As the world continues to witness major upheavals, the issue of resolving border and territorial disputes has become increasingly complex. On 21 October in Hanoi, an international conference themed “Territorial And Boundary Dispute Resolution In A Changing World” brought together scholars, policymakers, and experts to exchange perspectives and explore new approaches.
Cybercrime is causing enormous economic damage worldwide, with losses this year projected to reach 10.5 trillion US dollars. In Vietnam alone, more than 4,000 incidents have been reported, and 46 per cent of organisations have experienced attacks. A patchwork of national laws has created gaps that cybercriminals can exploit. The Hanoi Convention is expected to provide a unified legal mechanism to protect users around the world.
Vietnam and South Africa have agreed to elevate their ties to a Strategic Partnership. The announcement followed discussions between State President Luong Cuong and President Cyril Ramaphosa on 23 October, which focused on trade, investment, technology, and cultural cooperation.
An official welcome ceremony for Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation took place on Thursday morning, 23 October (local time) at the Presidential Palace in Sofia. The ceremony was part of the official state visit to Bulgaria from 23 to 24 October, at the invitation of Bulgarian President Rumen Radev.
As the world continues to witness major upheavals, the issue of resolving border and territorial disputes has become increasingly complex. On 21 October in Hanoi, an international conference themed “Territorial And Boundary Dispute Resolution In A Changing World” brought together scholars, policymakers, and experts to exchange perspectives and explore new approaches.
After 15 years of implementation, the National Action Programme on Overcoming Post-War Bomb and Mine Consequences (2010–2025), known as Programme 504, has achieved significant results. The programme has cleared nearly 504,000 hectares of land and removed hundreds of tonnes of unexploded ordnance. International cooperation has been crucial in helping many localities quickly address the lingering impacts of these war remnants.
Hanoi Convention – The Signing Ceremony & High-Level Conference will be held on 25–26 October 2025 in Hanoi, Vietnam.
The inaugural Potomac Dialogue opened in Washington, D.C., gathering more than 200 delegates from countries across the Indo - Pacific region. This new initiative, launched by the Centre for Asia Pacific Strategy (CAPS), aims to foster economic and security cooperation amid an increasingly complex global landscape.