Viet Nam & World

Viet Nam-Japan healthcare cooperation is entering a higher-quality phase, with a focus on advanced technologies, human resource development and building a sustainable health system.

Welcoming the first-ever visit to Viet Nam by a Croatian foreign minister since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1994, Trung described the trip as a strong signal of Croatia’s commitment to expanding multifaceted cooperation with Viet Nam. He affirmed that Viet Nam always treasures relations with traditional friends, with Croatia regarded as one of its priority partners in the Balkan region.

Affirming that Viet Nam always values its traditional friendship with countries in the Balkan region, with Croatia regarded as one of its priority partners, Giang spoke highly of bilateral collaboration achievements in politics-diplomacy, economy, culture, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.

Following the ceremony, the two sides held talks during which the Vietnamese minister emphasised the significance of the visit as the two countries celebrate the 10th anniversary of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and recently upgraded ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership under the spirit of “Shared Vision, Strategic Convergence and Substantive Cooperation,” during the state visit to India by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam from May 5-8.

Viet Nam regards Israel as an important partner in the region and wishes to further deepen bilateral friendship and cooperation across all fields, said Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Ky Son.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 18 received Russian Ambassador to Viet Nam Gennady Bezdetko at the Government headquarters in Ha Noi.

Viet Nam always values strengthening and expanding relations with its traditional friends in Europe, including Croatia, said Prime Minister Le Minh Hung while receiving Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman in Ha Noi on May 18.

The Royal Thai Navy's vessel HTMS Prachuap Khiri Khan arrived at Nha Rong - Khanh Hoi International Port in Ho Chi Minh City on May 18, beginning a friendship visit to the southern largest city until May 23 to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Thailand (1976–2026).

A programme marking the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh was held in Hiroshima prefecture of Japan on May 17, highlighting the late leader's diplomatic thought and enduring values of peace, friendship and international cooperation.

On the occasion of the 212th anniversary of the National Day of the Kingdom of Norway (May 17, 1814-2026), General Secretary and President To Lam sent a congratulatory message to King Harald V on May 17.

With Viet Nam–Korea ties expanding across multiple fields, he noted that honouring President Ho Chi Minh in the RoK carries significance beyond the overseas Vietnamese. It offers a chance to raise mutual understanding, empathy, and bonds between the Vietnamese and Korean people built on shared values of peace, cooperation, and development.

In the context of the growing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Viet Nam and France, Hai said GCVF should position itself as a bridge for knowledge and technology transfer, bringing scientific and technological achievements from France and Europe to support Viet Nam’s practical development needs.

This political and cultural activity carried profound significance, offering participants an opportunity to reflect on President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality and lifestyle while reinforcing efforts to study and follow his example.

On the morning of May 15 (local time), in Caracas, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the city authorities and the Embassy of Viet Nam, solemnly held a wreath-laying ceremony at the monument of President Ho Chi Minh on the occasion of the 136th anniversary of his birth (May 19, 1890 – May 19, 2026).

Authorities of the northern province of Lang Son and Pingxiang city in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China held talks on May 15 at Tan Thanh (Viet Nam) – Po Chai (China) clearance point near markers 1090–1091 in Hoang Van Thu commune of Lang Son to promote trade, develop smart border gates and expand cross-border tourism cooperation.

The European Union (EU)'s commitments and vision for sustainable development, combined with Ho Chi Minh City’s dynamic, open, creative spirit and strong aspirations for growth, are set to generate successful economic projects with great community payoff.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Head of ASEAN SOM of Viet Nam Dang Hoang Giang and Deputy Secretary of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Grahame Morton co-chaired the 33rd ASEAN–New Zealand Dialogue in Christchurch, New Zealand, on May 14-15.

Viet Nam stands ready to contribute to promoting dialogue and cooperation between BRICS and the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in areas such as supply chains and development finance, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang said at a discussion session on May 15 as part of the expanded BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in India.

On the occasion of the visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) by Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung, who is Special Envoy of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam, the Vietnamese Embassy in the DPRK organised a photo exhibition showcasing relations between the two countries.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi had a working session with a delegation from the Russian Federation Council led by First Deputy Chairman Andrey Yatskin, in Moscow on May 14, discussing the expansion of multifaceted cooperation in 2026.