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Film screening helps strengthen Vietnam–Sri Lanka relationship

The Vietnam Film Show 2025 is taking place in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, featuring free public screenings.

Vietnamese leader welcomed in Senegal with traditional dances

This evening (Vietnam time), a special aircraft carrying National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, his spouse Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga, and a Vietnamese delegation arrived at Blaise Diagne International Airport in Dakar, Senegal.

Vietnam sends three officers to UN peacekeeping mission in Abyei

Officers will serve in logistics, operations, and civil-military coordination roles starting late July.

Defense ministers of Vietnam and Singapore hold high-level talks in Hanoi

General Phan Van Giang hosted Singapore’s defense minister in Hanoi to enhance bilateral defense ties.

US ambassador mourns victims of Quang Ninh boat tragedy

Marc Knapper extends condolences and reaffirms US support in disaster response and weather emergencies.

Vietnam plans special visa exemption for high-profile foreigners

The Ministry of Public Security eyes special visa perks for top-tier professionals and influencers.

Party chief orders setting general goals, strategic breakthroughs in 2025-2030

Party General Secretary To Lam presided over the 12th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee, that opened in Hanoi on July 18.

Vietnam-Japan bolster educational cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long met with Takebe Tsutomu, Special Advisor of the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance (JVPFA), in Hanoi on July 17.

Vietnam to repatriate 140 citizens detained in Cambodia for online scams

More than 140 Vietnamese nationals were arrested in Cambodia; consular support and identity checks are underway.

Vietnam responds to assault on two locals by South Korean women

The Foreign Ministry says Vietnam will handle the South Korean tourist assault case in line with the law.

Vietnam to implement second round of the 2025 amnesty

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on July 16 signed an official dispatch instructing ministries and localities to strictly implement the second round of the 2025 amnesty.

Cambodian authorities hand over 45 citizens to Vietnam

Cambodian authorities and the Vietnamese Embassy in the country on July 16 and 17 handed over 45 citizens, identified by Cambodia as illegal residents, to the Border Guard Station at the Moc Bai International Border Gate in Tay Ninh.

NA Chair to attend conference of parliament speakers, visit Morocco, Senegal

The top legislator will attend the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Switzerland, engage in bilateral activities there, and pay official visits to Morocco and Senegal from July 22 to 30.

Foreign ministry warns Vietnamese citizens to avoid shady overseas job offers

According to the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia, 140 Vietnamese citizens were temporarily detained by Cambodian authorities in Phnom Penh on July 14 due to suspected involvement in online scam activities.

National Day celebration to honour assistance of international friends

This year's National Day celebration is an opportunity to express gratitude to international friends and progressive people around the world for their support and assistance, said Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.

Vietnam, Azerbaijan identify 17 potential cooperation areas

Vietnam and Azerbaijan have agreed on 17 potential cooperation areas with 58 specific activities for the 2025–2027 period, aiming to advance bilateral relations in a substantive, effective, and long-term manner.

Maritime disputes must be resolved peacefully: Spokesperson

All maritime claims by UNCLOS member states must be consistent with its provisions.

France shows strong interest in Vietnam’s metro and high-speed railway projects

The French Ambassador says that France has closely monitored the bidding process for upcoming metro lines in Hanoi and HCM City, while expressing particular interest in railway development projects in Vietnam, including the high-speed railway.

Vietnam, Cambodia agree on border defence friendship exchange plan

The second Vietnam–Cambodia Border Defence Friendship Exchange, set to take place on November 13–14, reflects growing bilateral defence cooperation and the shared commitment to peaceful, stable, and prosperous border development.

Vietnam hosts ABAC III, reaffirms leadership in APEC integration

At ABAC III in Hai Phong, President Luong Cuong highlighted the importance of public-private cooperation and business-led solutions for regional sustainability.