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Vietnam to welcome Brunei Sultan in seventh official visit

At the invitation of Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, Brunei’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah will pay a state visit to Vietnam from November 30 to December 2.

Vietnam’s president: Vietnam–Laos ties are unique in world history

At a solemn ceremony in Hanoi, President Luong Cuong described Vietnam–Laos relations as an unparalleled bond built with shared blood, faith, and history.

Vietnam’s Party chief to visit Laos, attend 50th National Day celebrations

At the invitation of General Secretary & President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse, General Secretary To Lam and his spouse will pay a state visit to Laos and attend the ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the country’s National Day.

New Zealand and Australia pledge aid to help Vietnam recover from floods

New Zealand has pledged 3 million NZD (approximately 1.82 million USD), and Australia 3.8 million AUD (about 2.5 million USD) to help Vietnam recover from severe storm and flood damage.

Vietnam, NZ sign action plan to advance comprehensive strategic partnership

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung and his New Zealand counterpart Winston Peters co-chaired the third Vietnam - New Zealand Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and signed an Action Plan today.

Vietnam, Philippines convene seventh defence policy dialogue

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and Philippine Undersecretary of National Defence Irineo C. Espino co-chaired the seventh Vietnam–Philippines defence policy đialogue in Hanoi on November 26.

Vietnam, UNICEF celebrate five-decade cooperation

The Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) jointly held a ceremony in Hanoi on November 26 to mark 50 years of Vietnam–UNICEF cooperation and 35 years since the country ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).

Vietnamese, Chinese navies hold joint patrol in Gulf of Tonkin

Ships 09 and 17 of Brigade 171 under Naval Region 2 docked at the brigade’s port in Ho Chi Minh City’s Rach Dua ward on November 25, completing the 39th joint patrol in the Gulf of Tonkin between the Vietnamese and Chinese navies.

State President hosts Governor of Russia’s Kaluga oblast

State President Luong Cuong on November 25 received Governor of Russia’s Kaluga oblast Vladislav Valerievich Shapsha, who is on a working visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam, Laos expand cooperation in technology, data, digital transformation

Vietnam is ready to share experience and technology, and support Laos in building its national digital data platforms, and to cooperate at regional and international forums, particularly in cybersecurity.

Vietnam, Laos expand cooperation in technology, data, digital transformation

Vietnam is ready to share experience and technology, and support Laos in building its national digital data platforms, and to cooperate at regional and international forums, particularly in cybersecurity.

South African media spotlights inclusive cooperation with Vietnam

South African media spotlighted economic and trade ties as a centerpiece of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to the country for the G20 Summit and bilateral engagements from November 21-24

Dialogue discusses stronger Vietnam-Bulgaria cooperation, trade

A VN-Bulgaria business dialogue, co-organised by the Vietnamese Embassy and Burgas Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has drawn the participation of representatives from the Burgas Municipality, local sectoral associations, and nearly 50 companies.

Gov't leader meets with French President, OECD Secretary-General in South Africa

Meeting with President Macron, PM Chinh affirmed that treasuring and advancing ties with France is an objective requirement and an important choice for Vietnam.

Vietnamese PM meets German, Egyptian, Norwegian leaders in Johannesburg

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held bilateral talks with the leaders of Germany, Egypt, and Norway in Johannesburg on November 23, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.

Vietnamese PM outlines three priorities for a just future at G20

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh put forth three strategic priorities to contribute to a future of fairness, equality, and justice for nations and people worldwide while addressing the G20 Summit’s third session.

PM talks stronger ties with Dutch, Singaporean leaders in South Africa

PM Pham Minh Chinh held separate meetings with his Dutch and Singaporean counterparts, Dick Schoof and Lawrence Wong, in Johannesburg on November 23, on the occasion of their attendance at the G20 Summit in South Africa.

PM meets UN Secretary-General, Australian counterpart on G20 Summit sidelines

PM Chinh expressed his support for the UN chief's views and approach at this year’s G20 discussions, particularly regarding reform of the international financial system, green transition, and narrowing development gaps.

PM meets with leaders of countries, int'l organisations on G20 Summit sidelines

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with leaders of countries and international organisations on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22.

Vietnamese, Canadian, EC leaders discuss enhancement of CPTPP - EU connectivity

PM Chinh also said that in 2026, Vietnam clearly identifies the CPTPP - EU Trade and Investment Dialogue as one of the top priorities.