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Party chief honours winners of “Steadfast Under the Party’s Flag” press awards

Party Chief To Lam, Secretary of the Central Military Commission, attended the award ceremony of the press awards on the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh, themed “Steadfast Under the Party’s Flag,” in Hanoi on February 2.

Vietnamese, Cuban foreign ministers underscore party diplomacy

Party diplomacy serves as the key political foundation guiding the overall Vietnam-Cuba relationship, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung and his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, reaffirmed at their talks in Hanoi on February 2.

Party Chief & President inaugurate new Office of the President headquarters

The General Secretary and the President inaugurate the upgraded headquarters of the Office of the President at No. 2 Le Thach, a site rich in revolutionary history.

VN expresses deep concern over new US tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba

Vietnam has voiced serious concern over a new US measure that would impose additional tariffs on goods from countries supplying oil to Cuba, citing risks to the Cuban people’s livelihood.

Vietnam’s Party chief picks Laos for symbolic first state visit

The February 5 visit will shape new cooperation frameworks between Vietnam and Laos.

Vietnam, Mozambique sign new agreement on higher education cooperation

Vietnam and Mozambique have signed a new agreement on higher education cooperation, further strengthening bilateral ties and expanding practical collaboration in education and training.

Foreign Minister holds phone talks with Venezuelan counterpart

Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung held phone talks with Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs Yván Gil Pinto on January 30 evening.

Phone call with Party Chief, South Korean President congratulates VN's U23 team

General Secretary To Lam and President Lee Jae Myung pledge to deepen strategic partnership and economic collaboration.

Vietnam’s Party chief to visit Laos in early February

At the invitation of General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary To Lam will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on a state visit to Laos on February 5.

Vietnam recognizes 49 Saigon-Gia Dinh commandos as revolutionary martyrs

In a rare exception, the government honors 49 special operations soldiers who died in covert missions during the resistance war.

Helicopters, ships to assist early voting for sea-based workers in HCM City

HCM City will deploy helicopters and special vessels to ensure early voting for more than 4,500 citizens stationed offshore - including naval personnel and oil rig workers - as part of efforts to safeguard voting rights in special-duty conditions.

Ten Politburo members assigned to Secretariat of 14th Party Central Committee

On January 30, on behalf of the Politburo, General Secretary To Lam signed the decision assigning 10 members of the 14th Politburo to join the Secretariat of the 14th Party Central Committee.

Vietnam, EU mark turning point with comprehensive strategic partnership

Top Vietnamese leaders met with EU Council President Antonio Costa, affirming a historic upgrade in ties and outlining a bold, multi-sector cooperation roadmap.

Vietnam becomes EU’s first comprehensive strategic partner in ASEAN

Vietnam and the European Union officially upgraded their bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership today - a milestone in the 35-year journey since diplomatic ties were first established.

Special Envoy of Chinese President & General Secretary Xi Jinping visits Vietnam

The Chinese President’s envoy visits Hanoi to extend personal congratulations to General Secretary To Lam and the 14th Party Congress.

Vietnam welcomes all efforts to bring lasting peace to Gaza Strip: Spokeswoman

Vietnam will work with the Board of Peace to implement the peace plan, end the Gaza conflict, and advance a two-state solution in line with international law and UN resolutions, said Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.

EU Council President visits Hanoi metro tunnel and Temple of Literature

As part of his official visit to Vietnam, European Council President Antonio Costa, along with ambassadors from several EU countries, toured the construction site of Hanoi's metro line 3 and the historic Temple of Literature on January 29.

Vietnam’s diplomacy in 2025: Pivotal, persistent, pioneering

Diplomatic breakthroughs in 2025 show Vietnam stepping forward as a strategic, active contributor to international systems.

Vietnam calls on countries to soon sign, ratify Hanoi Convention

VN has called on countries that have yet to sign or ratify the Hanoi Convention to soon complete the procedures so that it can enter into force promptly and deliver practical benefits to the international community in combating cybercrime.

Vietnam, China launch 2026 joint border patrol operations

The Border Guard Command of Lao Cai province and the Honghe Border Management Unit, the Hekou Entry-Exit Inspection Station in China’s Yunnan province launched their 2026 joint patrol on January 28.