Việt Nam News

Fiji treasures its relationship with Việt Nam, and the two countries should work more closely together to fully tap the considerable potential for bilateral cooperation, Fiji's top leader said.

President Hồ Chí Minh’s thought remains the guiding principle for the Vietnamese Party and revolution, illuminating the nation’s path from one victory to another and contributing to the common struggle of peoples around the world for peace, national independence, democracy and social progress.

Vietnamese embassies across Europe held ceremonies and tribute events to mark the 136th birth anniversary of President Hồ Chí Minh.

An article published by the Italian Communist Party praised President Hồ Chí Minh as a defining figure in Việt Nam’s liberation struggle and a lasting symbol of anti-colonial and anti-imperialist movements worldwide.

The Swedish diplomat stated that Việt Nam is becoming an increasingly important and reliable partner of Sweden in the region and in global value chains, noting that Swedish enterprises are showing growing interest in the Vietnamese market and increasingly view Việt Nam as one of Asia’s key growth markets.

President Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to Việt Nam won Senate approval on May 18, with Jennifer Wicks McNamara set to take over the diplomatic post in Hà Nội.

A draft decree on administrative sanctions for violations in cybersecurity and personal data protection is expected to introduce stricter measures to deal with the creation and dissemination of false content generated using AI and deepfake tools.

Sweden and Việt Nam are engineering nations and strong technology is central for many of their enterprises, says Johan Ndisi, Swedish Ambassador to Việt Nam.

Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Quốc Dũng said the current disbursement rate stood at only 14.78 per cent, while the Government’s target is to fully disburse 100 per cent of allocated capital this year.

The anniversary of diplomatic ties offers an opportunity to further strengthen naval cooperation through expanded collaboration in mutually beneficial areas and closer coordination in tackling emerging challenges.

Every year on May 19, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong (China) joins members of the Vietnamese community in Hong Kong and Macau in visiting Tai Kwun, formerly Victoria Prison, where President Hồ Chí Minh was arrested and imprisoned during his revolutionary activities.

During a meeting with meeting with US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer, Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Lương Tam Quang said the ministry and relevant agencies are willing to work closely with the US side to address existing challenges to advance substantive and mutually beneficial cooperation for both countries.

The Hồ Chí Minh Memorial Site in Nakhon Phanom has become not only a place of historical remembrance but also a symbol of community solidarity and the enduring friendship between Việt Nam and Thailand.

Việt Nam highly evaluates India’s role and contributions to regional peace, stability and development, and always regards India as one of its most important partners, said General Secretary and President Tô Lâm.

The two countries' foreign ministers agreed that the bilateral ties still hold significant untapped potential, particularly in trade and investment, science and technology, defence and security, port cooperation and tourism.

Việt Nam's Ministry of National Defence stands ready to welcome Croatian defence delegations seeking cooperation opportunities based on the needs and interests of both sides, as well as to receive Croatian military personnel for Vietnamese language studies and international defence officials’ courses at Vietnamese military academies and schools.

Vietnamese public security minister Lương Tam Quang proposed that the two sides strengthen cooperation in producing specialised products for law enforcement forces in areas where Croatia has strengths and which meet the needs of the MoPS.

Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand Phan Minh Giang congratulated the organisers on the successful hosting of the first-ever Model ASEAN Meeting in New Zealand, while commending the tireless efforts of the NZMAM 2026 organising board.