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The countdown has begun for the grand Signing Ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, to be held in Hanoi. The national flags of more than 100 countries will fly high over the capital’s sky, symbolizing a Vietnam’s imprint on the global map of international cooperation. To gain a deeper understanding of the significance of the so-called “Hanoi Convention” and Vietnam’s efforts and contributions to this milestone, The World and Vietnam Report spoke with Mr. Nguyen Huu Phu, Deputy Director-General of the Department of International Law and Treaties, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, and Mr. Glen Prichard, Chief of the Global Cybercrime Programme, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in the Talkshow titled “The Hanoi Convention - Vietnam’s Mark on the Global Map of International Cooperation”.

The signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, themed “Combating Cybercrime – Sharing Responsibility – Shaping the Future”, will take place in Hanoi from October 25 to 26, 2025.

State President Luong Cuong will preside over the signing ceremony, with the participation of UN Secretary-General António Guterres, along with senior leaders from various countries, regional organizations, and international institutions.

The event will feature a high-level plenary discussion, ministerial roundtables, and several side conferences on international cooperation in combating cybercrime.

Immediately after his talks with Member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste Bendito dos Santos Freitas granted an exclusive interview with The World and Vietnam Report, sharing the key focuses of his visit to Vietnam and expressed strong expectations for enhanced cooperation, both at the bilateral level and within ASEAN.

This morning, at the Ministry's office building at No.2 Le Quang Dao Street, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is holding a ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnamese diplomacy (August 28, 1945 - August 28, 2025).

In an era of globalization and in the face of regional and global challenges that no single country can tackle alone, multilateralism has increasingly become an essential component of contemporary international relations. For Vietnam, multilateral diplomacy is regarded by the Party and the State as a key element of the country’s foreign policy, making important contributions to national development, defense, and modernization. The year 2025 marks a significant milestone for multilateral diplomacy, commemorating major anniversaries such as the 30th anniversary of Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. Join us as we reflect on Vietnam’s journey in multilateral diplomacy and the enduring relevance of multilateralism in today’s world, with insights from two distinguished speakers: Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, former Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, and Ambassador of Australia to Vietnam Gillian Bird.

A strong sense of self-confidence on the faces of the Vietnamese people gives me confidence in Vietnam’s future: Lithuania’s President “I have only been in Vietnam for about 10 or 12 hours, but I already feel how warm and hospitable your people are - even to someone coming from a country 8 or 9 thousand kilometers away”, Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda shared with the World and Vietnam Report in an exclusive interview following the conclusion of high-level meetings with Vietnamese leaders.

Since officially becoming a member of ASEAN 30 years ago, when mentioning Vietnam, one refers to a reputable and responsible member of both ASEAN and the international community. Vietnam has made tireless efforts, engaging in sincere, reliable cooperation and contributing wholeheartedly. This has been a journey that did not happen by chance; every day, Vietnam has been reflecting on what more it can do to strengthen the development of the ASEAN community. The ASEAN Future Forum is a testament to this ongoing journey.
In Part II of The World & Vietnam Report's Talkshow, Dr. Nguyen Hung Son, Acting President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, and H.E. Dato' Tan Yang Thai, Ambassador of Malaysia to Vietnam, evaluate Vietnam's continuous efforts within ASEAN.

As the countdown begins for the upcoming ASEAN Future Forum 2025, being held in Hanoi with the participation of numerous leaders, officials, experts, and scholars from ASEAN, the region, and around the world, The World & Vietnam Report hosts a talk show with two guests who are diplomat and expert of ASEAN: Dr. Nguyen Hung Son, Acting President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, and Malaysia’s Ambassador to Vietnam Dato' Tan Yang Thai.
In Part I, our two guests will analyse ASEAN's strengths and its role in building peace both regionally and globally.

The Halal market is very large. The global Halal economy is projected to reach over $7 trillion in 2023 and is expected to increase to around $10 trillion by 2028. Although it is a large market, it is undeniable that the Halal market is demanding, with a stringent set of standards. To unlock the door to this market, what are preparations Vietnamese enterprises need to equip?

Let’s analyze the key to entering this “trillion-dollar” market in the Talk Show program “Unlocking the Halal Market with Businesses” with three speakers: Mr. Tran Anh Vu, the Vietnam’s Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam; Mr. Tran Quoc Dung, Director of the Vietnam Certification Center (QUACERT), National Commision of Standards, Metrology and Quality, Ministry of Science and Technology; and Mr. Addy Perdana Soemantry, Head of the Trade Department at the Indonesian Embassy in Vietnam.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on September 12 (New York time) spoke in a video message sent to the Global Call event in New York ahead of the Summit of the Future, in which he affirmed Vietnam will actively contribute to the Summit and to collective efforts to strengthen peace, cooperation and international solidarity with a view to effectively implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.

During the state visit to Vietnam (July 31 - August 3), President of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta gave an exclusive interview to the World and Vietnam Report about the highlights of the visit.

Answering interview of The World and Vietnam Report, Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister of New Zealand Winston Peters affirmed that the goal of the visit is to rapidly enhance and promote Vietnam-New Zealand ties on particularly important issues for both countries and continue the decade-long relations.

On May 7, the dialogue session on Vietnam's National Report under the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)'s fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) was very successful with the participation of huge members of the United Nations.

On this occasion, The World & Vietnam Report has a talkshow with the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis about Vietnam's efforts through UPR cycles.

Sharing with the World & Vietnam at the talk show on the sidelines of the ASEAN Future Forum 2024 (April 23 in Hanoi), Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski and Chief Representative of KAS Institute in Vietnam Florian Constantin Feyerabend shared the common view that preserving peace and stability within the bloc for nearly 6 decades is an important success of ASEAN, a foundation for prosperity as well as promoting peace and stability in the region.

Attending talk show of the World and Vietnam Report on the sidelines of ASEAN Future Forum 2024 on April 23, Malaysian Ambassador in Vietnam Dato' Tan Yang Thai and Regional Director for Southeast Asia at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) Damian Hickey share about opportunities and challenges of ASEAN in the way ahead.

On May 2 and 3, in Paris, at the invitations from Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann and Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio, while attending the OECD’s Ministerial Council Meeting 2024 (MCM), Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son delivered a speech at its inaugural plenary session, whose theme highlighted an inclusive and sustainable economy and society.

US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper was upbeat about the US-Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership in the future in his video message sent to Vietnamese people on the occasion of New Year 2024.

WVR - Review on a number of news headlines on external affairs from Nov. 13-19 by The World and Vietnam Report.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) and the Vietnam Association of International Law (VSIL) co-organised the first PCA Vietnam Conference in Hanoi on November 15.

WVR - Review on a number of news headlines on external affairs from Aug. 14-20 by The World and Vietnam Report.

Over half a century ago, Canada and Vietnam officially established diplomatic relations. Since then, the partnership has bloomed. On the occasion of the 50^th anniversary of Canada-Vietnam diplomatic relations (1973-2023), the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam shares a video message by Ambassador Shawn Steil on achievements of bilateral cooperation.

WVR - Review on a number of news headlines on external affairs from Aug. 7-13 by The World and Vietnam Report.

WVR - Review on a number of news headlines on external affairs from July 31-Aug. 6 by The World and Vietnam Report.

WVR - Review on a number of news headlines on external affairs from July 24-30 by The World and Vietnam Report.