanoi Convention) at the recent Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference held in Hanoi on October 25–26.

PM proposes four major orientations at 13th ASEAN - US Summit

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined fellow Southeast Asian leaders and US President Donald Trump for the 13th ASEAN-US Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 26

PM attends 28th ASEAN–Japan Summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined leaders of other ASEAN member states and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the 28th ASEAN–Japan Summit on October 26 afternoon.

Vietnamese PM proposes major directions to advance ASEAN–India relations

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed three major orientations to further deepen the ASEAN–India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership while addressing the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 26.