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Singaporean leader hosts welcome ceremony for Vietnamese Party chief

This is the first visit to Singapore by Lam in his position as the CPV General Secretary, marking a new milestone in the bilateral relations, and demonstrating Vietnam’s special attention to elevating relations with Singapore to new heights.

Saint Petersburg names square after President Ho Chi Minh

Accordingly, an unnamed square on Prosveshcheniya Avenue, near building No. 15 in Vyborg district, will now be called "Ho Chi Minh Square" in honour of the great Vietnamese revolutionary leader.

Vietnamese, Chinese cities to build smart border gate pair

The Mong Cai (Vietnam) - Dongxing (China) international border gate pair will be developed into a smart border gate pair.

General Secretary To Lam meets Vietnamese intellectuals in Singapore

During his official visit to Singapore from March 11 to 13, General Secretary To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation met with Vietnamese intellectuals working in the country.

VN-Singapore relations enter new phase with General Secretary To Lam’s visit

General Secretary To Lam and his delegation arrived in Singapore on the afternoon of March 11, marking the start of his official visit to the country.

Vietnam, Indonesia sign agreement to boost scientific and technological ties

Ministers from Vietnam and Indonesia have signed a Letter of Intent to foster collaboration in science and technology, marking a new chapter in bilateral innovation partnerships.

Vietnam plans to merge 60-70% of over 10,000 communes

The National Assembly is set to review a government proposal to consolidate thousands of communes across the country. The restructuring aims to simplify administrative processes and improve public service delivery.

NA Standing Committee scrutinises draft revised Railway Law

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee discussed the draft Railway Law (amended) at its ongoing 43rd session on March 10, during which its members agreed on the necessity of a comprehensive revision of the law.

Party chief attends ceremony marking Vietnam’s 30 years of ASEAN membership

The Vietnamese Party chief highlighted ASEAN’s achievements over the past six decades, emphasising the bloc’s important contributions to and its central role in maintaining peace, stability, and cooperation in the region.

Top Vietnamese leader makes historic visit to ASEAN Secretariat

Party General Secretary To Lam praised the ASEAN Secretariat's role in facilitating cooperation within ASEAN and between the bloc and its partners, acknowledging the contributions of ASEAN Secretaries-General throughout various periods.

Vietnam, Indonesia elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

Party General Secretary To Lam underlined that Vietnam always attaches great importance to and gives top priority to relations with Indonesia, a leading important country in the region.

Vietnam’s National Assembly may convene early to amend the Constitution

The upcoming ninth session of the National Assembly may begin earlier than expected, right after the April 30 – May 1 holiday, with key discussions on amending the 2013 Constitution and related laws.

Party General Secretary receives leaders of large Indonesian businesses

Vietnam is committed to creating the best possible conditions for foreign businesses, including Indonesian enterprises, to invest and operate stably and sustainably in the country, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

Party leader attends concert marking 70 years of VN–Indonesia diplomatic ties

The concert was a special event within the framework of Party General Secretary To Lam's state visit to Indonesia and official visit to the ASEAN Secretariat.

Vietnam – Singapore relations poised for breakthrough: Singaporean MP

Vietnam and Singapore aim to elevate the bilateral relations, particularly in the domains of technology, digital partnerships, and renewable energy which are critical issues not only for the two ASEAN nations but also for the whole region.

General Secretary calls for clear strategy to boost Vietnam’s private sector

General Secretary To Lam emphasizes the need for a well-defined strategy to remove barriers and foster the growth of Vietnam’s private sector, which contributes over 50% of GDP but faces structural challenges.

VN presents report at Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities session

Vietnam’s Party and State highly prioritise the rights of the disabled as seen in the implementation of a system of support policies to ensure favourable conditions for the group to equally exercise their rights.

Vietnam committed to supporting nuclear weapon-free world: Ambassador

Vietnam was among the first countries to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons on September 22, 2017, and later became the 10th country to ratify the agreement on May 17, 2018.

Economy and investment – Key pillars of Vietnam-Indonesia relationship

Vietnam and Indonesia have shown strong determination in enhancing their bilateral economic relations. Bilateral trade has witnessed robust growth, surpassing 16 billion USD in 2024, a sharp rise from 8.07 billion USD in 2020

Kyrgyz PM meets with Vietnamese business community

He said Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan have significant potential to promote collaboration in various promising sectors, such as agriculture, hydro-power, renewable energy, tourism, information technology, and digital economy.