A seminar on promoting STEM education was held on August 20 in Champasak province, aiming to enhance educational ties between Vietnam and southern Lao provinces and to further deepen the special friendship between the two nations.

2025 marks the 75th anniversary of Vietnam – Hungary diplomatic relations, which have expanded across various fields such as politics, economy, education, culture, and people-to-people diplomacy.

The Government of Venezuela on August 19 (local time) congratulated the Party, State, and people of Vietnam on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution.

State President Luong Cuong held talks with visiting Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Hanoi on August 19.

Vice Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem, Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy, has stressed Vietnam’s strong commitment to regional cooperation when he attended the 19th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting (ANCM-19) that opened on August 19 in Penang, Malaysia.

President Luong Cuong and his spouse hosted a solemn banquet in Hanoi on August 19 evening in honour of Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck and the high-ranking delegation of Bhutan.

PM Chinh warmly welcomed the first-ever visit to Vietnam by a Bhutanese head of state, describing it as a historic milestone in the bilateral relations.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 19 for Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck who is paying a state visit to Vietnam.

Amid complex global developments and emerging security challenges, Vietnam and the RoK must continue to consolidate political trust and deepen cooperation across diplomacy, security-defence, economy, science-technology, labour, health, and education.

Combating transnational crime has become a “bright spot” in cooperation between the public security ministries of Vietnam and China.

General Secretary To Lam said the upcoming Party Central Committee will increase members in key areas, with young cadres under 47 expected to make up more than 10%.

This is the first state visit to Vietnam by the King and Queen of Bhutan since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 2012, marking an important milestone in bilateral relations.

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan arrived in Hanoi on August 18, beginning their five-day state visit to Vietnam, at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his spouse.

The Party chief expressed deep appreciation for the dedication and legacy of veteran revolutionaries and former senior leaders across Party and socio-political bodies.

Officers and sailors of frigate 016-Quang Trung and a delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy on August 17 took part in a street parade in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

As of 6pm on August 17, the fundraising campaign “65 Years of VN–Cuba Solidarity,” launched by VN Red Cross Society, had received over VND310.9 billion ($12.3 million) in support of the Cuban people, over 400% of the initial goal of VND65 billion.

The upcoming state visit to Vietnam by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Queen of Bhutan is expected to further deepen bilateral ties and promote cooperation in potential areas.

The Lao and Cuban officials praised the Vietnamese People’s Public Security force for its significant contributions to the friendship and cooperation with Laos’ Ministry of Public Security and Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior.

Party General Secretary To Lam attended the ceremony, together with former and incumbent high-ranking leaders of the Party and the State, representatives of ministries, central agencies and the capital city of Hanoi.

Within just 48 hours, contributions were said to have exceeded 200% of the initial goal, surpassing 130 billion VND, reflecting the special place Cuba holds in the hearts of the Vietnamese people.