Vietnam Reaffirms Goodwill in Adhering to 1982 UNCLOS
14:00 | 13/07/2026
Vietnam has reaffirmed its commitment to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and called for disputes in the East Sea to be resolved through peaceful means, cooperation and full respect for international law, diplomatic processes and legal mechanisms.
Local Diplomacy Increasingly Emerges as Frontline of International Integration
16:36 | 11/06/2026
On June 10 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held the 2026 Conference of Leaders of Local Foreign Affairs Agencies to review local external affairs work and discuss orientations and solutions to improve the effectiveness of external relations activities in the new period.
People-to-People Diplomacy in New Era: From Party’s Guidelines to Breakthrough Solutions for Enhancing Practical Effectiveness
09:06 | 16/05/2026
On May 14 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a scientific seminar themed “People-to-people diplomacy in the new era: From the Party’s guidelines to breakthrough solutions for enhancing practical effectiveness.”
Vietnam Updates Legal Framework for Overseas Missions with Newly Adopted Law
14:58 | 24/04/2026
On the afternoon of April 23, as part of the agenda of the First Session of the 16th National Assembly of Vietnam, the legislature voted to adopt the Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Overseas Representative Missions of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam with a high approval rate.
Vietnam and UNODC Strengthen Cooperation in Combating Human Trafficking
15:34 | 10/03/2026
On March 9 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), organized an awareness-raising event on human trafficking aimed at forcing victims to commit crimes in scam centers. The event also introduced UNODC’s campaign #TrappedInScamCrime (#Mắcbẫytộiphạmlừađảo) in Vietnam.
Promoting Connecting Role of Vietnam’s Overseas Representative Agencies
14:58 | 12/01/2026
On January 11 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Public Security held a meeting with Heads of Vietnam’s overseas representative missions appointed in 2025. At the meeting, General Luong Tam Quang, Member of the Politburo and Minister of Public Security, emphasized the bridge-building role of Vietnam’s overseas representative missions in strengthening coordination between security and foreign affairs, with a view to ensuring national security, safety, and interests in the new situation.
People-to-people Diplomacy is A Pillar of Vietnam’s Diplomacy
07:09 | 01/01/2026
The Party Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a conference to review people-to-people diplomacy work in 2025 and deploy tasks for 2026 on the morning of December 30 in Hanoi.
Vietnam Ready to Cooperate and Share Experience with International Partners in Combating IUU Fishing
15:46 | 07/11/2025
On November 6, 2025, during the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang responded to several questions from reporters.
VND 12 Billion from Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Overseas Vietnamese Donated to Flood-Affected Areas
14:33 | 19/10/2025
On October 16, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee (VFFCC) received VND 12 billion contributed by the Party Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the overseas Vietnamese community to support residents in provinces severely affected by recent storms and floods.
Ambassador Knapper: US Will Continue to Accompany Vietnam in Strategic Goals
18:17 | 13/09/2025
Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung received US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper for a courtesy call on September 12 in Hanoi.
Vietnamese Diplomacy Asked to Help Connect Cooperation, Enhance Nation's Standing
10:35 | 26/08/2025
Hailing the sector’s outstanding achievements and contributions, Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Vietnamese diplomatic service is now facing a historic mission. He called on the sector to focus on building a comprehensive, modern, and professional diplomacy imbued with Vietnamese identity; ensuring comprehensiveness across all three pillars of Party diplomacy, State diplomacy, and people-to-people diplomacy; closely integrating diplomacy with national defence, security, economy, science and technology, culture, and foreign service information; and modernising itself in terms of mindset, methods, and tools.
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Discuss Coordination Mechanisms Amidst New Context and Developments
15:23 | 09/07/2025
On July 8 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a conference to coordinate their 2025 work plans. The event was co-chaired by VUFO President Phan Anh Son and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van.
2024 International Food Festival Showcase Traditional Foods from Countries Worldwide
13:56 | 10/12/2024
The 2024 international food festival opens with the theme of "Gastronomy of Unity" and draws the participation of 45 foreign embassies, foreign representative agencies, and units under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as 18 localities nationwide. The occasion offers the opportunity to showcase traditional and exotic foods from various countries and territories worldwide.
Delegation of the Global Collaborative Community Meets with Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
09:55 | 10/12/2024
On December 5, in Hanoi, as part of their visit to Vietnam, the Delegation of the Global Collaborative Community, led by pastor Bob Roberts, President of the Institute for Global Engagement (IGE), held a working session with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Water Puppet Show To Be The Highlight of Vietnam Day in Brazil
22:26 | 09/11/2024
The “Vietnam Days Abroad 2024” programme will take place in Brazil
UN Women Appreciates Vietnam's National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security
10:53 | 10/08/2024
Sima Bahous, executive director of UN Women, expressed great appreciation for the National Action Plan of Vietnam as a concrete step to promote the full, equal, and meaningful participation of women in the fields of politics, foreign affairs, defence, and security.
Geneva Agreement - Valuable Handbook on Foreign Affairs
15:02 | 21/07/2024
Historical lessons from the process of negotiating, signing and implementing the 1954 Geneva Agreement contributes to research, building and perfecting the theoretical basis and methodology for foreign affairs and diplomacy in the Ho Chi Minh era as well as building, perfecting and implementing the Party's foreign policy in new stages of national development.
Exhibition of Over 120 Documents Commemorating Geneva Agreement Opens in Hanoi
08:27 | 16/07/2024
The exhibition recreates the negotiation process, signing, and implementation of the Geneva Agreement and provides deeper knowledge of the significance of the Agreement.
The Role of Innovation and Creativity in Cultural Diplomacy
07:55 | 12/07/2024
The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a conference on July 9 in Hanoi on cultural diplomacy in 2024 to serve the country's socio-economic development. At the event, delegates agreed that cultural diplomacy needs continuous innovation, creativity, and flexibility in implementation, while also enhancing the application of science and technology to enrich the content and form of activities.
Seven Outstanding Results of the Politburo’s Resolution 36-NQ/TW on Overseas Vietnamese Affairs
09:20 | 05/06/2024
On June 3 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese (SCOV) held a press conference announcing the results of the 20-year implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution 36-NQ/TW on overseas Vietnamese affairs.
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