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Da Nang calls for TheCityUK’s support in int’l financial centre building

The UK government has appointed TheCityUK to support Vietnam’s goal of developing a regional financial and business centre in HCM City, according to the British Embassy in Hanoi.

Legendary boyband 911 to perform at UK Festivals in Vietnam

British band 911 are set to play at a series of UK Festivals which are scheduled to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City this September.

UK begins second phase of climate finance accelerator in Vietnam

The UK Embassy in Vietnam has announced a new wave of capacity-building support for low carbon projects that can benefit communities across the Southeast Asian nation.

UK expects Vietnam to ratify its CPTPP accession

The UK expects Vietnam to swiftly ratify the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) agreement.

PM receives former UK PM Tony Blair

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Tony Blair, former UK Prime Minister and Executive Chairman of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), in Hanoi on July 26.

UK to recognize Vietnam as market economy

The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced that the U.K. will recognize Vietnam as a market economy.

Honorary Consulate Office of Vietnam in Dublin inaugurated

The Vietnamese Embassy in the UK held a ceremony on July 11 to inaugurate the Honorary Consulate Office of Vietnam in Dublin, the Republic of Ireland.

Ninth Vietnam - UK strategic dialogue held in London

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and Minister of State in the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Anne-Marie Trevelyan co-chaired the ninth strategic dialogue between the two countries in London on June 12.

Vietnamese female scientist organises science camp for children in London

46 high school students in London took part in the Science Camp experience. Most of them are girls from disadvantaged backgrounds or from minority communities from less affluent areas in London who are less likely to pursue a career in STEM.

Foreign Minister meets British counterpart

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to strengthening strategic partnership with the UK.

President Vo Van Thuong visits British Museum

President Vo Van Thuong visited the British Museum, where Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, V.I. Lenin, and many other great thinkers used to work, as part of his trip to the UK on May 5 morning (local time).

Vietnamese President begins visit to attend coronation of King Charles III

President Vo Van Thuong and his entourage arrived at Heathrow International Airport in London on May 4 afternoon (local time), beginning their visit to attend the coronation of King Charles III at the invitation of the Royal Family of the UK.

Vietnam-UK trade bond underway

After nearly two years of entry into force, the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, in addition to Vietnam’s improved investment and business climate, have facilitated both nations to increase trade and investment.

Vietnam-UK friendship year 2023 announced

A ceremony was held at the headquarters of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office of the UK on February 22 to announce the Vietnam-UK Friendship Year 2023: the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties.

British naval patrol vessel pays friendly visit to HCM City

HMS Spey, the British Royal Navy’s offshore patrol vessel, anchored at Ho Chi Minh City’s port on February 7, beginning a five-day friendship visit to the city on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Logo for 50 years of Vietnam – UK diplomacy unveiled

The British Embassy on December 14 unveiled a logo for events to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the UK in 2023.

Vietnamese foreign minister attends Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, on behalf of the Vietnamese President, paid respects to Queen Elizabeth II at her state funeral held at Westminster Abbey in London on September 19.

Foreign minister to attend Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

Vietnam’s Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, on behalf of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, will attend the Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in London.

Hanoi hosts first UK-Vietnam Migration Dialogue

Matthew Rycroft, permanent under-secretary of the UK Home Office, and Deputy Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen. Luong Tam Quang co-chaired a UK-Vietnam migration dialogue in Hanoi on August 15.

Vietnam, UK hold 4th defence policy dialogue in London

Vietnamese and UK officials said they wish to turn defence cooperation into a pillar in the countries’ overall relations at the 1st session of the 4th Vietnam-UK defence policy dialogue held in London on June 29.