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Vietnam boosts policy research, training cooperation with Singapore, Ireland

Vietnam is strengthening cooperation with Singapore and Ireland in policy research, training, and capacity building for officials, aiming to enhance the quality of human resources and promote innovation.

Vietnamese, Singaporean PMs hold second annual meeting

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong held their second annual meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 28 on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits.

Vietnam, Singapore hold 16th Defence Policy Dialogue

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and Permanent Secretary of the Singaporean Ministry of Defence Chan Heng Kee co-chaired the 16th Vietnam–Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue in central Da Nang city on October 28.

Singapore provides emergency relief to flood-hit residents in Tuyen Quang

Earlier, the Singapore Red Cross provided a relief package worth 50,000 SGD (around 38,500 USD) to the Vietnam Red Cross Society to support emergency assistance in the provinces of Cao Bang, Thai Nguyen, Lang Son, and Nghe An.

Vietnam approves content of MoU on rice trade cooperation with Singapore

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed off the Prime Minister's decision to approve the content of the Vietnamese and Singaporean Governments' memorandum of understanding (MoU) on rice trade cooperation.

Vietnam, Singapore agree to boost mutually beneficial cooperation

The Vietnamese and Singaporean foreign ministers agreed to continue promoting high-level and all-level delegation exchanges, effectively implement existing bilateral mechanisms, and explore new ones, including through the Party channel.

Vietnam remains Singapore’s third-largest rice supplier

Rice continues to be Vietnam's key export to Singapore, with the country maintaining its position as the city-state’s third-largest supplier, after India and Thailand.

Vietnam - Singapore trade maintains upward momentum

Vietnam – Singapore trade relations continued to strengthen in the first nine months of 2025, with both exports and imports recording solid growth. Vietnam remained Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner during the period.

Vietnam, Singapore sign implementation agreement on carbon credit collaboration

The Governments of Vietnam and Singapore on September 16 officially signed an implementation agreement under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change.

People-to-people exchanges further deepen Vietnam–Singapore partnership

The VN–Singapore Friendship Association HCMC chapter has played an active role in strengthening ties between the two nations by promoting cooperation in culture, education, economy, and trade.

Vietnam – Singapore trade continues to thrive

Singapore’s exports to Vietnam reached 16.3 billion SGD (up 20.2%), while imports from Vietnam hit 6.7 billion SGD, surging by 43% compared to the same period last year.

Defense ministers of Vietnam and Singapore hold high-level talks in Hanoi

General Phan Van Giang hosted Singapore’s defense minister in Hanoi to enhance bilateral defense ties.

Vietnam, Singapore defence cooperation develops substantively, effectively

More than 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations in August 1973, Vietnam–Singapore bilateral relations have flourished in a substantive and effective manner.

Vietnamese, Singaporean PMs discuss strengthening partnership

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held phone talks with Secretary-General of the People’s Action Party (PAP) and Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong on May 8.

Viral videos of Singapore PM’s Vietnam visit resonate with local music

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's use of local music in his TikTok videos captures the attention of Vietnamese audiences, generating high engagement.

Vietnam’s First Lady presents traditional ao dai to Singapore PM’s spouse

The two first ladies celebrate cultural friendship through thoughtful exchanges and traditional performances.

Singapore Prime Minister praises Vietnam’s dynamic growth during official visit

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expressed commitment to deeper cooperation, highlighting shared goals and mutual support.

Singapore PM’s spouse explores Vietnamese culture, receives symbolic gifts

The first ladies of Vietnam and Singapore shared a cultural journey, highlighting traditional crafts and ethnic diversity.

Singapore Prime Minister arrives in Hanoi to enhance bilateral ties

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his wife arrive in Hanoi for an official visit, marking the continued strengthening of Singapore-Vietnam relations.

Strengthening economic and strategic ties: Singapore PM visits Vietnam

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s first official visit marks a pivotal moment in Vietnam-Singapore relations, following the recent upgrade to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.