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Vietnam, RoK step up cooperation in energy investment and green growth

The Ministry of Industry and Trade, with the Ministry of Finance and KOICA, held a workshop in Hanoi on September 25 to review an energy-saving investment project under Vietnam’s green growth plan.

President returns to Hanoi, concluding trip for UNGA 80

This is President Cuong’s first working visit to attend a multilateral diplomatic event at the world’s largest and most important forum, which took place as the UN marks its 80th anniversary.

Permanent Deputy PM meets with UAE officials, business representatives

If Vietnam stays on the right path, its international financial centre could become a promising new destination, said UAE Minister of Artificial Intelligence Al Olama.

PM receives China’s Shandong provincial Party chief

PM Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 25 for Lin Wu, Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Shandong Provincial Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Congress.

State President’s working trip to US achieves all set goals: Deputy FM

State President Luong Cuong and high-ranking Vietnamese delegation used their UN platform to narrate the country’s remarkable journey from war-torn poverty to a middle-income nation brimming with potential.

Vietnam now has diplomatic ties with all UN member states

Vietnam has officially become one of the few countries in the world to establish diplomatic ties with all 193 United Nations member states.

Vietnam, Tuvalu establish diplomatic ties

With the signing of this joint communiqué, Vietnam has become one of the few countries in the world to establish diplomatic ties with all 193 UN member states.

Vietnam, Oman strengthen friendship, comprehensive cooperation

As part of her visit to Oman, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang and her Omani counterpart Khalifa Bin Ali Al Harthy on September 24 co-chaired the 4th Vietnam–Oman political consultation.

Vietnam attends ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting in Malaysia

A delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence, led by its Deputy Minister Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chie, attended the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADSOM) held in Johor, Malaysia, on September 24.

Deputy PM calls for action to deliver on SDG financing at UN Summit

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son urged nations to turn commitments into actions, pool resources for sustainable development, address the debt crisis, and strengthen the Global South's role in reforming the international financial system.

Vietnamese Acting Foreign Minister meets Korean, Ukrainian counterparts

Both officials affirmed that the Vietnam - RoK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is in a strong growth phase, with strides across politics, national defence - security, economy, education, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.

Ho Chi Minh City, UK eye deer ties in trade, green growth

Trade between HCM City and the UK topped 390 million USD in the first half of 2025. The UK is now the city’s 11th largest foreign investor with a total capital exceeding 1.1 billion USD.

President Luong Cuong receives US Secretary of State

President Luong Cuong received US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on September 24 morning (local time), on the sidelines of the High-level General Debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

UNGA 80 President hails Vietnam’s role, contributions

President Luong Cuong expressed strong support for the UN’s central role in global governance, coordinating and leading multilateral efforts, and proposing global solutions.

Vietnam’s long journey to the UN started with President Ho Chi Minh

Vietnam’s entry to the UN in 1977 began with President Ho Chi Minh’s outreach in 1945.

Vietnam urges US to lift sanctions on Cuba in UN peace-focused address

President Luong Cuong emphasized peace, multilateralism, and equitable global development in his keynote address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, calling on the United States to end its sanctions against Cuba.

Vietnam urges larger US investment to boost strategic cooperation

President Luong Cuong affirmed that Vietnam is fully committed to creating the most favorable conditions for American investors to choose the country as a long-term destination.

President Luong Cuong joins world leaders at UN General Assembly in New York

Vietnam’s President Luong Cuong joined global leaders at the opening of the 80th UN General Assembly session in New York, affirming Vietnam’s commitment to multilateralism and global peace.

Women hold 6.25% of Politburo seats and 10.65% of Central Committee roles

Women’s representation in Vietnam’s highest Party organs has improved, with 23 now serving as provincial Party secretaries or deputies.

Streamlined visa-free certificate process now takes only one day

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has signed Decision No. 2109/QD-TTg, authorizing the reduction and simplification of administrative procedures under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.