Established in 2004, the cooperation effort between Lao Cai, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh and Yunnan, China has held 11 rotating conferences over 22 years and has increasingly demonstrated its sustainability and practical value.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called on Chinese businesses to bring advanced technology, management expertise and globally competitive solutions to major projects in Vietnam.

The Vietnamese Embassy in China and Bac Ninh province held an investment promotion seminar in Beijing on August 24, drawing nearly 300 representatives from Chinese agencies, organisations, business associations and companies.

The Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on August 25.

Vietnam welcomes and hopes that China will continue to simplify visa procedures for Vietnamese citizens entering China, said Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang at the ministry’s press briefing on August 20.

The Government is prioritising resources for the planned Hai Phong-Ha Long-Mong Cai railway, which is expected to connect with China’s Fangchenggang-Dongxing railway, helping strengthen strategic cross-border transport between the two countries.

As trade between Vietnam and China continues to expand, international rail freight is increasingly emerging as a safe, stable, cost-competitive and environmentally friendly mode of transport.

The Khoi Nguyen 18, carrying 62 people, sank in the East Sea, with Vietnam and China coordinating efforts that had rescued 45 people alive as of noon on July 26.

The VN People's Navy's Frigate 015-Tran Hung Dao of Brigade 162 arrived at Xinzhou Naval Port in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on July 20, beginning a friendship visit and exchange programme with the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).

Gia Lai showcased its investment potential in Shanghai, Suzhou and Ningbo as it looked to attract high-value Chinese investment.

Vietnamese and Chinese law enforcement agencies have coordinated in the transfer of 19 suspected online fraud operators arrested in Lao Cai Province.

An exhibition featuring more than 90 artworks has opened in Hanoi, bringing together artists from Vietnam and China through a shared appreciation of landscape, culture and tradition.

Vietnam is seeking to expand publishing cooperation and cultural exchanges with China through participation in the 32nd Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), which is taking place from June 17–21.

PM Le Minh Hung and Chinese Premier Li Qiang held their first telephone conversation on the morning of June 15, reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and implementing agreements reached by the top leaders of both countries.

Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) and Guangzhou Metro of China have signed a cooperation agreement covering the management and operation of electrified railways, urban rail systems and workforce training.

A cultural and tourism promotion programme featuring China’s Guangxi province took place in Hanoi on May 14, aiming to foster tourism cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and China.

Border and police forces in the northern province of Quang Ninh on May 15 handed over 33 Chinese nationals who had violated Vietnamese law to Chinese authorities.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung received Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei in Hanoi on May 12.

A tourism promotion programme introducing the cultural and travel potential of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region was held in Hanoi on April 27, aiming to further strengthen tourism cooperation between Vietnam and China.