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Vietnam, China to launch 500kV power trade cooperation

On the sidelines of the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping in Tianjin on the afternoon of August 31.

Vietnamese President to attend WWII anniversary in China

President Luong Cuong will visit China from September 2 to 4 to attend the 80th anniversary of the global victory over fascism and engage in official activities.

Cuban President to attend Vietnam’s National Day celebration

President Díaz-Canel to join Vietnam’s 80th anniversary of the August Revolution.

Vietnam's Prime Minister heads to SCO Summit in China

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh departs for Tianjin to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and engage in high-level meetings.

Vietnam honors international military allies with monumental tribute

Vietnam unveils monuments honoring Soviet, Cuban, Chinese, Lao, and Cambodian military support during its wars for independence.

Amnesty granted to 13,920 prisoners for Vietnam's National Day

On the occasion of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2, President Luong Cuong has granted amnesty to 13,920 individuals, following the recommendation of the Amnesty Advisory Council and the Government.

Chinese military delegation arrives in Hanoi for National Day parade

Vietnam warmly received Chinese People's Liberation Army soldiers, who will take part in the parade commemorating the August Revolution and National Day.

Vietnam reviews over 10,000 pardon cases for National Day amnesty

Authorities have completed the inspection and evaluation of over 10,000 amnesty-eligible cases from detention centers across the country, as the government prepares for the second round of presidential pardons in 2025.

Deputy FM receives ambassadors, chargés d’affaires of EU member states

Deputy FM Hang invited foreign diplomats to savour Vietnamese tea and treats, including bean cakes, mooncakes, and peanut sweets, showcasing the country’s vibrant tea culture and warm hospitality.

Vietnamese, New Zealand top legislators hold talks in Hanoi

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man held talks with Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee in Hanoi on August 28.

President Ho Chi Minh's bookcase presented to relic site in Thailand

The bookshelf presented to the Ho Chi Minh Relic Site in Udon Thani is not only an invaluable spiritual gift but also a treasure of knowledge with profound historical and cultural values.

Vietnam, RoK team up to boost worker rights, jobs

The Vietnamese workforce totals roughly 17 million, with over 8 million trade union members. Nearly 7 million are employed in industrial zones and foreign-invested enterprises.

China’s top legislator to visit VN, join 80th National Day

Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, will pay an official visit to Vietnam from August 31 to September 2.

Vietnam, Türkiye eye deeper defence ties as ambassador begins term

Vietnam-Türkiye diplomatic relations, established in 1978, have seen steady growth in defence cooperation through high-level exchanges and agreements, setting the stage for more substantive collaboration moving forward.

Party leader welcomes New Zealand Speaker of Parliament

Party General Secretary To Lam received Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee in Hanoi on August 28, on the occasion of his official visit to Vietnam.

Party chief presents 45-year Party membership badge to Politburo member

Party leader To Lam expressed his hope that officials at the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs receiving the Party membership badges will continue to exert efforts to fulfill their duties.

PM meets New Zealand Parliament Speaker in Hanoi

PM Pham Minh Chinh has welcomed Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee’s ongoing Vietnam visit, which coincided with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

Vietnam’s 80th National Day celebration in Sydney signals stronger ties

The Vietnamese Consulate General in Sydney on August 28 hosted a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).

Vietnam pushes for swift upgrade to ASEAN-India trade deal

ASEAN-India trade reached 106.9 billion USD in 2024, a 6.05% increase from the previous year, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to attend SCO summit in China

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is set to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and bolster Vietnam-China ties.