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.

Vietnam’s top leaders urge truth-telling and bold action to overcome institutional inertia and drive real change.

General Secretary To Lam and his spouse will visit Finland from October 20 to 22, reinforcing long-standing cooperation.

The 80th anniversary of Vietnam - US ties honors a journey from war to partnership, marked by cooperation and trust.

Ambassador Pham Hai Anh called on NAM to strengthen unity, innovate operational methods, and enhance effectiveness, while promoting South-South cooperation.

The Ministry of National Defence held a conference in Hanoi on October 16 to review the missions of Engineering Unit Rotation 3 and Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 6 after their successful completion of United Nations peacekeeping operations.

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.