Vietnam and Brazil set up diplomatic ties on May 8, 1989./.

Over the past years, through various cooperation mechanisms, including those involved the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Vietnam and the US have effectively collaborated in various fields.
Vietnam has been actively adopting various measures to draw foreign tourists, improve the quality of its tourism sector, and facilitate the entry and stay of foreign nationals.
Vietnam has introduced regulations to simplify investment procedures, making it easier for foreign firms to establish long-term operations in the country.
Vietnam supports the international community's mediation efforts aimed at finding lasting peaceful solutions to conflicts, ensuring the involvement of all relevant parties in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter.
PM Pham Minh Chinh urged the Brazilian Government and business community to advocate for the Vietnam-MERCOSUR FTA, as well as the two countries’ agreements on trade, investment, labour, visas, and double taxation avoidance.
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane believed that Vietnam will successfully realise the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress, especially as it approaches the 14th National Party Congress, and on the way to become a developed, high-income nation by 2045.
Hang made the statement while answering a reporter’s query about Vietnam’s handling and receiving of Vietnamese nationals deported from the US, as President Donald Trump has announced that he will enact a deportation campaign against illegal immigrants or those with prior criminal records, which include Vietnamese.
The government leader emphasised that the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos is a unique relationship in the world.
The ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2025, themed Building a United, Inclusive, and Resilient ASEAN amidst Global Transformations, will take place on February 25-26 in Hanoi.
Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to preserving and strengthening the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation with Laos in a more practical and effective manner.
The 15th National Assembly (NA) heard a proposal and a verification report on the legislature's draft resolution on special mechanisms and policies for the development of urban railway networks in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City .
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Speaking at a group discussion on the draft Law on the Government Organisation (revised), the draft Law on the Organisation of Local Government, and a draft resolution addressing a number of issues related to State apparatus restructuring as part of the National Assembly’s 9th extraordinary session on February 13, the Party chief said that the policy is something the people have long awaited.
A ceremony was held in Havana on February 12 to mark the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - 2025), with the attendance of high-ranking Cuban leaders and representatives from Cuban socio-political organisations and the Vietnamese community in Cuba.
A ceremony was held in Hong Kong on February 12 to mark the 75th anniversary of the Vietnam-China diplomatic relations (January 18, 1950-2025).
In the morning, lawmakers will debate the draft Law on the Government Organisation (revised), the draft Law on the Organisation of Local Government, and a draft resolution addressing a number of issues related to State apparatus restructuring.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Cambodian Senate President and CPP President Samdech Techo Hun Sen highlighted the potential of economic cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia, particularly in investment, trade, and tourism, noting that the two economies are complementary to each other.
PM Pham Minh Chinh thanked Samsung Vietnam General Director Choi Joo Ho for his contributions to the development of Samsung Vietnam and the relationship between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK)
The parades will be moments to honour the great significance of the August Revolution and the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, as well as to showcase the unceasing growth of the country’s armed forces over the past eight decades.