Vietnam welcomes ceasefire agreement between Israel, Hamas: Spokesperson

Vietnam welcomes ceasefire agreement between Israel, Hamas: Spokesperson

Vietnam welcomes the Israel - Hamas agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip soon and highly values countries' mediation and reconciliation efforts that helped achieve this outcome, stated Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on October 14.

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Permanent Deputy PM suggests stronger Vietnam - Türkiye defense industry cooperation

Vietnam and Türkiye should further deepen their collaboration, including in the defense industry, to contribute positively to overall bilateral relations for the shared benefit and for peace, cooperation, and development in their respective regions and the world, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh told visiting President of the Turkish Defense Industry Agency Haluk Görgün during their meeting in Hanoi on October 14.

Japan sends first emergency relief shipment to Vietnam’s flood-affected areas


The Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on October 13 received a shipment of emergency relief goods from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to assist residents in Bac Ninh province affected by recent flooding.

Vietnam seeks stronger cooperation with E.U., Belgium in environment, sustainable development


Acting Vietnamese Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang has recently met with European Union (E.U.) and Belgian officials in Brussels to enhance comprehensive cooperation in green growth and long-term sustainability, highlighting untapped potential in environmental and agricultural ties.
Vietnam highlights rule of law, maritime peace at Asia-Pacific lawyers’ annual conference

Vietnam proposed strengthening the foundations of peace, cooperation and development in the East Sea (aka South China Sea) based on international law and upholding the role of law in preserving indigenous cultural diversity amid globalization at the 38th annual conference of the Law Association for Asia and the Pacific (LAWASIA 2025), which concluded in Hanoi on October 13.

Hanoi gears up to host opening for signature of U.N. Convention against cybercrime


Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son presided over a meeting of the steering board for the Opening for Signature of the U.N. Convention against Cybercrime and related events in Vietnam on October 13.

Active contributions to UNHRC – key foundation for Vietnam’s re-election


Vietnamese delegates have actively joined multiple meetings and debates within the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), highlighting Vietnam’s commitment to promoting and protecting human rights and stressing the importance of bridging political division and fostering cooperation and trust through dialogue.
Lost German tourists found safe in Hoang Lien National Park

The People’s Committee of Ta Van commune in Lao Cai province reported that the local rescue force found two foreign tourists at 11 a.m. on September 29 in Hoang Lien National Park in Sin Chai village.

Indian electrician saved after heart attack at sea


While working on a ship off the coast of Ba Ria - Vung Tau (Ho Chi Minh City), an Indian electrician suddenly suffered severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, and collapsed.

Russian medical team aids passenger during Vietnam Airlines flight


A Russian passenger received timely medical assistance from a delegation of doctors from the Russian Ministry of Health while travelling on a Vietnam Airlines flight from Moscow to Hanoi.
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