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Top leader highlights VN–US ties in FPA policy speech

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam delivered a policy speech at the Foreign Policy Association (FPA) in New York on September 22 morning (local time).

Top Vietnamese leader makes suggestions for managing global change at UNGA 81

Party Chief and President To Lam has proposed 4 major orientations to steer and manage change so that competition doesn't turn into confrontation, differences don't lead to conflict, and sci-tech progress does not create new divisions.

Vietnam secures cooperation documents with UN development agencies

General Secretary and President To Lam, a high-level Vietnamese delegation and senior United Nations officials witnessed the exchange of cooperation documents between Vietnam and the UN in New York on September 22 afternoon (local time).

Top leader meets Timor-Leste, Swiss and Finnish Presidents in New York

Party General Secretary and President To Lam held meetings with Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta, Swiss President Guy Parmelin, and Finnish President Alexander Stubb in New York on September 22 afternoon (local time).

Vietnam’s leader urges Vietnamese in US to bridge past divides, build future

Addressing more than 2,000 people in New York, Party General Secretary and President To Lam called on Vietnamese Americans to put the past behind them and help shape the country’s future.

Hanoi uses daily digital scores to assess its top officials

Hanoi is using a digital, data-driven system to score the performance of its top officials each day, with results to be made public monthly and quarterly.

Vietnamese peacekeepers bid a heartfelt farewell to South Sudan

As they prepare to leave South Sudan after a year with a UN peacekeeping mission, Vietnamese military doctors have marked their final days with gifts, hugs and time spent with vulnerable children in Juba.

Vietnam-Japan ties deepen as trust opens new areas of cooperation

After 53 years of diplomatic ties, Vietnam and Japan are expanding cooperation from trade and investment into technology, security and green growth, with Ambassador Ito Naoki calling mutual trust their most valuable asset.

Vietnam gains first-ever seat on UN tribunal for law of the sea

Vietnam's first-ever election of a judge to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea marks growing recognition of the country's role in shaping and upholding international maritime law.

Vietnam's top leader to take message of new development era to UN

Vietnamese leader To Lam is expected to call for greater international trust and cooperation while outlining Vietnam's ambitions as it enters a new phase of development.

Vietnam’s top leader To Lam arrives in New York for UN General Assembly

Vietnam’s Communist Party Chief and President To Lam arrived in New York on September 20 for the high-level debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly and a series of bilateral engagements in the United States.

Vietnam, Bulgaria seek to turn Strategic Partnership into tangible results

Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet said Bulgaria has played a special role in Vietnam’s development, establishing diplomatic ties in 1950 and supporting the country through difficult times.

Political Bureau, Secretariat’s personnel decisions announced

The Party Central Committee’s Political Bureau and Secretariat convened a conference in Hanoi on September 18 to announce a series of personnel decisions, which was attended by Politburo Member and Standing Member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu.

Top leader departs for UNGA 81 high-level debate, state visit to Canada

General Secretary and President To Lam departed Hanoi on the morning of September 20 to attend the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) and engage in bilateral activities in the US.

Vietnam leader heads to US, Canada for UN talks and strategic diplomacy

Vietnamese leader To Lam will travel to the US and Canada from Sept. 20-25 for the UN General Assembly and high-level diplomacy aimed at deepening ties with two key North American partners.

Vietnam seeks stronger voice in global debates at UN assembly

Vietnam sees this year's UN General Assembly as a chance to bring its development experience, perspectives and ambitions into global debates as the country takes on a more active international role.

Vietnam’s top leader plans US, Canada meetings during UN trip

Party Chief and President To Lam will address the UN General Assembly and meet US government and congressional leaders before making a state visit to Canada during a Sept. 20-25 trip.

Vietnam and Russia sign cooperation pact on ethnic affairs

Vietnam and Russia have signed an agreement to deepen cooperation on ethnic affairs, including policy exchanges and joint activities in culture, science and education.

Thai King’s Vietnam visit marks three milestones in bilateral ties

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida have concluded a landmark state visit to Vietnam, where three major milestones in bilateral relations converged.

Thai King and Queen join Vietnamese students for Thai language class

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida joined Vietnamese students for a Thai language class during a visit to Hanoi University on September 16.