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Vietnam’s General Secretary To Lam visits Kremlin, meets with Putin and Volodin

General Secretary To Lam met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a private high-level discussion at the Kremlin on May 10.

Party Chief To Lam meets Xi Jinping, world leaders at Putin’s state banquet

On the evening of May 9, during a state banquet hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin for high-level leaders attending his inauguration, General Secretary To Lam engaged in bilateral meetings with several foreign heads of state and government.

Vietnam’s General Secretary honored by Russia’s top academy

General Secretary To Lam has been awarded the title of Honorary Professor by the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA).

Vietnam ready to work with Russia to elevate relations: Party leader

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow on May 8.

Traditional Vietnamese martial art to be taught in Venezuela

Venezuelan Sports Minister Franklin Cardillo expressed his desire to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in the field of sports, particularly by introducing Vovinam, the VN traditional martial arts, into official training programs in Venezuela

Vietnam, US hold 13th defence policy dialogue

The 13th Vietnam – US Defence Policy Dialogue took place in Hanoi on May 8, co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and US Acting Assistant Secretary of Defence John Noh.

Vietnamese Deputy PM, FM meets with Azerbaijani FM

The Azerbaijani FM expressed his confidence that elevating the bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership will unlock new opportunities for cooperation across various fields

Vietnamese, Singaporean PMs discuss strengthening partnership

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held phone talks with Secretary-General of the People’s Action Party (PAP) and Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong on May 8.

Vietnam hands over wartime keepsake at defense policy dialogue

Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien presented a wartime keepsake - an American soldier’s military ID card - to Mr. John Noh, the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense of the United States.

Vietnam, Slovakia promote cooperation in crime combat

The two sides discussed orientations for enhancing collaboration on the basis of a cooperation agreement on crime prevention signed between the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and the Slovak Ministry of Interior.

Vietnam, Azerbaijan sign deals as Party chief visits Baku

The cooperation documents signed on the occasion of Party General Secretary To Lam's Azerbaijan visit reflect a broad and deepening partnership across multiple sectors.

Vietnam, US step up negotiations on economic, trade issues

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien called for the development of bilateral trade relations in a balanced, long-term, and sustainable manner, in full compliance with Vietnam’s international commitments.

Vietnam remains committed to UNCLOS: official

The 14th edition of the Ocean Dialogue, held by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, in partnership with the KAS and the Australian Embassy in Hanoi, was attended by approximately 130 in-person participants and nearly 50 online attendees.

Vietnam and Azerbaijan establish strategic partnership

Vietnam and Azerbaijan have established a historic strategic partnership during General Secretary To Lam’s visit, aiming to strengthen cooperation in all sectors.

VN, US boost ties with new UXO disposal training site launch

A new training range for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) has recently been inaugurated in Hanoi’s outlying district of Ba Vi, marking another step in the US and Vietnam’s decades-long effort to heal the scars of war.

Madame Ngo Phuong Ly visits Paralympic center for the disabled in Kazakhstan

As part of the State visit to Kazakhstan by General Secretary To Lam, Madame Ngo Phuong Ly carried out meaningful activities that contributed to enhancing mutual understanding between the peoples of Vietnam and Kazakhstan.

Party Chief To Lam begins state visit to Azerbaijan with ceremonial welcome

General Secretary To Lam begins official visit to Azerbaijan, marking highest-level engagement since 1992.

Lavrov: Vietnam-Russia friendship flows like the Mekong, enduring and unshakable

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov praised the historic bond between Russia and Vietnam ahead of General Secretary To Lam’s official visit to Moscow.

Party Chief To Lam attends Kazakhstan’s Victory Day military parade

This morning at Independence Square in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse attended the military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War Victory.

Vietnam nominates candidate for international maritime court judge position

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announces Vietnam’s nominee for ITLOS judge term 2026-2035 during a meeting with tribunal president.