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Top leader attends Vietnam-Thailand business forum in Bangkok

Party Chief and President To Lam attended the Thailand – VN Business Forum 2026 in Bangkok on May 28, alongside Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul, senior officials from both countries and representatives of nearly 700 Vietnamese and Thai businesses.

Vietnam, Thailand step up cooperation in science, technology, innovation

A visiting delegation from Vietnam’s Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation held talks with Thailand’s National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) on May 28.

Top Vietnamese leader and his spouse meet with Thai King and Queen

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam and his spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, on May 28 met with King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida at the Grand Palace during their official visit to Thailand.

Vietnam, Thailand share experience in developing new financial products

Chairwoman of Vietnam’s State Securities Commission (SSC) Vu Thi Chan Phuong held a working session with Chairman of Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Wisit Wisitsora-at in Bangkok on May 28.

Vietnam, Thailand attach importance to preserving, promoting cultural heritage

As part of the official visit to Thailand by General Secretary and State President To Lam, his spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, on May 28 had a meeting with Thananon Charnvirakul, spouse of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in Bangkok.

Singapore holds official welcome ceremony for Vietnamese Party and State leader

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.

At 99, Madame Binh reflects on war, diplomacy and Vietnam’s future

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.

Vietnam and Singapore could become a model for innovation cooperation

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 PM hosts official welcome ceremony for Vietnam’s top leader

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.

Vietnam’s top leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Thailand

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.

Top leader talks economic rise, state overhaul with OV community in Thailand

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.

Vietnam’s top leader receives Executive Chairman of Thailand’s TCC Group

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.

Vietnam top leader’s Singapore visit seen shaping new era in bilateral ties

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.

Vietnam’s top leader starts Thailand visit with symbolic Udon Thani stop

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

Vietnam announces 19-member anti-corruption steering committee

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.

Party Chief, President To Lam and spouse to pay state visit to the Philippines

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

US lawmakers praise Vietnam’s development progress during Hanoi visit

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.

Vietnam hosts ASEAN forum on energy security and regional resilience

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.

Vietnam and Cuba deepen cooperation on ethnic and religious affairs

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 to replace underperforming officials after two failed quarters

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.