Vietnam and Singapore have developed one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic and substantive partnerships, with bilateral ties steadily expanding and deepening over more than five decades.

Nearly a century into her life, former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh still speaks with the resonant voice and composed bearing of a diplomat who stood at the center of some of the fiercest negotiations of the 20th century.

General Secretary and President To Lam’s upcoming visit to Singapore comes shortly after the two countries upgraded ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, raising expectations for deeper cooperation across a wide range of strategic sectors.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul hosted an official welcome ceremony in Bangkok for Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse this morning.

As part of his official visit to Thailand, Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse visited the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in Udon Thani province on May 27 to offer incense and flowers in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh.

The Vietnamese Party and State always consider overseas Vietnamese, including those in Thailand, an inseparable part of the great national unity bloc, an invaluable national resource and a key bridge in bilateral ties, affirmed top leader To Lam.

General Secretary and President To Lam received Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Executive Chairman of TCC Group and CEO of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev), in Bangkok on May 27 as part of his official visit to Thailand.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse are set to pay a state visit to Singapore, a trip overseas Vietnamese representatives say could help shape new strategic cooperation frameworks between the two countries.

General Secretary and President To Lam arrived in Udon Thani on May 27, beginning his official visit to Thailand.

On behalf of the Politburo, General Secretary and President To Lam has signed a new decision consolidating the Central Steering Committee on the Prevention and Combat of Corruption, Wastefulness and Misconduct.

Vietnam and the Philippines are seeking stronger cooperation in trade, food security and regional connectivity.

US lawmakers said they witnessed firsthand Vietnam’s broad achievements in economic and social development during a visit to Hanoi, as leaders from both countries reaffirmed commitments to deepen bilateral cooperation.

Leaders from Vietnam and ASEAN member states are set to discuss energy security, artificial intelligence governance and the future direction of the regional bloc at the ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026 in Hanoi next month.

VN and Cuba have reaffirmed their longstanding special friendship while pledging to expand cooperation in ethnic and religious affairs, as senior officials from both countries met in Hanoi to discuss policy exchanges and stronger collaboration.

Vietnam’s Party Organization Commission has introduced new quarterly evaluation rules under which officials failing to complete tasks for two consecutive quarters will be replaced.

General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse departed Hanoi on Wednesday morning for an official visit to Thailand as the two nations mark 50 years of diplomatic ties.

Vietnam’s next stage of development must be driven by science, technology and human-centered innovation, officials said at a national conference.

Thailand is looking forward to welcoming General Secretary and President To Lam during his first official visit to the country.

The Shangri-La Dialogue is the leading security forum in the Asia-Pacific region. General Secretary and President To Lam has been invited to deliver the keynote address, considered the most important speech of the forum.

General Secretary and President To Lam said Vietnam must build a modern and globally integrated scientific research ecosystem centered on academic freedom, integrity, creativity and stronger support mechanisms for talented researchers.