On the afternoon of November 2, following a formal welcome ceremony, Vietnam’s Minister of National Defense, General Phan Van Giang, held talks with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who is on an official visit to Vietnam.

On the afternoon of November 2, General Secretary To Lam received US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who is on an official visit to Vietnam.

State President Luong Cuong's successful working trip for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2025 in Gyeongju and bilateral activities in the RoK is a success, marked by significant achievements in both multilateral and bilateral aspects.

Vietnam and the US signed a memorandum of understanding on enhancing cooperation in addressing the legacies of war in Hanoi on October 31.

The heads of APEC delegations congratulated Vietnam on being entrusted to host APEC for the third time in 2027 and affirmed that they would actively support and closely coordinate with Vietnam to ensure the successful organisation of APEC 2027.

President Luong Cuong had a meeting with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on October 31 on the sidelines of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting.

Vietnam will steadfastly support Cuba in protecting its independence, sovereignty, self-determination, and development rights, said Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, Chargé d’Affaires at the Vietnamese Delegation to the UN.

Vietnamese officials put forward several directions to foster innovation and shared prosperity at the 36th APEC Ministerial Meeting held on October 30 within the framework of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea.

Party General Secretary To Lam's spouse Ngo Phuong Ly has visited Evelina London Children’s Hospital, one of the most advanced and prestigious pediatric medical institutions in the United Kingdom.

Vietnam pledges to ensure stability, safety, and opportunities for sustainable success for businesses, State President Luong Cuong stated at the APEC CEO Summit Korea 2025 in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea (RoK), on October 30.

The Party chief’s official visit is expected to mark a new milestone in Vietnam–UK cooperation, particularly in sectors where both sides possess complementary strengths.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation attended the Vietnam–UK Business Roundtable in London on October 30, as part of their official visit to the UK.

The official visit to the UK by General Secretary To Lam holds profound significance not only for advancing Vietnam’s ties with a major European and global partner but also for creating new momentum for the country’s next stage of development.

The UK will help Vietnam train teachers, develop policies to establish English as a second language at schools by 2035 and integrate international education programmes into the Southeast Asian country’s education system.

A seminar on trade promotion between Vietnam and Hungary was held in Szeged on October 28, gathering crowds of representatives from businesses of the two countries.

VN wishes to open new avenues for skilled labour cooperation and expand investment links with Austria, Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vu Le Thai Hoang said during a working session with Rene Tritscher, head of the Austrian Business Agency (ABA).

President Luong Cuong proposed the ICC continue to accompany and support Vietnamese SMEs in enhancing their integration capacity and participating more deeply in global value chains by sharing its tools, standards, and practical experience.

President Luong Cuong received founder of MEBO International Li Li in Gyeongju city on October 30, hailing the Chinese group’s investment expansion in Vietnam that helps enhance the pharmaceutical supply chain and public health.

Vietnam welcomes the UK’s active role in the reform of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), particularly in supporting the restoration of the dispute settlement system and promoting multilateral initiatives, a Vietnamese diplomat has said.

Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong met with US President Donald Trump and leaders from several APEC member economies on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in the Republic of Korea on October 29.