The meeting provided an opportunity to reaffirm both ASEAN member states' and partners’ commitment to strengthening cooperation and narrowing development gaps.

The state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation from August 10–13 has attracted significant attention from international media.

Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation attended the inauguration ceremony of a statue of late President Ho Chi Minh in the Vietnamese Embassy’s campus in Seoul, the RoK, on August 10.

Citizens from 12 countries will be granted visa-free entry for stays of up to 45 days in Vietnam for tourism purposes, regardless of their passport types.

Frigate 016 - Quang Trung and a working delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy departed from Cam Ranh Military Port in Khanh Hoa on August 10 afternoon to participate in the third ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise (AMNEX 3) in Penang, Malaysia.

Foreigners holding a special visa exemption card can enter Vietnam multiple times within a period of up to five years.

The meeting will review draft laws, pass resolutions, and decide budget issues.

On August 10 in Seoul, shortly after arriving for his state visit to South Korea, Party General Secretary To Lam met with members of the Vietnam Innovation Network and Vietnamese experts and entrepreneurs living in the country.

Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.

President Luong Cuong returned to Hanoi on August 9, concluding their visits to Egypt and Angola at the invitations of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço.

General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.

State President Luong Cuong and his spouse, together with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, left Luanda on August 8, successfully concluding a state visit to Angola at the invitation of President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço and his spouse.

As it prepares to chair the NPT conference, Vietnam strengthens technical and diplomatic cooperation with the UN.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a ceremonial flag-raising marking 58 years of ASEAN and 30 years of Vietnam’s membership.

President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty.

Vietnam and Angola celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations (November 12, 1975–2025) with a ceremony held in Luanda on August 7.

President Luong Cuong and Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço met with the press right after concluding their talks and witnessing the signing of seven cooperation agreements between the two countries in Luanda on August 7.

Vietnam and South Korea seek to deepen ties in economy, defense, and technology during General Secretary To Lam’s state visit.

Vietnam will welcome expatriate delegates and honor Vietnamese language ambassadors during the 80th anniversary of National Day.

Finnish Ambassador Keijo Norvanto received Vietnam’s “For the Cause of Justice” medal for his efforts in legal and judicial cooperation.