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Vietnam provides consular support after four citizens die in Taiwan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that four Vietnamese citizens were found dead in an apartment in Taoyuan City, Taiwan (China), on the night of May 3. Preliminary assessments suggest the incident was likely caused by poisoning.

Vietnam, Azerbaijan see potential for stronger trade ties

The upcoming state visit to Azerbaijan by Party General Secretary To Lam is expected to pave the way for significant breakthroughs, helping to foster more substantive and effective cooperation.

Party chief’s Kazakhstan visit opens up strategic space for cooperation

Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son said despite geographical distance, Vietnam and Kazakhstan have maintained strong traditional friendship and multi-faceted cooperation, which has grown robustly and effectively in recent years.

PM Pham Minh Chinh receives ITLOS President Tomas Heidar

PM Chinh affirmed that the sea is the most important space for Vietnam's survival, livelihood, and development.

Vietnam reaffirms commitment to peaceful use of outer space

Vietnam’s national strategy for space technology development until 2030 underscores the peaceful use of outer space for socio-economic development, technological innovation, and environmental monitoring.

Vietnamese Prime Minister holds phone talks with Australian counterpart

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a phone conversation with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on May 6, congratulating him on his Labour Party’s victory in the recent federal election.

Vietnam, Kazakhstan upgrade bilateral ties to strategic partnership

Party Chief To Lam’s ongoing state visit to Kazakhstan marks a milestone in the bilateral relations as the Vietnamese leader and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev agreed to upgrade the ties to a Strategic Partnership during their talks.

Vietnam hosts 'Immortal Regiment' parade honoring WWII and national heroes

The 'Immortal Regiment' tradition reinforces unity and remembrance of those who fought for peace.

Sailing vessel 286-Le Quy Don leaves for visits, exchanges in China, Philippines

Sailing vessel 286-Le Quy Don of the Naval Academy and a delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy left Nha Trang city, the south central province of Khanh Hoa on May 5 for visits and exchanges with the navies of China and the Philippines.

Vietnamese Party leader meets with Chairperson of Kazakh Senate in Astana

Stressing the importance of cooperation between the Senate of Kazakhstan and Vietnam’s National Assembly, the two leaders agreed to promote collaboration, increase delegation exchanges via parliamentary channels.

Party leader arrives in Kazakhstan for state visit

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was present at the airport to welcome the Vietnamese leader and delegation.

PM meets with Sri Lankan President in Hanoi

Sri Lanka regards Vietnam as a source of inspiration and encouragement in its own quest for progress and recovery, said President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka.

Politburo calls for reform to unleash Vietnam’s private sector potential

Politburo’s Resolution 68 declares private enterprise central to national growth and sets ambitious goals for 2030.

Vietnamese, Sri Lankan Presidents hold talks in Hanoi

President Cuong thanked Sri Lanka for supporting Vietnam in the past struggle for national independence and for cooperating closely with Vietnam in the current process of national construction.

Party leader leaves for visits to Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Russia, Belarus

The visits from May 5 to 12 are made at the invitation of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of Russia Vladimir Putin, and President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko.

Vietnamese President hosts official welcome for Sri Lankan counterpart in Hanoi

State President Luong Cuong on May 5 morning presided over an official welcome ceremony for Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, who is paying a state visit to Vietnam from May 4 – 6.

EC postpones Vietnam’s seafood inspection until year end

The European Commission (EC) has delayed its fifth inspection of Vietnam's efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing to the end of 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).

ROKS Kang Gam Chan makes friendly port call to Da Nang

ROKS Kang Gam Chan begins a goodwill visit aimed at deepening Vietnam-South Korea naval relations.

National Assembly begins transformative session, targets merger of provinces

Vietnam’s National Assembly opens a historic session focused on constitutional reform and merging provinces to streamline governance.

Vietnamese Party leader receives Sri Lankan President

The two leaders agreed to further strengthen trust and cohesion between the two countries and their ruling parties.