At the ASEAN Future Forum 2025, leaders emphasized the region’s growing influence in global affairs, with Malaysia and New Zealand reinforcing their commitment to ASEAN’s development.

General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held discussions with leaders from Malaysia, Timor-Leste, Laos, and Cambodia, strengthening regional cooperation and strategic partnerships.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 25 evening for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 25 for Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Agency of Kazakhstan Zhumagali Askhat.

Christopher Luxon arrives in Hanoi for his inaugural visit to Vietnam, marking a milestone in bilateral relations as the two nations celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties.

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam's Permanent Representative to the UN, stressed the importance of prioritising the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure while facilitating urgent humanitarian aid for those affected.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh highlighted the two nations’ frequent exchange of all-level delegations and cooperation across Party, state, and parliamentary channels, as well as their mutual support at regional and multilateral forums.

Minister of National Defence General Phan Văn Giang on February 25 met with Acting Secretary for Defence of South Africa Thobekile Gamede as part of the latter's visit to Vietnam.

The Auckland University of Technology (AUT) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City University of Science (VNU-HCMUS).

The third Vietnam – South Africa Defence Policy Dialogue took place in Hanoi on February 25.

Party General Secretary To Lam received Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta in Hanoi on February 25 during the latter’s visit to Vietnam to attend the second ASEAN Future Forum.

PM Chinh underscored the importance of reinforcing ASEAN’s strategic self-control by strengthening the bloc's solidarity and centrality.

This marks the first time this year that tourists and border residents can conduct entry and exit activities through the border gate pair of Hoanh Mo (Vietnam) – Dongzhong (China).

General Secretary To Lam has outlined ambitious economic reforms, including cutting business costs by 30% and boosting private sector participation.

Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Head of the Vietnamese Delegation in Geneva, will attend the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which officially opened on February 24.

Congratulating the officers, Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien stressed that these deployments are part of Vietnam’s ongoing contributions to all UN peacekeeping missions where its forces are present.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 24 received Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa who is on an official visit to Vietnam from February 23-25.

Priority should be given to promoting economic development from both the supply and demand sides, accelerating the removal of barriers and bottlenecks hindering economic growth, and paying attention to the private sector, said Party leader To Lam.

Vietnam considers merging provinces to streamline governance, reduce costs, and improve economic efficiency in an era of digital transformation.

As New Zealand and Vietnam celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s visit is set to enhance cooperation in trade, education, and security, reinforcing a long-standing partnership.