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Vietnam’s top leader meets with Indian President

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam met with Indian President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on May 6 afternoon (local time) as part of his state visit to India.

VN, India step up cooperation in human resources, sci-tech, innovation

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam attended and delivered a keynote address at the Vietnam–India Innovation Forum in New Delhi on May 6.

Prime Minister leaves Hanoi for ASEAN summit in Cebu

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Hanoi on the morning of May 7 to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines, from May 7 to 8.

Top Vietnamese leader holds talks with Indian PM

Vietnam always attaches great importance to strengthening its traditional friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with India, viewing it as a top priority in its foreign policy.

Vietnamese, Indian leaders witness exchange of various deals

General Secretary and State President To Lam and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the exchange of various cooperation agreements between both countries’ ministries and agencies in New Delhi on May 6.

Vietnamese, Indian leaders meet the press in New Delhi

After witnessing the exchange of cooperation agreements between ministries, sectors and localities of the two countries, General Secretary and State President To Lam and Indian PM Narendra Modi met with the press in New Delhi on May 6.

Vietnam, India share vision, strategic convergence: Top Vietnamese leader

On May 6, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam delivered a policy speech at the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) during his ongoing state visit to India.

Official welcome ceremony held for top Vietnamese leader in New Delhi

India’s President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi on May 6 morning co-chaired an official welcome ceremony with 21-cannon salute for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam.

Vietnamese, US firms step up investment cooperation

The Vietnamese Embassy in the US, in coordination with the US Department of Commerce and the SelectUSA programme, hosted the “Connect with Vietnam/SelectUSA 2026” event in Washington, D.C. on May 4.

Vietnam, Austria seek deeper cooperation in cybersecurity

The Austria-Vietnam Cybersecurity Forum was held in a hybrid format in Vienna on May 5, bringing together policymakers, businesses, and experts to explore opportunities for bilateral cooperation while advancing policy dialogue on cybersecurity.

Party Chief, State President To Lam meets with Vietnamese community in India

General Secretary and State President To Lam met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in India on May 5 evening shortly after arriving in New Delhi for a state visit to the South Asian country.

Top Vietnamese leader receives Indian National Security Advisor in New Delhi

General Secretary and State President To Lam received Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in New Delhi on May 5 afternoon (local time), as part of his state visit to the South Asian country.

Vietnam attends SAHA 2026 defence, aerospace exhibition in Türkiye

A high-ranking delegation from Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defence led by Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang has attended the SAHA 2026 International Defence & Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul.

Indian Navy ship visits Khanh Hoa

The Indian Navy ship INS Sagardhwani arrived at Cam Ranh International Port in the south central province of Khanh Hoa on May 5, beginning an official visit to the locality.

Vietnam Fisheries Society protests China’s unilateral fishing ban in East Sea

The Vietnam Fisheries Society (Vinafis) has formally lodged a protest with the Government Office, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over China’s unilateral fishing ban in the East Sea in 2026.

Top leader pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, President Ho Chi Minh in New Delhi

General Secretary and State President To Lam and his entourage laid a wreath in tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the late leader's memorial site in New Delhi on May 6 morning, as part of their ongoing state visit to India.

Hanoi sees favorable conditions for ‘socialist ward’ pilot model

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang said the city has many favorable conditions to pilot the “socialist commune and ward” model.

Vietnam calls on China to respect sovereignty over Hoang Sa archipelago

In response to China’s announcement of a fishing ban in certain areas of the East Sea, a spokesperson for Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an official statement.

Speak with the people, not slogans: a call for change in ethnic affairs

Vietnam is shifting toward dialogue-driven approaches in ethnic affairs, focusing on trust, understanding, and grassroots engagement.

Vietnam key to India’s Act East policy amid high-level visit

Vietnam continues to hold a central role in India’s Act East policy as leaders prepare for a state visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties.