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9th National Congress of Vietnam Farmers' Union Opens in Ha Noi
On the morning of June 8 in Hanoi, the 9th National Congress of the Vietnam Farmers’ Union for the 2026-2031 term officially opened with the participation of 600 outstanding delegates representing nearly 10 million officials, members, and farmers nationwide.
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Vietnam News Today (Jun. 8): Regional Leaders Gather in Hanoi to Shape ASEAN’s Next Chapter
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 8): Vietnam, Laos aim for US$10 billion in bilateral trade by 2030; Vietnam, Thailand political parties seek closer ties; Regional leaders gather in Hanoi to shape ASEAN’s next chapter; Vietnamese community in Germany’s NRW state joins hands for sustainable development.
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Nationwide Movement Launched on Environment Protection For a Green, Clean, and Beautiful Vietnam
On June 6 in Nghe An, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and the Nghe An People's Committee jointly launched a nationwide campaign calling on all citizens to protect the environment for a greener, cleaner, and more beautiful Vietnam. The event was held in response to World Environment Day, World Oceans Day, the Month of Action for the Environment, and Vietnam Sea and Islands Week 2026.
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 7): Vietnam, Canada Agree On Economic Cooperation Priorities for Next Period
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 7): ASEAN Future Forum 2026 affirms Vietnam’s standing; Half a century of Vietnam-Thailand ties: Working together for ASEAN’s future; Vietnam, Canada agree on economic cooperation priorities for next period; Vietnam and Laos promote strategic linkage.
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 6): Vietnam, Russia Expand Energy Cooperation
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 6): Vietnam–Laos special relationship remains top priority in foreign policy of both countries: Ambassador; Vietnam, Russia expand energy cooperation; Potential for Vietnam-China cooperation in pollution-control technologies; Vietnamese technology draws major attention at leading global robotics forum.
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 5): Timor-Leste PM to Visit Vietnam, Attend ASEAN Future Forum
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 5): Timor-Leste PM to visit Vietnam, attend ASEAN Future Forum; Vietnam sustains growth momentum in first five months, bolstering double-digit target; Vietnam sees regional cooperation as foundation of broader international strategy: Thai scholar; International arrivals to Vietnam reach record high in first five months.
Vietnam Co-Chairs Mekong-US Partnership Senior Officials’ Meeting
On June 2-3, at the Secretariat of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Jakarta, Indonesia, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang, Head of Vietnam’s ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) delegation, co-chaired the 2026 Mekong-US Partnership (MUSP) Senior Officials’ Meeting and attended the 38th ASEAN-US Dialogue (AUSD 38).
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 4): Vietnam, Philippines Enhance Defense Cooperation Following Upgraded Partnership
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 4): Vietnam, Philippines enhance defense cooperation following upgraded partnership; Vietnam seen as ASEAN’s resilient growth bright spot; Vietnamese cuisine and handicrafts impress at UN International Bazaar 2026; Vietnam attracts nearly 35% more FDI in first five months.
Music Concert "The Flow of Music" Celebrates Vietnam-Poland Friendship
A special concert titled 'The Flow of Music' was held on the evening of May 31 at Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi to mark the 76th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Poland (1950-2026).
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 2): Vietnam-Philippines Economic Cooperation Should Move to New Level
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 2): Vietnam-Philippines economic cooperation should move to a new level; Vietnam, US step up humanitarian cooperation on war legacy issues; Bilingual book, exhibition honor Ho Chi Minh’s legacy; Vietnam’s culture development in digital era.
Viet Nam, Philippines Upgrade Relations to Enhanced Strategic Partnership
Viet Nam and the Philippines lift bilateral ties to an enhanced strategic partnership on Monday (June 1) on the occasion of General Secretary and President To Lam's ongoing State visit to the Philippines.
Shangri-La 2026: International Experts Praise General Secretary and President To Lam’s Message
General Secretary and President To Lam’s keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 has continued to attract attention and positive assessments from international experts and scholars. Many observers believe that his messages on upholding international law, managing competition responsibly, promoting dialogue, and advancing human development reflect Vietnam’s strategic vision for peace, stability, and development in the region.
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 News Today (Jun. 1): General Secretary and President To Lam Arrives in Manila for State Visit to Philippines
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 1): General Secretary and President To Lam arrives in Manila for state visit to Philippines; Shangri-La Dialogue: Vietnam’s vision praised as strategic, practical, forward-looking; Thousands attend Vesak 2026 celebrations across Vietnam; Vietnam tourism shifts from budget destination to high-value travel experience.
Vietnam-Singapore Ties: A Cooperation Model in ASEAN
The two sides agreed that, amid an increasingly complex and volatile global environment, Vietnam and Singapore should further strengthen coordination, for the development of each country, as well as for peace, stability and cooperation in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam News Today (May 31): Vietnam, Australia foster Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Vietnam News Today (May 31): Top Vietnamese leader meets Singaporean Parliament Speaker; Vietnam, Australia foster Comprehensive Strategic Partnership; Finland eyes stronger cooperation with Vietnam in strategic areas; Vice Chairwoman of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region welcomed in Hanoi; Philippine official highlights bright prospects for ties with Vietnam;...
Keynote Address by General Secretary and President To Lam at Shangri-la Dialogue 2026
Below is the keynote address delivered by General Secretary and President To Lam at Shangri-la Dialogue 2026 in Singapore on May 29.
Elevating Vietnam-Singapore Relations to New Stage of Development
“It is a great honor and pleasure for Singapore to welcome General Secretary and President To Lam on a State visit... Singapore is especially delighted that this is his second visit to Singapore within the past two years.” This was shared by Singapore’s Ambassador to Vietnam Rajpal Singh in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the State visit to Singapore by General Secretary and President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation.
Singapore Holds Official Welcome Ceremony for Vietnamese Party and State Leader
Vietnam and Singapore have developed one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic and substantive partnerships, with bilateral ties steadily expanding and deepening over more than five decades.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s Visit to the Philippines: Shaping a Vision for Bilateral Relations for Decades to Come
According to Philippine Ambassador to Vietnam Francisco Noel R. Fernandez III, the State visit by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam to the Philippines carries historic significance, helping shape a vision for bilateral relations for decades to come.
Thailand-Vietnam Relations Are Dynamic and Increasingly Strategic
Thailand-Vietnam relations are highly dynamic and have become increasingly strategic, particularly over the past two decades as the geopolitical landscape has faced new challenges.
General Secretary, President To Lam Begins Three-day State Visit to Thailand
General Secretary and President To Lam on Wednesday starts a three-day State visit to Thailand at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
President of Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Extends Raya Eidil Adha Greetings to Muslim Community
On the occasion of Raya Eidil Adha of the Muslim community, Bui Thi Minh Hoai, Politburo Member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF), sent a congratulatory letter to Muslim dignitaries, religious officials, and the entire Muslim community in Vietnam.
