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Armenian Parliament Speaker makes historic visit to Vietnam after 30 years

A milestone in Vietnam-Armenia relations was reached as Speaker Alen Simonyan visited Vietnam, the first such visit since the countries established diplomatic ties in 1992.

Vietnam PM urges EU to remove IUU yellow card, boost investment cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, at the G20 Summit, called on the European Commission to lift the IUU yellow card and expedite the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh seeks new-generation ODA from Japan, South Korea

On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with leaders from Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, and others, emphasizing Vietnam's need for strategic ODA loans and deeper economic cooperation.

Vietnamese Prime Minister meets Xi Jinping and Joe Biden at G20 Summit

On November 18, during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh engaged in bilateral discussions with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden.

Vietnam Int'l Defense Expo 2024 to showcase fighter jets and military dogs

The Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024 will take place from December 19 to 22 at Gia Lam Airfield in Hanoi, showcasing cutting-edge weaponry and military technologies from around the globe.

General Secretary To Lam to strengthen ties during Malaysia visit

General Secretary To Lam and his spouse will visit Malaysia from November 21–23, reflecting the growing ties between the two countries.

Disciplinary warning imposed on Ha Giang Province Chairman Nguyen Van Son

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a disciplinary warning to Nguyen Van Son, Chairman of the Ha Giang Provincial People’s Committee, for significant violations in his leadership role.

Prime Minister welcomes $120 million tire export agreement with Brazil

Economic ties between Vietnam and Brazil are strengthening with a $120 million tire export deal, signed during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit.

VN, Brazil agree to upgrade bilateral relations to Strategic Partnership

The two countries have witnessed robust development in relations across various domains, including regular exchange of delegations at all levels, sustainable growth in economic – trade ties, and close coordination at multilateral forums.

New chairperson of National Commission for UNESCO appointed

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu has been appointed as the new chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), replacing Ha Kim Ngoc.

Ho Chi Minh City honors Swiss heroes of 1969 Notre Dame protest

In a historic gesture, Ho Chi Minh City recognized two Swiss citizens for their solidarity with Vietnam during the war, symbolized by a flag-raising at Notre Dame Cathedral.

Russia-US Summit likely to take place in Vietnam

A high-profile summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump could happen in Vietnam, according to Konstantin Sukhoverkhov, a Russian international affairs expert.

State President receives US-APEC Business Coalition delegation in Lima

State President Lương Cường received a delegation from the US-APEC Business Coalition in Lima on November 14 afternoon (local time), on the occasion of his attendance at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.

VN leader highlights message about trust in bright future at APEC CEO Summit

Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong delivered a message about firm confidence in a bright future, while addressing the APEC CEO Summit 2024.

President Luong Cuong meets Lima mayor, receives token key

State President Luong Cuong met with mayor of Peru's capital Lima Rafael Lopez Aliaga on November 14, as part of his official visit to the country.

VN attends 35th APEC Ministerial Meeting in Peru

The 35th APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM 35) convened on Thursday in Lima, co-chaired by Peru’s Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer and Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism Desilú León.

Cutting-edge weaponry showcased at Vietnam Defense Expo 2024

From December 19–22, Hanoi’s Gia Lam Airport will host a large-scale international defense exhibition, welcoming visitors of all ages for 1.5 days.

Vietnam, Peru issue joint declaration

Vietnam and Peru on November 13 issued a Joint declaration on the enhancement of bilateral relations on the occasion of the official visit to Peru from November 12-14 by State President Luong Cuong.

13th Ocean Dialogue explores new frontiers of high, deep seas

The Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), in collaboration with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Institute in Vietnam, hosted the 13th Ocean Dialogue under the theme “Exploring New Frontiers of the High and Deep Seas" on November 14.

State President delivers policy speech at University of Chile

State President Luong Cuong visited and delivered a policy speech at the University of Chile in Santiago on Tuesday morning (local time) as part of his official visit to the Latin American nation.