Bangkok crowned world’s most-visited city for international travellersBangkok has been named the most visited city by international tourists in the world for 2025, according to the Top 100 City Destinations Index 2025 report released by Euromonitor International.
Rosatom pledges support for Vietnam’s peaceful nuclear energy developmentVietnam aims to continue practical and effective cooperation with Russia across all fields, including the peaceful use of nuclear energy, for the benefit of both nations and for regional and global peace, stability, and development, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on December 11.
UNDP seeks continued cooperation with Vietnam to advance women's participation in leadership, managementThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has expressed its desire to continue working with Vietnam to promote women’s participation in leadership and management roles, with a particular focus on enhancing the engagement of female elected representatives in the National Assembly (NA) and at provincial and communal levels.
US naval ships dock in Da Nang for four-day visitThe US Navy’s amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli and guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls, carrying more than 2,000 officers and sailors under the command of Rear Admiral Thomas Shultz, Commander of US Expeditionary Strike Group 7, arrived at Da Nang’s Tien Sa Port on December 8 for a four-day friendly visit.
Severe floods hit Indonesia, Thailand and MalaysiaSevere floods and landslides have battered Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia in recent days, causing widespread destruction, mass evacuations and a rising death toll across the region.
Malaysia bans social media for users under 16 starting in 2026From 2026, Malaysian residents under the age of 16 will not be allowed to register social media accounts.
Vietnamese universities make major leaps in QS sustainability rankingsFive out of twelve Vietnamese universities have risen in the latest QS sustainability rankings, with Hue University making the most dramatic progress, jumping more than 700 places.
Vietnamese, Algerian PMs hold talks, elevate ties to strategic partnershipPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Algerian counterpart Sifi Ghrieb agreed to elevate Vietnam – Algeria relations to a strategic partnership during their talks in Algiers on the morning of November 19 (local time), as part of the Vietnamese leader’s official visit to the African country.
Indonesia launches classroom digitalisation programme nationwideIndonesia on November 17 launched a programme to deploy interactive flat panels (IFPs), or smartboards, marking the beginning of a nationwide digitalisation plan for classrooms aimed at modernising the public education system under the theme “Digitalisation for a Smart Indonesia.”
UN official lauds Vietnam’s hosting of historic convention signingGhada Waly, outgoing Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has praised Vietnam’s proactive and constructive participation in negotiation and preparations for the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime recently held in Hanoi.
Vietnam, Jordan have great potential to deepen cooperation: Party chiefVietnam and Jordan have great potential to deepen cooperation not only for the benefit of their people but also for the interests of ASEAN and the Middle East, Party General Secretary To Lam said on November 12 during his meeting with King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein.
Vietnam, China press associations strengthen professional exchange, cooperationA delegation from the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) has carried out a series of professional exchanges and cooperation activities with Chinese counterparts, as part of a working visit to China at the invitation of the All-China Journalists Association (ACJA).
Vietnam welcomes nearly 17.2 million foreign tourists in Jan-OctForeign arrivals in Vietnam neared 17.2 million during January-October, up 21.5% year-on-year, signaling momentum heading into year-end peak season, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism reported on November 6.
Malaysia hunts scam suspects operating in CambodiaMalaysian police are hunting seven Malaysian nationals accused of involvement in online scam syndicates operating in Cambodia by Singaporean authorities, according to Cambodia’s SBM News.
Party General Secretary leaves Hanoi for official visit to UKGeneral 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.
Hanoi Convention – a foundation for protecting sovereignty, enhancing multilateralismA 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, Finland issue joint statement on establishing strategic partnershipVietnam 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 seeks to deepen multifaceted ties with Hungary: NA ChairmanVietnam 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 UN Human Rights Council affirms growing global standing: Deputy FMVietnam’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 affirms role as active, responsible, constructive member of UN Human Rights CouncilVietnam 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.