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In today’s podcast, we will listen to international perspectives on the peacekeeping efforts of Vietnam’s “Blue Beret” soldiers, as well as firsthand accounts from the soldiers themselves during the course of this noble mission.

A US delegation led by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth paid an official visit to Vietnam from November 2–3. General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, hosted a welcome ceremony for Hegseth and the two sides held talks on Nov. 2. Cooperation in war consequence remediation remained a highlight in bilateral defence ties.

Over the past week, central Vietnam has been battered by record-breaking rainfall. Exceptionally heavy rains, particularly in Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang, have caused widespread flooding and extensive destruction.

The Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention), has successfully concluded with 72 signatories from various regions of the world. International delegates shared with the Vietnam News Agency their impression at the event’s successful organisation and commended Vietnam’s efforts in fostering global cooperation against cybercrime.

The upcoming United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, to be opened for signature in Hanoi on October 25-26, is expected to serve as a powerful instrument in this silent war. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the significance of this Convention, and experts’ insights on Vietnam’s role as host of this global event.

Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation paid an official visit to Finland from October 20 to 22 at the invitation of Finnish President Alexander Stubb. Immediately afterwards, the Party leader and his entourage continued on a three-day official visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of President Rumen Radev.

The Vietnam Pavilion has won the silver award in the Exhibition Design category at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai in Japan, marking the first time the country has received this honour, according to the Department of International Cooperation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

From July 1, 2025, the two-tier local government model (comprising provincial and commune levels) officially came into operation. Thousands of commune-level administrative units nationwide have been reorganised to ensure a streamlined apparatus closer to and more responsive to the people. After three months of operation, personnel work – the key factor determining the efficiency of the apparatus – has seen marked changes alongside emerging challenges.

Party General Secretary To Lam is on a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) where he also attends a ceremony celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea. The visit from October 9 -11 is made at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the DPRK.

The PM laid stress on the need for immediate assistance for people to rebuild and repair homes, schools, and hospitals, provide temporary shelters for displaced families, and deliver aid to households who lost relatives, homes, or property.

Vietnam is nurturing the aspiration to become a new destination on the global financial map, aiming to establish a hub that attracts capital, technology, talent, and high-quality financial services. In today’s podcast, we will take a closer look at the country’s journey toward realising this goal.

Processing time for visa exemption certificates at Vietnamese representative offices abroad is shortened from two working days to one.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man is in Kuala Lumpur to attend the 46th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-46) and pay an official visit to Malaysia.

Over the past eight decades, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)  has grown stronger, retaining its position as the mainstream information source domestically while earning international credibility through global partnerships and a strong presence in global hotspots.

Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn and her spouse paid a state visit to Vietnam from September 9–12 at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his spouse. The trip came as bilateral relations thrive, particularly since the elevation of their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2024.

A grand ceremony and military parade has been held on September 2 morning at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

These days, Hanoi is alive with excitement as the city celebrates 80 years of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2). Streets are decorated with flags and flowers, while art performances, historical exhibitions, parades, and gratitude activities honouring national contributors draw large crowds of locals and visitors. All of this has left a deep impression on international friends.

An exhibition of national achievements celebrating the 80th anniversary of the National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025), themed “80-Year Journey of Independence – Freedom – Happiness,” kicked off at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi on August 28.

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan is on a five-day state visit to Vietnam, starting on August 18, at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his spouse.

From the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South to the 80th National Day, history is not only a record of glorious golden pages, but also a source of inspiration for today’s youth. In this era of artificial intelligence and social media, stories of war, heritage, and the people of Vietnam continue to touch the hearts of the young generation.