No losses of Vietnamese citizens in Hong Kong reported yet
No losses of Vietnamese citizens in Hong Kong reported yet: spokesperson
No human and property losses related to Vietnamese students and citizens in Hong Kong have been reported so far via the hotline of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau (China).
Protesters in Hong Kong (China) on November 11 (Source: Xinhua/VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – No human and property losses related to Vietnamese studentsand citizens in Hong Kong have been reported so far via the hotline of the VietnameseConsulate General in Hong Kong and Macau (China).
Theaffirmation was made by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Le Thi ThuHang in response to reporters’ queries regarding Vietnam’s citizen protectionin Hong Kong at the ministry’s regular press conference in Hanoi on November21.
Overthe past days, Vietnam’s Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau has kept aclose watch on developments in Hong Kong and taken citizen protection measures,including the establishment of the hotline to help Vietnamese citizens whennecessary. The Consulate General has assisted 40 Vietnamese students who arepursuing university, doctoral and master’s degrees to return home safely attheir request, she said.
Accordingto the spokesperson, the Consulate General will continue to keep itself updatedabout Vietnamese citizens and students in Hong Kong, and stands ready tosupport them and employ citizen protection measures when necessary and beingrequested.
Thosewho travel to Hong Kong should follow guidelines of competent local agencies,and stay away from large public gatherings in order to avoid regrettable risks,Hang warned.
Vietnamesecitizens can call the consulate’s hotline 85 225 914 510 or the citizenprotection switchboard 84 981 84 84 84 if they need assistance.
Vietnamhas also asked Hong Kong authority to take measure to ensure security andsafety for Vietnamese citizens studying, living, working and travelling there,Hang stressed.
Regardingthe six Vietnamese fishermen missing in a boat fire off the Republic of Korea(RoK)’s Jeju Island, Hang said the Vietnamese Embassy in the country haspromptly coordinated with competent local agencies to get updated informationand appealed to the RoK side to actively implement search and rescue operations.
Accordingto the spokesperson, the RoK side said its Government is concerned about theincident and has instructed the highest mobilization of resources to servesearch and rescue operations, and pledged to team up with Vietnam in citizenprotection.
Theembassy has also closely coordinated with labour export enterprises to collect information,and updated families of the victims on the situation, she said, adding that theembassy is ready to take citizen protection measures when necessary./.
A Vietnamese sailor and a Chinese national went missing when their fishing vessel caught fire in waters off the southwestern coast of the Republic of Korea on January 17, local authorities said.
More than 70 percent of businesses from Hong Kong (China) have selected Vietnam as the first destination in the Southeast Asian region to open factories, according to a recent survey by Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC).
Vietnamese nationals who are pursuing study at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) on November 16 received support from the Consulate General of Vietnam to return home as the university announced immediate termination of the current term, initially scheduled to end in December, due to widening unrest.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
Protesters in Hong Kong (China) on November 11 (Source: Xinhua/VNA) 
