Viet Nam and Laos are strengthening defence cooperation, marked by the inauguration and handover of the headquarters of the Lao Border Guard Command at a ceremony held in Vientiane on April 23.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung on April 23 attended the Viet Nam – RoK Economic Forum in Ha Noi, where both called for advancing bilateral cooperation in industry, investment and science-technology.

First Lady of the Republic of Korea Kim Hea Kyung attended the Korea Culture and Tourism Festival 2026 with a wide range of vibrant activities in Ha Noi on April 23, as part of President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit to Viet Nam.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man welcomed the signing of important cooperation documents during President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung's ongoing state visit to Viet Nam, affirming that the Vietnamese legislature will support and oversee the implementation.

Viet Nam and China have demonstrated a high level of political trust and shared a strong desire to elevate bilateral ties, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on April 23.

A delegation of the Ha Noi Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee, and Fatherland Front Committee on April 22 laid wreaths at the monument to Vladimir Ilyich Lenin at Chi Lang Park on Dien Bien Phu street, Ba Dinh ward, on the occasion of his 156th birth anniversary (April 22, 1870–2026).

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) have agreed to expand cooperation for the 2025–2030 period, with a focus on green transformation and enhancement of global competitiveness.

The Vietnamese leader acknowledged and highly valued Tezolmez’s active contributions to the friendship and cooperation between Viet Nam and Türkiye, particularly in Istanbul - an important economic, commercial, and international exchange hub.

Viet Nam called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, refrain from actions that could escalate tensions, and avoid the threat or use of force. Disputes must be resolved through peaceful means based on international law and the UN Charter.

On parliamentary cooperation, the top Vietnamese legislator called for increased the exchange of high-level delegations and closer collaboration between the two legislatures, including sharing legislative experience and strengthening ties between their respective committees.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Italy at noon on April 14 (local time) as part of his official visit to Italy.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam visited the Xiong'an New Area in Hebei province on April 14, shortly after arriving in Beijing International Airport for his four-day state visit to China.

Prime Minister of the Slovakia Robert Fico arrived in Ha Noi on April 12 afternoon, beginning his three-day official visit to Viet Nam at the invitation of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s official visit to Viet Nam, scheduled for April 12 - 14, is expected to provide an opportunity for both sides to further consolidate political trust, advance practical cooperation, and open new directions for bilateral relations.

A vibrant celebration of traditional New Year festivals from Cambodia, Laos and Thailand held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 11 helped deepen friendship, cultural understanding and solidarity between Viet Nam and the countries.

An exhibition titled “Soyuz 37 Joint Flight – A symbol of Viet Nam–Russia space cooperation” opened in Ha Noi on April 10, offering a comprehensive look at the historic 1980 mission and its enduring significance in bilateral relations.

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu laid wreaths at the Independence Monument, the Memorial to late King Norodom Sihanouk, and the Cambodia–Viet Nam Friendship Monument in Phnom Penh on April 10, within the framework of his official visit to Cambodia.

Viet Nam’s national football team surged nine places to 99th in the latest FIFA world rankings released after the March 2026 FIFA international window, marking the biggest jump of any team worldwide in this update.

Viet Nam is seeking to promote the export of its key commodities, particularly coffee beans, to the Algerian market as bilateral economic and trade ties have continued to expand.

Viet Nam beat Malaysia 3-1 at Thien Truong Stadium on March 31 evening to finish their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a perfect record of six wins from six matches.