Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse departed Algiers on the evening of 20 November (local time), wrapping up a successful official visit to Algeria before travelling to South Africa to attend the G20 Summit at the invitation of President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the 2025 G20 Chair.
South Africa does not only want Vietnam to look at it as the gateway to be able to access Africa and the free trade area agreement, it wants Vietnam to know that as the chair of The Southern African Development Community (SADC), South Africa will be there to work Vietnam hand in hand to understand the logistics and signing of a FTA between Vietnam and the South African Customs Union (SACU).
The opportunity for Vietnam to attract investment from the G20 is immense, especially as G20 members highly value its economy, and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has headed to South Africa to attend the G20 Summit.
This is the sixth time Vietnam has been invited to attend the G20 Summit, reflecting the growing recognition of the international community for the country's positive contributions at global forums with significant roles and influence, such as the G20.
The trips will be made at the invitations of PM Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al Sabah of Kuwait, PM Sifi Ghrieb of Algeria, and President of South Africa and G20 Chair for 2025 Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, according to an announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Season after season, farmers across the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s largest rice-producing region, cultivate rice from sowing to harvest, sustaining a centuries-old agricultural tradition that blankets the landscape in vast expanses of lush green and golden fields.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung presided over the welcoming ceremony for Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on the occasion of his official visit to Vietnam and participation in the third ASEAN Future Forum from June 7-9.
Sargassum ecosystems (a genus of large golden-brown seaweed) in Van Tuong and Dong Son communes, the central coastal province of Quang Ngai are facing growing threats from uncontrolled harvesting, jeopardising biodiversity and the sustainability of local marine resources.
As the rice harvest season nears, Son La province’s terraced fields glow in hues of gold and green, offering a stunning panorama that highlights the beauty and tranquillity of Vietnam’s northwestern highlands.
A more than century-old ancestral lychee tree in Thai Hoa village, Phuc Hoa commune, Bac Ninh province, has become a popular attraction.
Lotus season in Hanoi, particularly in the ponds around West Lake, is in full bloom, captivating visitors with the elegant beauty of white and pink blossoms.
Lang Sang is a Mong ethnic village located far from the downtown of Ta Xua commune and deep within the core zone of the Ta Xua nature reserve and special-use forest in the northwestern mountainous province of Son La. The village is known for its pristine tranquillity, majestic mountains, untouched forests and the simple way of life of local residents, who rely on upland farming throughout the year.
Held once every four years in Van village, Van Ha ward, Bac Ninh province, the Van village water ball wrestling festival (also known as the mud ball wrestling festival) takes place over three days, from the 12th to the 14th day of the fourth lunar month. It remains a vivid expression of Vietnam’s rich folk heritage.
Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos hosted a ceremonial welcome for Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, his spouse and the high-level Vietnamese delegation on their State visit to the Republic of the Philippines at Malacañang Palace in Manila on the morning of June 1.
Visitors can explore the peaceful rhythm of life in Cam Thanh coconut village while drifting along on small basket boats rowed by local residents.
An Giang has long been known for its traditional craft villages, which preserve the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam’s southwestern region. Amid rapid modernisation, safeguarding and promoting the values of these craft villages has become an important task in preserving the unique cultural identity of the Bay Nui (Seven Mountains) area, while also creating momentum for sustainable tourism and local economic development.
The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 (DIFF 2026) officially opened on the banks of the Han River in Da Nang on the evening of May 30. The opening night featured a competition between the Da Nang team of Vietnam and the Chinese team, centred on the theme of "Nature".
The Lang Sang satellite campus of Hang Dong Primary and Lower Secondary School in Ta Xua commune, Son La province, is located far from the main school, with travel conditions extremely difficult. Despite the many economic hardships faced by local residents, the children’s faces still light up with excitement at the chance to go to school, learn to read and write, and meet their friends and teachers.
On May 29 evening, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam delivered the keynote address at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue – a leading and prestigious forum on defense and security in Asia and the world. This was the first time the top Vietnamese leader attended and delivered an important speech at a multilateral event on regional security.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam held talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on the morning of May 29 as part of his three-day state visit to Singapore.
On the morning of May 29 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Singapore, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his spouse hosted an official welcoming ceremony for Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, his spouse, and the high-level Vietnamese delegation on their state visit to the Republic of Singapore.
Situated at an altitude of 1,600-1,800m above sea level, Nam Luc Waterfall in Sin Ho commune, Lai Chau province, captivates visitors with its majestic beauty and strong potential for eco-tourism development.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam held talks with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Bangkok on May 28, as part of his official visit to Thailand.
As the rainy season begins in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, water flows down from mountain streams, filling the terraced rice fields like giant mirrors reflecting the sky. Across the highlands, ethnic communities are busy preparing for a new farming season.
As part of the official visit to Thailand, on May 27 afternoon, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, along with his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation visited the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in Udon Thani province, where they offered incense and flowers in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh.
