Vietnam and Chile have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations as the two countries marked 55 years of diplomatic ties, highlighting expanding cooperation and growing opportunities for trade and investment.

The Special Task Committees of An Giang and Takeo provinces on July 14 signed a handover record for the remains of 14 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died during wartime and were recovered in Cambodia during the 2025–2026 dry season.

Vietnam and Cambodia have agreed to extend the implementation of their bilateral Road Transport Agreement and related protocols to the Tan Nam (Tay Ninh, Vietnam) –Meun Chey (Prey Veng, Cambodia) border gate pair.

Provincial authorities have been urged to strengthen anti-corruption oversight while making the fight against waste a central priority.

Vietnam and the UN Development Programme convened an international workshop to strengthen data collection for the country's sixth national report under the UN Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Vietnam is seeking to turn cultural heritage into a source of innovation, intellectual property and economic growth while building a healthier digital cultural environment.

Senior defense officials from Vietnam and Japan met in Tokyo to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation and strengthening regional security ties.

Newly appointed US Ambassador Jennifer Wicks delivered a message from President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirming Washington's commitment to its partnership with Vietnam.

On the 10th anniversary of the East Sea arbitration award, Vietnam reiterated its longstanding support for resolving maritime disputes peacefully and in accordance with international law.

Vietnam will accelerate efforts to connect its VNeID digital identity platform with Singapore and other ASEAN countries as part of a broader push to strengthen digital transformation and cross-border digital services.

Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung reaffirmed Vietnam's support for ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar while pledging closer cooperation to promote peace, stability and economic recovery.

Vietnam will accelerate science, technology and digital transformation while maintaining national security, according to new conclusions issued by General Secretary and President To Lam.

Vietnam's Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs is drafting a new decree on ethnic affairs to replace Decree No. 05/2011/ND-CP, updating the country's legal framework to reflect recent constitutional, legislative and administrative reforms.

Vietnamese and Lao defense ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defense cooperation during the third Vietnam - Laos Border Defense Friendship Exchange on July 10.

Vietnam's rescue and relief team departed Venezuela on July 9 after completing its earthquake response mission, following days of search, humanitarian assistance and recovery efforts in the country's hardest-hit areas.

Administrative procedure reforms were carried out decisively under the direction of the Government and the Prime Minister during the first half of this year, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Vietnam's Politburo has appointed the Inspection Commission of the National Assembly Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term, while the National Assembly Standing Committee approved several senior personnel appointments.

Vietnam will continue working closely with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states to sign their free trade agreement (FTA) at an early date and effectively implement its commitments.

Speaking at the ministry's regular press briefing, Hang highlighted the significance of the Politburo's recent decision to invest in primary and secondary boarding schools in 248 land border communes nationwide.