General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, together with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, departed Hanoi on October 28 for a three-day official visit to the UK.

A side discussion on the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) – a foundation for protecting sovereignty and strengthening multilateralism took place in Hanoi on October 26, under the chair of Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu, as part of the convention signing ceremony.

Vietnam and Finland have issued a joint statement on establishing a strategic partnership during the official visit to the European country from October 20 – 22 by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam.

Vietnam always attaches importance to and wishes to further strengthen its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Hungary, its first comprehensive partner in Central and Eastern Europe, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man affirmed.

Vietnam’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 term, with 180 votes, the highest among Asia-Pacific candidates competing for seats in this body, affirms the country’s rising international position and reputation, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang.

Vietnam has fulfilled its duties as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023–2025 term, demonstrating its capability, prestige, and strong sense of responsibility. This provides a solid foundation for Vietnam to continue building on its achievements and prepare for its candidacy for re-election to the UNHRC for the 2026–2028 term, with a commitment to making further positive and constructive contributions, Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, WTO, and other international organisations in Geneva.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision establishing the steering committee for the Opening for the Signature of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) and related events in Vietnam.

Within just 12 years, Vietnam has climbed from the 76th place in 2013 to the group of economies with innovation outperforming their development level, which highlights the country’s sustained efforts but also points out challenges that lie ahead.

State President Luong Cuong’s attendance at the High-level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) and his bilateral activities in the US from September 21–24 have been hailed by international experts and media as an important milestone, demonstrating Vietnam’s growing role on the international arena.

State President Luong Cuong attended the opening of the High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York on September 23 (local time).

Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, together with his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, will attend the 46th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-46) and pay an official visit to Malaysia.

State President Luong Cuong held talks with visiting Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn in Hanoi on September 10, during which the two leaders sought measures to boost the Vietnam - Australia ties to a new height.