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Flights connecting Da Nang, Moscow resumed

Da Nang welcomed the first direct flight connecting Moscow and the central city on May 23, marking the restoration of a direct air link between the two destinations after several years.

Vietnam, Russia step up maritime cooperation

Vietnam and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation in maritime affairs, including naval collaboration, marine research and shipbuilding, as part of efforts to further expand their comprehensive strategic partnership.

Russian tourist boom leaves Khanh Hoa desperate for Russian-speaking guides

Russian tourists are returning to Khanh Hoa in large numbers, but the popular tourism hub is facing a severe shortage of Russian-speaking tour guides.

Key directions for Vietnam–Russia cooperation in 2026

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi had a working session with a delegation from the Russian Federation Council led by First Deputy Chairman Andrey Yatskin, in Moscow on May 14, discussing the expansion of multifaceted cooperation in 2026.

‘Immortal Regiment’ parade in Hanoi pays tribute to wartime heroes

Hundreds of people gathered in Hanoi on May 7 for the “Immortal Regiment” commemorative march honoring Vietnamese and Soviet soldiers who fought and died in wars defending their homelands.

Vietnam, Russia review progress in archival cooperation

The Archival Committee of Saint Petersburg and the Archives Department of the CPV Central Committee Office held an online mid-term review to assess cooperation results since the signing of their partnership agreement in 2021.

Exhibition on Lenin portraits opens in Hanoi

A special exhibition titled “156 Portraits of Lenin – From the Collection of the V.I. Lenin Memorial in Ulyanovsk” opened at the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi on April 22.​

Da Nang restores Russia and CIS air links, ramps up foreign visitor attraction

In efforts to attract more international visitors, Da Nang has officially resumed air services from Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) from April 2026, signalling a strong rebound and broader global connectivity.

Vietnam, Russia push ahead on energy cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for Vietnam and Russia to move swiftly in implementing agreements on oil and gas cooperation, underscoring energy as a cornerstone of bilateral ties.

Russia eyes expanded technological footprint in Asia through VN nuclear project

Russian experts have highlighted the positive impacts of the recently-signed cooperation agreement between Vietnam and Russia to construct Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant.

Vietnamese, Russian cities boost cooperation in urban infrastructure development

The two sides discussed specific cooperation programmes to help strengthen collaboration in technical infrastructure and promote sustainable transport within the framework of the Vietnam–Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Vietnam - Russia nuclear plant deal marks a historic milestone

Vietnam and Russia have signed an agreement to build the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant, marking a historic milestone and laying the foundation for a new symbol of bilateral relations in the years ahead.

Putin calls nuclear project a new symbol of Vietnam-Russia ties

Russia is set to accelerate the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power project, with President Vladimir Putin describing it as a new symbol of bilateral friendship.

PM attends Vietnam – Russian Federation Business Forum in Moscow

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the Vietnam – Russian Federation Business Forum in Moscow on March 24, as part of his ongoing official visit to the European country.

PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with Chairman of Russian State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Chairman of the Russian State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin and representatives of many political parties in the State Duma in Moscow on March 24 as part of his official visit to the European country.

PM visits, works with Vietnam’s leading oil and gas partner in Russia

PM Pham Minh Chinh on March 24 afternoon (local time) visited and held a working session with leading officials of Zarubezhneft, a long-standing and leading partner of Vietnam in the oil and gas sector, as part of his official visit to Russia.

VN Government leader meets with Secretary of Russian Security Council in Moscow

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Sergey Shoigu in Moscow on March 24, as part of his official visit to the European country.

Vietnamese PM meets with Chairwoman of Federation Council of Russia

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federal Assembly Valentina Matviyenko in Moscow on March 23 (local time) as part of his official visit to the country.

Prime minister visits Russia’s Novatek, pushes major LNG projects

As part of his official visit to the Russian Federation, on the morning of March 23 (local time), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited and held a working session with Novatek, one of Russia’s and the world’s leading natural gas corporations.

Vietnam and Russia sign nuclear power plant agreement

On March 23 local time in Moscow, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.