Deputy Minister of Foreaign Affairs Ngo Le Van and Marek Estok, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia, co-chaired the Vietnam - Slovalia political consultation in Hanoi on July 9.

A press conference was held in Hanoi on July 7 to announce the State President’s decision on amnesty for the second round in 2025, on the occasion of the upcoming 80th National Day (September 2, 1945-2025).

The amnesty embodies the Party and State’s dual approach: strict legal enforcement paired with humane and rehabilitative policies toward remorseful offenders, said Permanent Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh.

US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper highlighted pillars of Vietnam – US cooperation while meeting with the press in Hanoi on July 8 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties (July 12, 1995 - 2025).

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son separately met with Lao, Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 58).

Despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, trade between Vietnam and Israel continued to grow strongly in the first half of 2025, with Israeli firms actively seeking alternative suppliers, including from Vietnam.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in Rio de Janeiro on July 6 afternoon (local time) on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS summit.

A delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy in Mexico, led by Ambassador Nguyen Van Hai, paid a working visit to the city of Taxco de Alarcón in Guerrero state from July 4 - 6

The event underscored Vietnam’s proactive role in advancing human rights in the context of climate change, helped strengthen its network of partners, and shared practical lessons with the international community.

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang serves as Chairman of the committee while Deputy Minister of Finance Tran Quoc Phuong as Vice Chairman.

Secretary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Anna Joubin-Bret praised Vietnam's active participation in UNCITRAL working groups, particularly during its first term from 2019-2025.

This year's festival places special focus on the “Doi moi” (Renewal) period, bringing to the audience rare cinematic works that have never been screened in the UK before.

Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 5 for Chief of Defence Forces of Thailand Gen. Songwit Noonpackdee, who is on an official visit to Vietnam.

The Vietnamese Government will create all favourable conditions for Brazilian investors to cooperate and invest successfully and sustainably in the Southeast Asian country, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.

PM Pham Minh Chinh had working sessions with leaders of major Brazilian corporations on the morning of July 6 in Rio de Janeiro, with a view to expanding cooperation in aviation, biofuel production, agriculture, food processing and distribution.

On the afternoon of July 5 (local time), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse visited Vasco da Gama Football Club in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

PM Pham Minh Chinh and President Lula agree to deepen cooperation in trade, tech, and food security.

Among the newly appointed leaders of six provinces in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, one stands out as the youngest provincial Party Secretary in the country, while most chairpersons of provincial People's Committees were born in the 1970s.

New initiatives seek to bring home at least 100 renowned experts to drive innovation by 2030.

Vietnam’s Prime Minister arrives in Brazil for the expanded BRICS Summit and bilateral engagements.