In the plenary, Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro said the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia transformed Southeast Asia from an unstable region into a global economic driver anchored on peace and stability.
Speaking at the closing session of the Third Plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee, Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm urged the entire political system to move swiftly from policy consensus to concrete action, with implementation, institutional reform and sustained high-quality growth at the heart of the country's next phase of development.
A photo exhibition celebrating five decades of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Việt Nam has opened in Hà Nội, presenting memorable milestones in the two countries’ steadily growing partnership.
An Apostille certificate is issued by a competent authority of Việt Nam or a state party to the convention to certify the origin of public documents, including the authenticity of the signature, title, authority of the signatory, and the seal or stamp affixed to the public document (if any).
The irreplaceable value of people-to-people diplomacy lies in its ability to reach places that formal diplomacy finds difficult to access.
A Vietnamese diplomat urged transparent global standards, respect for national sovereignty and greater support for developing countries in managing mineral resources.
A nationwide campaign to enhance care for people with meritorious service was launched in Hà Nội on Thursday, with the Government pledging continued efforts to improve support policies and accelerate the search for missing martyrs.
US Ambassador to Việt Nam Jennifer Wicks assessed that US–Việt Nam relations are enjoying a positive trajectory, underpinned by a strong foundation and broad opportunities for expanding cooperation.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung and Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Maria Theresa Lazaro agreed to continue close coordination in negotiations for an effective and substantive Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) that is consistent with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
At ASED 14, the ASEAN Education Work Plan 2026–2030 was launched, setting out the region’s shared priorities for building inclusive, comprehensive and transformative education systems.
The matter involves HRW's appeal regarding five people who have been prosecuted by Vietnamese authorities in connection with the book Chuyện với Thanh – Lời kể mới về ánh sáng (Stories with Thanh – A New Account of Light).
The meeting underscored the need for the full and effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and the early conclusion of a substantive and effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
Member countries affirmed that the Mekong-RoK ties have become one of the most dynamic sub-regional cooperation mechanisms, delivering tangible benefits to people and businesses.
The ministers underscored the importance of enhancing dialogue, building trust and narrowing differences, while stepping up practical cooperation to address emerging challenges, including maritime security, cybersecurity and transnational crime, particularly cybercrime and online scams.
The third plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee entered its fourth working day on Thursday.
Việt Nam has urged all parties to exercise restraint and uphold international law after the latest China–Philippines confrontation at Second Thomas Shoal, reaffirming the importance of UNCLOS, a Declaration of Conduct and peaceful dispute resolution.
The Thăng Long Imperial Citadel served as Việt Nam's political centre for 13 consecutive centuries and remains one of the nation's most important historical symbols.
Việt Nam also called for a long-term push toward an ASEAN–EU Free Trade Agreement, faster ratification and rollout of the ASEAN–EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (CATA), and broader cooperation in the digital economy and digital trade.
