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PM attends Asia Zero Emission Community Leaders Meeting in Malaysia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the third Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Leaders Meeting in Malaysia on the afternoon of October 26.

PM meets with int'l leaders on ASEAN Summit sidelines

PM Pham Minh Chinh had bilateral meetings with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi as well as leaders of ASEAN, the World Bank, and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) on October 26.

Vietnamese PM meets US President on 13th ASEAN–US Summit sidelines

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a brief meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the 13th ASEAN–US Summit, held within the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 26.

Int'l press conference highlights key outcomes of Hanoi Convention signing

As many as 72 countries from around the world signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (also known as Hanoi Convention) at the recent Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference held in Hanoi on October 25–26.

PM proposes four major orientations at 13th ASEAN - US Summit

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined fellow Southeast Asian leaders and US President Donald Trump for the 13th ASEAN-US Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 26

PM attends 28th ASEAN–Japan Summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined leaders of other ASEAN member states and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the 28th ASEAN–Japan Summit on October 26 afternoon.

Vietnamese PM proposes major directions to advance ASEAN–India relations

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed three major orientations to further deepen the ASEAN–India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership while addressing the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 26.

Vietnam, Singapore agree to boost mutually beneficial cooperation

The Vietnamese and Singaporean foreign ministers agreed to continue promoting high-level and all-level delegation exchanges, effectively implement existing bilateral mechanisms, and explore new ones, including through the Party channel.

Hanoi Convention signing marks new chapter in global cyber governance

The signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime will mark a new chapter in global cyber cooperation and governance, making cyberspace a domain of law, collaboration, and development, Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed on October 25.

Int’l cooperation holds key to combating cybercrime: Vietnamese officer

Deputy Minister of Public Security Pham The Tung has highlighted the importance of strengthening international cooperation in combating cybercrime, stressing that global coordination and joint action are vital as the world enters the digital era.

Party chief welcomes UN Secretary-General in Hanoi

Party General Secretary To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 25 for United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, who attended the Signing Ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime the same day.

Hanoi Convention – Living testament to global solidarity, rule of law

Amid rising cybercrime threats, the UN Cybercrime Convention reflects global solidarity, multilateralism, and the UN’s central role, President Luong Cuong said.

Signing ceremony of UN Convention against Cybercrime solemnly opens in Hanoi

The Signing Ceremony and the High-Level Conference of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) were solemnly held at the National Convention Centre with the theme "Countering Cybercrime – Sharing Responsibility – Securing our Future”.

Over 20 New Zealand businesses to join Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi

More than 20 New Zealand companies will take part in the Vietnam–New Zealand trade, investment and business promotion conference to be held within the framework of the Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi.

South African President pays tribute to General Vo Nguyen Giap

South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa visited the family of General Vo Nguyen Giap at No. 30, Hoang Dieu street, Hanoi, as part of his state visit to Vietnam, on October 24 morning.

Party leader’s spouse visits Bulgaria’s Zvanche Kindergarten No. 2

Madam Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of Party General Secretary To Lam, visited and met with children at Zvanche Kindergarten No. 2 in Sofia on October 23. She was accompanied by Desislava Radeva, spouse of Bulgarian President Rumen Radev.

VN calls for timely, unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to people in Gaza

Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, Chargé d’Affaires at the Vietnamese Delegation to the United Nations (UN), emphasised the importance of ensuring the timely and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.

State funeral held for former Vice Chairman of Council of Ministers Tran Phuong

A state funeral was held on October 24 in Hanoi for Tran Phuong, former Deputy Prime Minister and member of the 4th and 5th Party Central Committees.

Party chief visits Bulgaria's Samel-90 defence enterprise

During his official visit to Bulgaria on October 24, Party General Secretary To Lam and a high-level Vietnamese delegation visited Samel-90 PLC, a top Bulgarian defence firm specializing in electronic and military communications.

Vietnamese PM, South African President attend joint business forum

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa attended the Vietnam – South Africa Business Forum in Hanoi on October 24 afternoon.