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Vietnam, South Africa strengthen defence cooperation

Minister of National Defence General Phan Văn Giang on February 25 met with Acting Secretary for Defence of South Africa Thobekile Gamede as part of the latter's visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam, New Zealand expand cooperation in education, new technology

The Auckland University of Technology (AUT) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City University of Science (VNU-HCMUS).

Vietnam, South Africa hold third Defence Policy Dialogue

The third Vietnam – South Africa Defence Policy Dialogue took place in Hanoi on February 25.

Party chief receives President of Timor-Leste

Party General Secretary To Lam received Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta in Hanoi on February 25 during the latter’s visit to Vietnam to attend the second ASEAN Future Forum.

PM puts forth strategic priorities, breakthrough actions for ASEAN's development

PM Chinh underscored the importance of reinforcing ASEAN’s strategic self-control by strengthening the bloc's solidarity and centrality.

Hoanh Mo–Dongzhong border gate pair opens for tourists, border residents

This marks the first time this year that tourists and border residents can conduct entry and exit activities through the border gate pair of Hoanh Mo (Vietnam) – Dongzhong (China).

Party Chief: Eliminate 30% of unnecessary business conditions to boost growth

General Secretary To Lam has outlined ambitious economic reforms, including cutting business costs by 30% and boosting private sector participation.

Vietnam to make contributions to UNHRC’s 58th session

Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Head of the Vietnamese Delegation in Geneva, will attend the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which officially opened on February 24.

State President’s decisions handed over to deployed peacekeeping officers

Congratulating the officers, Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien stressed that these deployments are part of Vietnam’s ongoing contributions to all UN peacekeeping missions where its forces are present.

Prime Minister welcomes Thai Foreign Minister

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 24 received Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa who is on an official visit to Vietnam from February 23-25.

Party leader stresses need for engaging all in socio-economic development

Priority should be given to promoting economic development from both the supply and demand sides, accelerating the removal of barriers and bottlenecks hindering economic growth, and paying attention to the private sector, said Party leader To Lam.

How many provinces should Vietnam have? The debate over administrative reform

Vietnam considers merging provinces to streamline governance, reduce costs, and improve economic efficiency in an era of digital transformation.

Christopher Luxon’s visit to Vietnam: A milestone in bilateral relations

As New Zealand and Vietnam celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s visit is set to enhance cooperation in trade, education, and security, reinforcing a long-standing partnership.

Vietnam – Europe ties maintain growth momentum amidst global turmoil

As Vietnam and Europe continue to strengthen their partnership, both sides remain committed to building on their achievements while embracing new cooperation opportunities for peace and stability in the region and the world.

Vietnam firmly committed to multilateralism, international solidarity

Vietnam calls on the international community to reaffirm and strengthen its commitment to multilateralism, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN) has said.

Vietnam, Russia set cooperation directions at Hanoi political consultation

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and her Russian counterpart A. Rudenko co-chaired a political consultation in Hanoi on February 21.

Vietnam, Russia celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties in Far East

The Vietnamese Consulate General in Vladivostok, Russia held a ceremony on February 21 to mark the 75th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (January 30).

Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian PMs meet in HCM City

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Cambodian PM Hun Manet, and Lao PM Sonexay Siphandone reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening coordination in ensuring national security, national constsruction and development.

Truong Huy San to stand trial for abuse of freedom, democracy rights on Feb. 27

Between 2015 and 2024, Truong Huy San, born in 1961, gathered information and documents, drafted, and posted numerous articles on his personal Facebook page - Truong Huy San (Osin Huy Duc).

VN announces baseline for determining territorial waters width in Gulf of Tonkin

The Vietnamese Government issued on February 21 a declaration establishing the baseline for measuring the breadth of Vietnam's territorial waters in the Gulf of Tonkin.