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Vietnam to host ASEAN meetings on sports this October

The 16th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Sports (SOMS 16), the 8th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sports (AMMS 8) and related meetings will be held in Hanoi from October 13–17, announced at a press briefing on October 9.

Party chief visits DPRK kindergarten, attends WPK’s anniversary show

Party General Secretary To Lam and his entourage visited Kyongsang kindergarten and a classroom named after President Ho Chi Minh on October 9 (local time), as part of their ongoing state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Hanoi to host UN’s global convention on cybercrime this October

World leaders are set to arrive in Vietnam for the official signing of the Hanoi Convention on cybercrime.

General Secretary To Lam begins historic state visit to North Korea

This morning, General Secretary To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived at Pyongyang International Airport, beginning their state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

Vietnam Coast Guard aids Philippine earthquake survivors

Major General Tran Quang Tuan leads a humanitarian mission to support communities devastated by a 6.9 magnitude quake in the Philippines.

A milestone state visit to North Korea by Vietnam’s top leader

General Secretary To Lam’s upcoming visit to North Korea signals a strategic elevation in bilateral ties and marks a new chapter in Vietnam-DPRK relations.

A privilege to be here, says Canada’s new ambassador to Vietnam

James Nickel, the newly appointed Ambassador of Canada to Vietnam, expressed his honor at being posted in a country rich in culture, dynamic in economy, and warm in hospitality.

General Secretary To Lam to make state visit to North Korea

At the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Vietnamese General Secretary To Lam will visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and attend the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea.

Party Central Committee’s 13th plenum on 14th Congress prep, economy

The 13th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee opened in Hanoi on October 6, with discussions focusing on preparations for the 14th National Party Congress and socio-economic issues.

Vietnamese peacekeepers plant seeds of trust in Abyei

Vietnamese peacekeepers are winning hearts in Africa through smiles and meaningful acts, bridging cultural gaps and fostering trust among local communities.

Resolutions on NA personnel work announced

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended a ceremony held by the NA Standing Committee in Hanoi on September 30 to announce resolutions on personnel appointments.

Vietnamese, Cuban legislators seek measures to foster stronger bilateral ties

National Assembly Chair Tran Thanh Man hosted an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on September 30 for Esteban Lazo Hernández, President of the National Assembly of People’s Power and President of the Council of State of Cuba.

Vietnam, France deepen cooperation in blue economy, environmental sustainability

Vietnamese Acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang had a meeting with Agnes Pannier-Runacher, French Minister for Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, Forests, the Sea and Fisheries, in Paris on September 30.

Hundreds of corruption cases prosecuted, 19 senior officials face discipline

General Secretary To Lam, Head of the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption, Wastefulness, and Negative Practices, chaired a meeting of the committee’s standing board at the Party Central Committee headquarters this morning.

Vietnam and Russia vow to accelerate visa exemption talks

Top Vietnamese and Russian leaders agree on boosting legal frameworks to ease travel and deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation.

Vietnam, RoK step up cooperation in training strategic-level leaders

A study and fact-finding programme aimed at enhancing the strategic policy-making capacity of Vietnam’s senior strategic leaders took place in Gwacheon, the Republic of Korea (RoK), from September 22 - 27.

Russian State Duma Chairman visits Vietnam-Russia Tropical Centre

The Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has been increasingly deepened, becoming more substantial and effective in all fields, clearly demonstrated through high-level visits by the two countries' leaders.

Top Vietnamese legislator holds talks with Russian State Duma Chairman in Hanoi

Affirming that Vietnam attaches importance to its traditional friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia, NA Chairman Man welcomed positive progress in the bilateral ties over the past year.

Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 6 completes peacekeeping mission in South Sudan

The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations held a ceremony in Hanoi on September 26 to welcome home staff of Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 6 after they completed their UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

Vietnam, Russia strengthen parliamentary collaboration

The visit will contribute to strengthening the Vietnamese National Assembly's cooperation with the Russian State Duma in particular and the Russian Federal Assembly in general.