While in the Philippines, the Vietnamese delegation will pay courtesy calls on local leaders and the Commander of Coast Guard District Central Visayas, engage in bilateral talks with the Philippine Coast Guard, take part in sports and cultural exchanges, and conduct joint at-sea training exercises, among others.

The term of office for foreign judges appointed to the specialised court, as well as for Vietnamese citizens appointed to the specialised court, is five years from the date of appointment.

Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn highlighted a 2.5-fold increase in agreements this year and called for concentrated resources to ensure major projects bring real results.

Concluding the Government’s meeting on reviewing and removing bottlenecks for the implementation of the two-tier local government model on October 1, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underscored that as long as citizens continue to complain, the Government must work to find effective solutions, and where localities remain underdeveloped, the Government must take responsibility for supporting and driving growth.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that Vietnam closely follows developments in Cuba, shares the difficulties the country is facing, and is confident that under the leadership of the Communist Party of Cuba, the country will continue to safeguard its achievements and gain new successes in national construction and development.

Marvell pledged to further deepen and enhance partnerships with Vietnamese ministries, sectors, localities, and universities to promote the development of the semiconductor ecosystem and human resources training

PM Phạm Minh Chính emphasised the desire to work with Cuba’s Party, State, Government and people to preserve, nurture and advance the exemplary relationship built by generations of leaders from both countries.

Acknowledging uneven capacity among commune-level officials, especially in governance, IT, and accountability, the PM called for meticulous assessment to overcome the challenges as well as guidance on determining job positions and staffing quotas at the communal level.

Party General Secretary To Lam hosted a reception for President of the National Assembly of People's Power and President of the Council of State of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez in Hanoi on October 1, on the occasion of the latter’s official visit to Vietnam.

The longstanding traditional friendship between Việt Nam and Russia has been and will continue to be strengthened, Đỗ Văn Chiến, Politburo member, and President of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee, said.

Cuba highly values learning from Việt Nam's practical experience in reform and building socialism, particularly in preparation for the 9th Congress of the Communist Party of Cuba in 2026.

Over the past 65 years, the rare, special, pure and faithful friendship between Việt Nam and Cuba has been continuously strengthened and expanded, contributing to peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and globally.

Visible improvements in housing, transport, administrative services, schools, and hospitals, he said, are the clearest proof of the Party’s leadership, the State’s governance, and the management of authorities.

German leaders welcomed Deputy PM Nguyễn Hoà Bình’s visit, which comes as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties and 15 years of their Strategic Partnership

The two-tier local administration apparatus has been largely consolidated with smooth operations, uninterrupted service delivery, and improved public service, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Việt Nam once again reaffirmed its commitment to actively contributing to peace and stability in Southeast Asia, including through joint efforts to build trust and promote dialogue among all parties concerned in Myanmar.

Vietnam is strongly committed to global efforts on disarmament, nuclear non-proliferation, and ensuring the right of all countries to develop and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, affirmed Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN) Ambassador Do Hung Viet.

As a member of the NPT, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), Việt Nam consistently emphasises the necessity of adherence to international law and the UN Charter.

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) is currently publishing a daily Russian-language bulletin, stepping up the provision of news on digital platforms, and wants to enhance cooperation with St. Petersburg’s administration and media agencies to spread reliable information to the Russian public, said its General Director Vu Viet Trang.

Commending Việt Nam's strong efforts against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, the French environment minister reaffirmed France’s support within the EU to help Việt Nam lift the IUU "yellow card".