Korean Trade Minister Kim Jung-kwan said the Han and Red Rivers, each with their own historic miracle, should now flow together toward shared prosperity in industry, energy, and technology.

Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will work with relevant agencies to expand programs supporting the “Day for Honouring Vietnamese Language in Vietnamese Communities Abroad” initiative.

Vietnam and Australia are stepping up cooperation across trade, investment, and education, with new initiatives to connect localities and businesses from both sides.

An academic dialogue was held in Hanoi on August 14, discussing lessons learned in 25 years since the Gulf of Tonkin delimitation agreement was signed between Vietnam and China as well as the future of bilateral maritime cooperation.

To date, Vietnam has unilaterally offered visa exemptions to citizens of 24 countries for tourism purposes.

General Secretary To Lam held phone talks with CPP President Hun Sen on August 14 to discuss ways to strengthen ties between the two Parties and countries.

The 17th Vietnam–Thailand Bilateral Meeting on Drug Control Cooperation took place on August 14 in Hanoi.

in the first half of 2025, Vietnam’s customs sector handled 8,561 violations, with a total goods value exceeding 13.6 trillion VND (517.79 million USD). In border areas with China alone, 1,588 smuggling cases involving 59 billion VND were detected.

Ambassador Kees van Baar affirmed that the Netherlands will work with several international organisations to support Vietnam in sustainable water resource management, environmental impact assessment, knowledge and experience sharing.

As a coastal nation with strategic and economic interests closely tied to peace and security in the East Sea, Vietnam affirmed its consistent position of resolving all disputes via peaceful means in accordance with international laws.

Over the past 80 years, the consular and citizen protection work has achieved significant results, contributing to the overall success of external affairs and earning recognition from the Party, State, and people.

On August 13, Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung met with Ms. Ramla Khalidi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam.

The significant outcomes of General Secretary To Lam’s visit to South Korea mark a major milestone, ushering in a new and promising chapter for the Vietnam–Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The campaign will run for 65 days, from August 13 to October 16, aiming to raise at least 65 billion VND (about 2.56 million USD) to help Cuba overcome difficulties and further strengthen the countries’ special friendship.

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) held a gathering on August 13 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of India’s Independence Day (August 15, 1947 – 2025).

Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, left Busan for Hanoi on August 13, concluding their four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc reiterated Vietnam’s readiness to share its experience fully and support Laos in SOE reform, while also expressing a desire to learn from Laos’ valuable insights.

Party General Secretary To Lam has asked the Republic of Korea’s Busan city to broaden ties with VN provinces and cities, support expanded investment in such priority sectors as science-technology, satellite urban development, logistics, and tourism.

In his speech, party General Secretary To Lam cited the RoK’s “Miracle on the Han River” as proof of the transformative power of technology-driven growth, urging both nations to make it a strategic pillar of their comprehensive strategic partnership.

Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly joined President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hae Kyung for a tea party at the Blue House in Seoul on August 12, as part of their ongoing state visit.