King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan arrived in Hanoi on August 18, beginning their five-day state visit to Vietnam, at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his spouse.

The Party chief expressed deep appreciation for the dedication and legacy of veteran revolutionaries and former senior leaders across Party and socio-political bodies.

Officers and sailors of frigate 016-Quang Trung and a delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy on August 17 took part in a street parade in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

As of 6pm on August 17, the fundraising campaign “65 Years of VN–Cuba Solidarity,” launched by VN Red Cross Society, had received over VND310.9 billion ($12.3 million) in support of the Cuban people, over 400% of the initial goal of VND65 billion.

The upcoming state visit to Vietnam by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Queen of Bhutan is expected to further deepen bilateral ties and promote cooperation in potential areas.

The Lao and Cuban officials praised the Vietnamese People’s Public Security force for its significant contributions to the friendship and cooperation with Laos’ Ministry of Public Security and Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior.

Party General Secretary To Lam attended the ceremony, together with former and incumbent high-ranking leaders of the Party and the State, representatives of ministries, central agencies and the capital city of Hanoi.

Within just 48 hours, contributions were said to have exceeded 200% of the initial goal, surpassing 130 billion VND, reflecting the special place Cuba holds in the hearts of the Vietnamese people.

Korean Trade Minister Kim Jung-kwan said the Han and Red Rivers, each with their own historic miracle, should now flow together toward shared prosperity in industry, energy, and technology.

Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will work with relevant agencies to expand programs supporting the “Day for Honouring Vietnamese Language in Vietnamese Communities Abroad” initiative.

Vietnam and Australia are stepping up cooperation across trade, investment, and education, with new initiatives to connect localities and businesses from both sides.

An academic dialogue was held in Hanoi on August 14, discussing lessons learned in 25 years since the Gulf of Tonkin delimitation agreement was signed between Vietnam and China as well as the future of bilateral maritime cooperation.

To date, Vietnam has unilaterally offered visa exemptions to citizens of 24 countries for tourism purposes.

General Secretary To Lam held phone talks with CPP President Hun Sen on August 14 to discuss ways to strengthen ties between the two Parties and countries.

The 17th Vietnam–Thailand Bilateral Meeting on Drug Control Cooperation took place on August 14 in Hanoi.

in the first half of 2025, Vietnam’s customs sector handled 8,561 violations, with a total goods value exceeding 13.6 trillion VND (517.79 million USD). In border areas with China alone, 1,588 smuggling cases involving 59 billion VND were detected.

Ambassador Kees van Baar affirmed that the Netherlands will work with several international organisations to support Vietnam in sustainable water resource management, environmental impact assessment, knowledge and experience sharing.

As a coastal nation with strategic and economic interests closely tied to peace and security in the East Sea, Vietnam affirmed its consistent position of resolving all disputes via peaceful means in accordance with international laws.

Over the past 80 years, the consular and citizen protection work has achieved significant results, contributing to the overall success of external affairs and earning recognition from the Party, State, and people.

On August 13, Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung met with Ms. Ramla Khalidi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam.