Consolidating political trust between Vietnam and African countries to expand cooperation: State President
President Cuong assessed that in recent years, the relations between Vietnam and Middle Eastern and African countries have made clear progress, with high-level delegation exchanges taking place actively; and that there is great room for cooperation and expanding Vietnam's interests in the region.

VNA- 4 August 2025

Cairo (VNA) - State President Luong Cuong and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation had a working session with Vietnamese Ambassadors to African countries in Cairo on August 3 evening on the occasion of his state visit to Egypt.

Vietnam expects more substantive, effective ties with Arab League: President
To build on the cordial relations, President Luong Cuong called for enhanced political and diplomatic engagement to deepen trust and mutual understanding between Vietnam and AL member states.

VNA - 4 August 2025

Cairo (VNA) – State President Luong Cuong led a high-ranking delegation to the Arab League (AL) headquarters in Cairo on August 4, underscoring Vietnam’s wish to foster more substantive and effective ties with the AL and all of its member states, most of whom are long-standing friends and key economic partners.

State President’s visit to Egypt expected to open new phase of trade cooperation
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the relations between the two countries have made strides, particularly in trade and investment.

VNA - 04 August 2025

Hanoi (VNA) – The state visit by State President Luong Cuong to Egypt is expected to deepen bilateral cooperation and lay the groundwork for elevating the Vietnam- Egypt relationship to a comprehensive partnership.

President’s state visit heralds new era of partnership with Angola: diplomat
President Luong Cuong's state visit to Angola from August 6-9 is expected to serve as a platform for the two nations’ leaders to assess their cooperation over recent years and chart a new course for the future.

VNA - 5 August 2025

Hanoi (VNA) – President Luong Cuong and his spouse’s state visit to Angola from August 6-9 at the invitation of Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco and his spouse is expected to open a new development phase for the Vietnam – Angola relations, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the African country Duong Chinh Chuc.

Response package to lessen impact of US tariffs

4 August 2025

Government is creating an economic response package to address job losses and lessen the impact of the United States’ decision to impose a 30% unilateral tariff on its imports. This package will include the establishment of an export support desk and a localisation fund. This announcement was made in a joint media statement by the Ministers of the Departments of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) and International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). 

Commemorating victory is not about triumphalism
Marking 80 Years Since the Victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War

By Kirtan Bhana
1 August 2025
As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, China reaffirms a message long rooted in its foreign policy: “Never forget history, always promote peace.”

Renewable energy revolution isn’t just electric - it’s female

1 August 2025

The future of the renewable energy sector is female and Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister, Samantha Graham-Maré, is doubling down to make it happen. 

Call to protect the nation’s oceans

1 August 2025

As South Africa joins the international community to celebrate Marine Protectors Day, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called on all South Africans to protect the nation’s oceans.

Neocolon-AI-lism

Article by Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova in
Rossiyskaya Gazeta (17 July 2025)

31 July 2025

At the beginning of July, the Foreign Ministry Collegium held a regular meeting; however, the topic was anything but routine. The discussion focused on information and communication technologies, specifically the new challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Though the results were summarised in an official news release, the meeting was merely the first step in a far broader effort. It marked the launch of a substantive intra-ministry debate and the ministry’s adaptation to addressing AI-related challenges within the international dimension of this vast topic.

‘Global South’ Momentum Leads Global Socio-Economic Balance
Kirtan Bhana - TDS

31 July 2025

Does hosting the G20 in a developing nation like South Africa, the first summit to be held on the African continent, give new relevance to this association of the world's 'top' 20 economies? Or is it merely the departure terminal for the BRICS+ train? Are countries like Indonesia, India, Brazil, and now South Africa, developing nations that have emerged as key players, poised to hold the so-called developed world to account for its double standards and political machinations that have fractured the global order? Or is this just another ploy to deflect responsibility and deliver empty political promises?

Festival in Moscow to present diversity of Thai culture

TV BRICS - 30 July 2025

From 1 to 3 August 2025, the Hermitage Garden in Moscow will host the annual Thai Festival. The event is organised by the Thai Embassy in Russia, Thai missions in Moscow, Thai provincial administrations, as well as governmental organisations of the kingdom. The event is supported by the Department of Foreign Economic and International Relations of Moscow, the Department of Culture, and the Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation “Moscow Centre for International Cooperation”.