Currently, the Vietnamese Government is formulating and implementing a national action plan to address recommendations from the OECD's Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.
The international community has recognised and praised Vietnam’s socio-economic development achievements in 2025, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on January 8 at the ministry's regular press briefing.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about information regarding the current situation in Venezuela, spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on January 3.
Vietnam once again reaffirms its indisputable sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa in accordance with international law.
Vietnam stands ready to discuss with the US to further promote equitable and sustainable bilateral trade as well as the legitimate interests of people and businesses of both sides.
The Vietnamese communities in areas affected by the recent earthquake with tsunami warnings in eastern Russia are currently safe, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang stated at a regular press briefing on July 31.
Vietnam believes that the two countries will seriously implement the ceasefire agreement, continue dialogue and seek peaceful solutions to fundamentally resolve their differences, thereby contributing to maintaining peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world as well, Hang said.
The Foreign Ministry spokeperson was responding to a reporter's question regarding July 12, 2025, which marked the 9th anniversary of the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the East Sea arbitration case between the Philippines and China under Annex VII of UNCLOS.
According to the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia, 140 Vietnamese citizens were temporarily detained by Cambodian authorities in Phnom Penh on July 14 due to suspected involvement in online scam activities.
Vietnam has invited the defence ministers of Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, Cuba, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan to attend the celebration of the 80th National Day anniversary on September 2; and five countries – Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, and Belarus – to send forces to participate in the parade at the National Day celebration.
Speaking to reporters on June 26, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang stated that Vietnam calls all parties involved to seriously comply with the agreement, creating conditions for peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
Vietnam is the 10th BRICS partner country, alongside Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang emphasised that Vietnam calls on all relevant parties to exercise restraint, refrain from further escalation, and resolve disputes through peaceful means
Vietnam stands ready to cooperate with countries and stakeholders within existing cooperation frameworks and international laws and practices based on the principle of promptly safeguarding the migrants’ legitimate rights and interests as well as their dignity.
Vietnamese authorities are actively carrying out domestic procedures in accordance with national regulations for the signing of the upgraded ASEAN–China Free Trade Area (ACFTA), scheduled for October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The US Department of Commerce revealed on April 21 that it would be imposing tariffs on solar panels imported from four Southeast Asian countries. The average tariff rate for Vietnamese firms is expected to be around 395.9%, with some companies facing potential duties of up to 800%.
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 introduced regulations to simplify investment procedures, making it easier for foreign firms to establish long-term operations in the country.
Vietnam, as a comprehensive strategic partner with the Republic of Korea, has kept a close watch on the current developments in the country and believes that it will soon stabilise the situation and continue to achieve robust development in the coming time, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry's regular press conference in Hanoi on December 5, given recent political developments in the East Asian nation.