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Vietnam, Philippines upgrade bilateral ties to Enhanced Strategic Partnership

Both sides emphasised the importance of international law and the United Nations Charter, the ASEAN Charter, and the principles of equality, cooperation, and mutual benefit; reaffirmed peace, stability, security, safety, and freedom of navigation and overflight in the East Sea; and stressed the need to resolve disputes peacefully on the basis of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Philippine President hosts official welcome ceremony for Vietnam’s top leader

The trip marks the Vietnamese leader’s first visit to the Philippines as Party General Secretary and State President. It takes place as the two countries are preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and as the Philippines assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026.

Vietnam speeds up 2020 forest map to support compliance with EUDR

If Vietnam does not establish its own forest reference dataset, European importers will continue relying on global forest-cover databases to assess compliance for Vietnamese exports, which might result in inaccuracies when applied to local production conditions.

Outstanding tech performers in Vietnam's digital ecosystem honoured

After four editions of the Top Industry 4.0, this year, the programme was officially renamed “Vietnam I4 Impact Awards”, which is not just a change in name but a shift in development thinking and core values.

First Vietnamese pagoda in Tokyo inaugurated

Ambassador Pham Quang Hieu expressed confidence that the establishment will serve as a strong spiritual anchor for Vietnamese people living in Japan while contributing to friendship and cultural exchanges between the two countries.

Vietnamese traditional music, instruments captivate French audiences

Many attendees expressed surprise and admiration upon learning about “dan bau” – an instrument widely regarded as a symbol of Vietnamese traditional music.

Fostering skilled workforce for innovation era: experts

Experts said close coordination among State management agencies, research institutes, universities, and businesses will improve training quality and serve the dual goals of quality education and practical research application.

International media highlight Vietnamese leader’s keynote address at 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue

The keynote policy address delivered by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam at the opening session of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 29 has drawn wide attention from international media outlets and observers.

Top Vietnamese leader's keynote address at 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam attended and delivered a keynote address at the opening of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 29.

Vietnamese, Singaporean leaders agree to further deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong agreed to further enhance the effectiveness of bilateral cooperation mechanisms and elevate strategic cooperation in line with the newly established Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

New momentum for Vietnam – Singapore cooperation in science, technology

Many experts in Singapore expressed their hope that the General Secretary and President’s visit will pave the way for more substantive cooperation mechanisms between Vietnam and Singapore in high technology, innovation and human resources development.

Vietnamese, Thai leaders witness exchange of cooperation agreements, launch logo marking 50-year ties

Vietnam and Thailand are countries in Southeast Asia with a long-standing friendship. Since officially establishing diplomatic relations on August 6, 1976, bilateral cooperation has continued to expand rapidly in both breadth and depth.

Top Vietnamese leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Thailand’s Udon Thani

After the incense-offering ceremony, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam visited the simple thatched house preserving memories of President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary activities in Thailand during 1928–1929.

Top Vietnamese leader's visit to reaffirm political trust, open new chapter in Vietnam-Thailand ties: Thai Deputy PM

The upcoming official visit to Thailand by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam is an opportunity to reaffirm the political trust between the Vietnamese and Thai governments and to open a new chapter in bilateral relations.

Top Vietnamese leader’s Thailand visit hoped to enhance comprehensive strategic partnership

According to Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong, the upcoming visit carries special significance as it is General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam’s first visit to an ASEAN country in his new capacity and comes shortly after the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Dispatch urges completion of 100 border boarding schools before new academic year

Local authorities were instructed to mobilise the entire political system and launch a “100-day peak campaign”, closely monitoring progress on a daily and weekly basis to ensure all 100 schools are completed before August 30 this year.

Vietnam ranks among Top 8 teams at 26th Asian Physics Olympiad

The Vietnamese national team secured six silver medals and two bronze medals, achieving a 100% medal rate and placing Vietnam among the five delegations whose entire teams received medals, alongside the RoK, China, Taiwan (China) and Russia.

Vietnam named guest of honour at 21st St. Petersburg International Book Fair

Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association Nguyen Quang Thieu said Vietnam’s selection as the guest of honour for the first time reflects the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries and Russia’s high regard for Vietnamese culture.

11th NPT Review Conference under Vietnam’s Presidency concludes

In a statement issued after the conference, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres particularly commended Vietnam, in its role as President of the Conference, for its tireless efforts to promote substantive outcomes aimed at strengthening the NPT and advancing the treaty’s objectives.

WHO acknowledges Vietnam’s proactive Ebola preparedness efforts

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has acknowledged the proactive efforts of Vietnam’s Ministry of Health and the Government’s urgent direction in preparing the system and strengthening response capacity to the Ebola virus outbreak.