The World & Vietnam Report

10/07/2025

US AMBASSADOR MARC KNAPPER HIGHLIGHTS KEY PILARS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS OF VIETNAM-US RELATIONS

On July 8, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper highlighted key pillars of Vietnam – US cooperation while meeting with the press in Hanoi on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties (July 12, 1995 - 2025).

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09/07/2025

DEPUTY FM LE THI THU HANG MEETS WITH VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY IN POLAND

During her working visit to Poland from July 5–8, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang met with and learned about the situation of the Vietnamese community in Poland. She was accompanied by Vietnamese Ambassador to Poland, Ha Hoang Hai.

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09/07/2025

JULY OF HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE IN DPRK-VIETNAM RELATIONS

68 years back on July 8, 1957, the great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung met with Comrade President Ho Chi Minh, the esteemed leader of the Vietnamese people, for the first historic Pyongyang summit during Ho Chi Minh’s visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

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09/07/2025

VIETNAM ANNOUCES AMNESTY DECISION FOR 2ND ROUND IN 2025

On July 7, a press conference was held in Hanoi to announce the President’s decision on amnesty for the second round in 2025, on the occasion of the upcoming 80th National Day (September 2, 1945-2025).

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09/07/2025

DEPUTY PM, FM BUI THANH SON MEETS WITH THAI, LAO, CAMBODIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ON AMM 58 OCCASION

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son separately met with Lao, Cambodian and Thai Foreign Ministers on the occasion of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 58) and Post Ministerial Conferences in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 8, 2025.

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09/07/2025

DEPUTY PM, FM BUI THANH SON ATTENDS AICHR MEETING, PROMOTES COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO HUMAN RIGHTS IN ASEAN

Promoting and ensuring human rights involve multiple sectors and pillars, requiring a comprehensive approach and enhanced coordination between the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and specialised agencies to optimise resources for human rights cooperation, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has said.

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09/07/2025

[DIPLOMATIC PROTOCOL] RULE #3
🚘 VEHICLE SEATING ARRANGEMENTS – STANDARDS THAT REFLECT RANK AND STATUS
In diplomatic practice, the seating arrangement in official vehicles, particularly automobiles, follows strict protocol to ensure respect, proper hierarchy, and ceremonial decorum.
🔹 The seat of highest honour is the rear seat on the right-hand side (determined by the direction of travel). This position is reserved for the guest of honor or the most senior official.
🔹 The second seat of honour is the rear seat on the left-hand side, designated for the host or an official of next seniority.
🔹 When three passengers occupy the rear seat, the third individual sits in the center seat, thereby preserving the positions of honor on both sides.
📌 Note: In countries where vehicles are left-hand drive (steering wheel on the right), the order of honour for seating is reversed accordingly.
🎯 Significance:
In diplomatic engagements, vehicle seating arrangements are not merely procedural details, but a precise and meaningful expression of respect, protocol, and the formal recognition of rank and status accorded to guests and counterparts.

08/07/2025

VIETNAM'S MULTILATRAL DIPLOMACY: WHOLEHEARTED ACTION, STEADFAST ADVANCEMENT

In an era of globalization and in the face of regional and global challenges that no single country can tackle alone, multilateralism has increasingly become an essential component of contemporary international relations. For Vietnam, multilateral diplomacy is regarded by the Party and the State as a key element of the country’s foreign policy, making important contributions to national development, defense, and modernization. The year 2025 marks a significant milestone for multilateral diplomacy, commemorating major anniversaries such as the 30th anniversary of Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. Join us as we reflect on Vietnam’s journey in multilateral diplomacy and the enduring relevance of multilateralism in today’s world, with insights from two distinguished speakers: Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, former Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, and Ambassador of Australia to Vietnam Gillian Bird.

In an era of globalization and in the face of regional and global challenges that no single country can tackle alone, multilateralism has increasingly become an essential component of contemporary international relations. For Vietnam, multilateral diplomacy is regarded by the Party and the State as....

08/07/2025

PM PHAM MINH CHINH CALLS FOR DEEPER VIETNAM - WHO PARTNERSHIP IN SAFEGUARDING GLOBAL HEALTH

On July 6 (local time), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Rio de Janeiro, underscoring Vietnam’s strong commitment to cooperating with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to protect public health.

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08/07/2025

VIETNAMESE LEADERS SEND MESSAGES OF SYMPATHY TO US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP OVER TEXAS FLASH FLOODS

On July 7, Party General Secretary To Lam, President Luong Cuong, and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent messages of sympathy to U.S. President Donald Trump upon receiving news of the devastating flash floods that struck Kerr county, Texas, on July 4, 2025.

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08/07/2025

PM PHAM MINH CHINH HOLDS VIBRANT ACTIVITIES ON OCCASION OF BRICS EXPANDED SUMMIT

On July 7 (local time), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held separate meetings with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov, and UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Ali Bin Al Sayegh in Rio de Janeiro as part of his Brazil visit for the expanded BRICS Summit.

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08/07/2025

PM PHAM MINH CHINH AND CHINESE PREMIER LI QIANG AGREE TO BEEF UP COOPERATION IN VARIOUS FIELDS

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the occasion of the expanded BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 7 (local time) to discuss the ongoing development of Vietnam–China relations.

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