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As part of his official visit to Laos, Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith attended a traditional Lao wrist-tying ceremony in Vientiane on the evening of October 8.

During his official visit to Laos, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held talks with Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith in Vientiane, reaffirming the determination to deepen the great friendship and special solidarity between the two countries, while seeking breakthroughs in economic, transport and logistics connectivity.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s official visit to Laos on October 8-9 is expected to help translate “strategic cohesion” into concrete cooperation, deepen political trust, and create new momentum for economic, infrastructure, energy, trade and investment links.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Vientiane on October 8, beginning an official visit to Laos at the invitation of Lao Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on an official visit to Cambodia from October 9 - 10, 2026 at the invitation of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. Ahead of the visit, Vietnam News Agency spoke with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong about its significance and the expectations surrounding it.

A national-level architectural and artistic heritage site in Da Nang honours Confucius and distinguished Confucian scholars, reflecting Vietnam’s long-standing tradition of valuing education and respecting teachers. Known as Van Thanh - Khong Mieu, the site also preserves important cultural and historical values associated with Confucian learning.

Vietnam’s GDP is estimated to have grown by 9.01% year on year in the first nine months of 2026. Agriculture, forestry and fisheries are estimated to have expanded by 4.02%, industry and construction by 11.21%, and services by 8.69%, contributing 5.35%, 49.62% and 45.03% respectively to the overall increase in value added.

Vietnam attaches importance to its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Panama, regarding it as a key partner in Latin America, said National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man.

Panama considers Vietnam a leading important partner in Southeast Asia, and wants to further deepen comprehensive cooperation with the country, particularly in economy, trade and investment, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino told Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in Hanoi on October 7.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s official visit to Cambodia is seen as a significant step in strengthening Cambodia-Vietnam relations, moving from “political trust” to “development momentum” and from “historical proximity” to “strategic closeness,” according to Uch Leang, Acting Director of the Department of Asia, Africa and Middle East Studies at the Royal Academy of Cambodia’s Institute of International Relations.

Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh has highlighted four areas to realise the strategic cohesion between the two countries while granting an interview to the Vietnam News Agency ahead of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s upcoming official visit to the neighbouring country. The ambassador highly valued the visit, made at the invitation of PM Saleumxay Kommasith from October 8-9, describing it as an important event for the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between Laos and Vietnam.

Binh Thanh ancient tower is a valuable architectural relic in Phuoc Chi commune, Tay Ninh province. Dating back to around the eighth to ninth centuries, the structure is associated with the late period of the Oc Eo culture.

Vietnam's tourism sector maintained strong growth in the first nine months of 2026, welcoming 17.68 million international visitors, up 14.5% year on year. The growth was supported by a safe and secure environment, favourable visa policies, stronger tourism promotion, diverse tourism products, and Vietnam's appeal in terms of natural landscapes, culture, cuisine and competitive travel costs.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam held talks with President of Panama José Raúl Mulino right after the welcome ceremony for the Panamanian leader in Hanoi on October 6.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse hosted an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on October 6 afternoon for Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and his spouse, who are paying an official visit to Vietnam from October 5-8.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse hosted an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on the afternoon of October 6 for Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and his spouse, who are paying an official visit to Vietnam from October 5-8. Following the ceremony, the two leaders held talks.

One of the largest ethnic communities in Dien Bien province, the Mong people continue to preserve their cultural identity through the sound of the khen, or panpipe, traditional clothing and long-standing customs. Today, these traditions are not only being passed down through generations but are also contributing to the development of community-based tourism.

President of the Republic of Panama José Raúl Mulino and his spouse visited the Temple of Literature in Hanoi on the morning of October 6 during their official visit to Vietnam. The historic site is a symbol of Vietnam’s scholarly tradition, respect for learning and teachers, and is home to the country’s first university. 

The 2026 Hanoi Open Dragon Boat and Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Race was held on West Lake on October 4, drawing nearly 900 athletes from embassies, international organisations, localities, universities, businesses and clubs. The event was held to mark the 72nd anniversary of Capital Liberation Day.

President of the Republic of Panama José Raúl Mulino and his spouse are on an official visit to Vietnam from October 5-8 at the invitation of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President To Lam and his spouse. The visit comes shortly after the two countries marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025.