Three former US ambassadors reflect on the remarkable 30-year journey of Việt Nam–US relations, from wartime adversaries to comprehensive strategic partners, highlighting humanitarian healing, education, and economic transformation.

Three former US ambassadors to Vietnam have shared their views on the past achievements and future prospects of bilateral relations as the two countries celebrate the 30th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations this July.

National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh arrived in Paris on July 10, beginning her five-day working visit to France.

The Vietnamese delegation at the ongoing 47^th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee emphasized that Vietnam always pays attention to integrating the spirit and provisions of the World Heritage Convention into its domestic laws and policies.

The 59th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has concluded with the adoption of 26 resolutions and decisions – two of which were co-sponsored and co-drafted by Việt Nam as part of a core group of nations.

Deputy PM and FM Bui Thanh Son, on behalf of ASEAN countries, commended the strong and substantive growth in the ASEAN-New Zealand partnership over the past 50 years and supported elevating it to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership this year.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged nationwide efforts to totally eradicate makeshift and dilapidated housing by August 31. All substandard homes belonging to national contributors, relatives of martyrs, and revolutionary veterans must be addressed no later than July 27, 2025.

PM Phạm Minh Chính instructed relevant bodies to propose updates and new solutions to further improve land governance.

UN Resident Coordinator in Việt Nam Pauline Tamesis highlighted the pioneering role of Vietnamese female diplomats, emphasising that Vietnamese women have made significant contributions across fields, particularly in positioning Việt Nam as a shining example of peace and progress.

Vu Viet Trang, General Director of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), stressed that national branding is no longer just the responsibility of the media sector; it must be a central component of Vietnam’s long-term development strategy.

Việt Nam, Japan agreed to jointly accelerate the implementation of new pillars of cooperation in science and technology, innovation, and high-quality human resources training.

ASEAN welcomed New Zealand’s support in cybersecurity, maritime security, disaster relief, and transnational crime combat.

Ambassador He Wei expressed his hope that the VNA would continue to strengthen cooperation with Chinese media agencies to enhance the effectiveness of information dissemination, especially in 2025 - a significant year in bilateral relations.

Member countries welcomed Việt Nam's initiative to establish a periodic Mekong–Japan Business Forum to tap into the potential and contributions of businesses from both sides.

The Indonesian official proposed the two countries strengthen cooperation in food security, green economy, circular economy, renewable energy, science – technology,

Microfilm holdings of nearly three million images – comprising documents and artefacts relating to North-Vietnamese and Liberation forces prior to 1975 and kept at the Việt Nam Centre and Archive, Texas Tech University – constitute a valuable source of information on Vietnamese soldiers who died or went missing in the war.

The State leader praised Việt Nam Association for Promoting Education's nearly 30-year track record of advancing intellectual standards, developing workforce, and nurturing talents, which have been the backbone of Việt Nam's comprehensive education reforms.

Presenting a summary of the draft report, chairman of the NA's Committee for Culture and Education and standing deputy head of the Supervision Delegation Nguyễn Đắc Vinh stated that Việt Nam's workforce currently meets the requirements for continued socio-economic development.

Việt Nam’s Ministry of National Defence invited military units from five countries to participate in the parade as a gesture of friendship, solidarity and close bonds between the people and army of Việt Nam and its traditional allies.

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone encouraged Vietnamese businesses to expand investment in Laos, particularly in energy, mining, telecommunications, tourism, and high-tech agriculture.