On August 4, the Can Tho Union of Friendship Organizations and the Can Tho Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association, in coordination with the Royal Thai Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, held a gathering to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand (1976-2026). Highlighting the importance of people-to-people exchanges, the Thai Consul General said that cultural, educational, tourism, culinary, artistic, and youth exchange activities have helped bring Thailand-Vietnam relations closer and foster stronger bonds between the two peoples.

Having arrived in Cuba in 1963 and later serving as an interpreter and coordinator during President Fidel Castro’s historic visit to the liberated zone of Quang Tri in 1973, Nguyen Xuan Phong, former Director General of the Department of the Americas under the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recalled enduring memories of a steadfast and devoted friend of the Vietnamese people.

From August 2-7, 2026, representatives of the Vietnam Peace Committee and the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations attended the 2026 World Conference against A and H Bombs in Hiroshima, Japan, reaffirming Vietnam’s commitment to standing alongside the peace movement of the Japanese people and the global movement in support of nuclear disarmament.

On August 4, the President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi inaugurated the special program series "President Ho Chi Minh - Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro: A Special, Steadfast Bond" to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the leader of the Cuban Revolution. The program is jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Embassy of Cuba in Vietnam.

As of the morning of August 2, no additional casualties have been reported among the Vietnamese community following the earthquake that struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28. One Vietnamese worker was killed and another injured. Vietnamese associations have been delivering drinking water and food to affected workers.

On August 2, the Vietnamese Students' Association in Hamburg organised Vietnam Culture Day 2026 in the northern German city of Hamburg, creating a space for community connection while showcasing the distinctive features of Vietnamese culture, arts and cuisine to local residents and international friends.

On the morning of July 31, at Giac Dao Pagoda in Cheb, the Czech Republic, the Association of Vietnamese People - Asia Dragon trade center - Cheb City and surrounding areas, in coordination with the Buddhist Association of Giac Dao Pagoda, organized the handover of the first batch of relief supplies under a charitable program supporting disadvantaged people in the Karlovy Vary Region.

Five Vietnamese workers and local residents rescued a nearly 90-year-old woman from a collapsed house in Yatsuhiro city, Kumamoto, Japan. Vietnamese missions, associations, and volunteers also urgently delivered food and drinking water to earthquake-affected areas in Kumamoto.

The Minister of Justice has signed a Decision promulgating the Plan to organise the ASEAN Law Forum 2026 under the theme “The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in law-making and law enforcement in the digital era.” The Forum is scheduled to take place on August 18.

During working meetings with leaders of the WTO and the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang called for continued support to help Vietnam strengthen its integration capacity, attract investment, and develop new growth drivers.

With over 90% of the country's trade by volume relying on safe Sea Lines of Communication, the South African Navy is upgrading its Maritime Domain Awareness through integrated coastal radar networks and satellite monitoring.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on July 21 that, as the most important pillar of stability in the region, China stands ready to strengthen cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Vietnam will enter the peak season for welcoming international arrivals from late in the third quarter through the fourth quarter, making the tourism industry possess the foundations to maintain double-digit growth after welcoming nearly 14 million foreign visitors.

According to Radical Storage, the attraction of Hanoi comes from the combination of traditional food rich in regional identity, reasonable cost, and the experience of enjoying food directly on the streets and alleys of the old quarter.

The Tourism Information Technology Centre under the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism has announced that Phu Quoc has been named by leading online travel platform Expedia among the world’s 10 most notable islands of 2026. The island was recognised as an ideal destination for travellers seeking a luxurious holiday at a competitive cost.

The “Cham Lung Cu” check-in site in Tuyen Quang province contributes to diversifying tourism products and enhancing the appeal of Vietnam’s far northern region.