The establishment of a strategic partnership with Finland during the visit marked a breakthrough in the two countries’ relations, which are now more intensive, trustworthy, and comprehensive than ever.

General Secretary Tô Lâm emphasised that the Party, State and people of Vietnam always appreciate and deeply remember the help and support of the Finnish people in the early period of the renewal process, especially Finland's non-refundable aid to Vietnam in the fields of water supply and drainage, hunger eradication and poverty reduction, climate change adaptation, and forestry.

Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn suggested that UNODC explore opportunities to assist Vietnamese ministries and sectors in implementing projects under the National Target Programme on Drug Prevention and Control.

During the official visit of General Secretary Tô Lâm to Finland from October 20-22, 2025, at the invitation of President Alexander Stubb, the leaders decided to elevate Việt Nam - Finland relations, established in 1973, to a Strategic Partnership.

The visit will be made at the invitation of Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Both leaders agreed to make full use of the EU–Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), facilitating business connections, trade promotion and market access, especially in agricultural products and consumer goods.

The documents include a MoU on bilateral cooperation in environment, biodiversity, and climate change adaptation between the two countries.

Việt Nam looks forward to stronger cooperation with Hessen in developing an international financial centre, as well as in labour and employment.

The Government leader highlighted Việt Nam's move to enhance delegation of power to local authorities and encouraged Gunma to continue bolstering cooperation with Vietnamese localities through specific and substantive projects which could leverage each side’s strengths and deliver harmonious benefits. Besides, he suggested exploring new partnerships with other provinces and cities.

In terms of trade, South Africa is Việt Nam’s largest trading partner and export market in Africa, with two-way trade in 2024 reaching nearly US$1.8 billion.

The ongoing visit marks the highest-level visit by a Vietnamese leader to Finland, underscoring Hà Nội's profound regard for its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with the Nordic nation.

Việt Nam's head of the Permanent Mission of Việt Nam to Geneva praised the WMO and the UN for their efforts to make early warning a global public good, saving lives and safeguarding development.

Vietnam stands ready to accelerate the national rollout of the EW4All roadmap in close coordination with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the broader United Nations system, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Geneva Mai Phan Dung.

The signing of Hanoi Convention is the result of a journey that highlights Vietnam’s active participation in discussions and content development of the convention over the past five years.

The organization of the upcoming 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, to be celebrated with various cultural and artistic performances, must be distinctive, inspiring, and filled with national pride, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.

Per capita GDP is projected at US$5,400–5,500, while the poverty rate, measured by the multidimensional poverty standard, is expected to decline by 1–1.5 per cent.

Talking to Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Kover Laszlo following an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on October 20, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man underlined the long-standing friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

The private sector is identified as the primary engine of growth and innovation, with priority given to building regional and global-scale private conglomerates, while also supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and fostering household and cooperative economies.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will make an official visit to Việt Nam from October 24 to 25 at the invitation of State President Lương Cường, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will make an official visit to Vietnam from October 24 to 25 at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.