The Commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael Anderson, has warned of the growing threat posed by two terrorist groups — the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaeda — particularly in the Sahel and West Africa.

The latest meetings between Russia and the US, as well as trilateral talks involving Ukraine, show that channels of dialogue are being maintained, but they remain insufficient to produce substantive change.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man hosted separate receptions in Ha Noi on January 13 for Cambodian Ambassador Chea Kimtha, US Ambassador Marc Knapper, and Philippine Ambassador Meynardo L.B. Montealegre, who came to bid farewell to the top legislator at the end of their tenures in Viet Nam.

Vietnamese entrepreneurs and people in the US show keen interest and high expectations for the Congress’s strategic directions, especially regarding institutional reform, private economic development, high-quality investment attraction, and sustainable development.

As Viet Nam grapples with extensive damage caused by recent storms and prolonged flooding, especially in the central and Central Highlands regions, the international community has offered emergency assistance to help the country overcome the crisis.

The recent joint trade–security agreement reached between the Republic of Korea (RoK) and the US marks the end of months of prolonged and deadlocked negotiations.

In the closing session, representatives from the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) and the Vietnamese negotiating team stated that the talks yielded positive results, laying a favourable foundation for the early conclusion of the Viet Nam – US Reciprocal Trade Agreement.

Dien reaffirmed Viet Nam’s determination to build a balanced and sustainable trade relationship with the US.

A US delegation led by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is paying an official visit to Viet Nam from November 2–3.

State President Luong Cuong and high-ranking Vietnamese delegation used their UN platform to narrate the country’s remarkable journey from war-torn poverty to a middle-income nation brimming with potential. Their speeches painted a picture of a Viet Nam poised for prosperity, ready to embrace a new era of growth.

State President Luong Cuong received US lawmakers in New York on September 23 (local time) as part of his ongoing US trip for the High-level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and bilateral activities.

State President Luong Cuong met with a delegation of Oregon legislators, led by Representative Daniel Loc Nguyen, Chair of the House Committee on Economic Development, on September 21 morning (local time), as part of his working trip to attend the High-Level General Debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80) and engage in bilateral activities in the US.

As part of his bilateral activities in Seattle, US, State President Luong Cuong and a high-ranking delegation of Viet Nam attended an aircraft handover ceremony between Boeing and Vietnamese carrier Vietjet at Boeing’s factory on September 21 (local time).

State President Luong Cuong received President and Chief Executive Officer of Costco Ron Vachris on September 21 (local time) as part of his bilateral activities in Seattle, the US, during which, the former welcomed Costco’s proposal to establish an official presence and make long-term investment in Viet Nam.

State President Luong Cuong met with Lieutenant Governor of Washington Denny Heck in Seattle city on September 21 morning (US time) as part of his working trip to attend the High-Level General Debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) and engage in bilateral activities in the US.

The People’s Committee of Quang Tri, in collaboration with the US Army Pacific, held on September 19 the closing ceremony of the 2025 Pacific Partnership Programme in Nam Dong Ha ward.

US President Donald Trump has begun a state visit to the UK - a leading partner of the US in Europe.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien on September 15 sent a letter to United States Secretary of Commerce (DOC) Howard Lutnick requesting the DOC and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to reconsider their decision to reject the equivalency recognition of 12 Vietnamese marine fisheries. He emphasised that such a decision could lead to serious disruptions in bilateral trade.

The US–Viet Nam Friendship Festival opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 6, introducing the diverse cultures of the two nations and highlighting the spirit of reconciliation, cooperation, and future-oriented partnership between the two peoples.

The Vietnamese communities in areas affected by the recent earthquake with tsunami warnings in eastern Russia are currently safe, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang stated at a regular press briefing on July 31.