Cooperation

According to Ambassador Ton Thi Ngoc Huong, the 48th ASEAN Summit holds special significance as it marks the first overseas trip by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in his capacity as head of the newly formed government.

Vietnam and Switzerland step up trade ties as officials meet in Bern, discussing EFTA FTA progress, sourcing events and plans to boost business cooperation.

The Government of India places special importance on the upcoming visit of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, viewing it as a key driver to further energize an already robust and dynamic bilateral relationship, according to Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Tshering W. Sherpa.

ASEAN convened a special AECC meeting on April 30 to assess the Middle East situation’s impact on energy, supply chains and regional economic stability.

The Special AMEM discussed the Middle East’s impact on ASEAN energy security, stressing regional coordination, market stability, and supply disruption response.

ASEAN and Canada push to conclude free trade deal in 2026 as the 18th TNC meeting reviews progress, tackles key issues and urges flexibility in final negotiations.

Sun Group signs USD 2.3 billion MoU with Gold Mantis, advancing strategic cooperation to elevate Vietnam’s interior standards for key projects like APEC 2027.

International integration is increasingly viewed as a key driver enabling Viet Nam to achieve double-digit growth, improve the quality of expansion, and broaden its development space.

On the morning of April 13, at the Presidential Palace, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung presided over the official welcome ceremony for Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Robert Fico, who is on an official visit to Viet Nam from April 12 to 14, 2026. 

A three-day technical meeting in Vientiane has translated high-level commitments between Vietnam and Lao PDR into a detailed 2026 action plan, laying the groundwork to accelerate trade, energy cooperation and cross-border connectivity.

Vietnam advances risk-based supervision with Japan’s support, aiming to enhance market transparency, investor protection, and align with international standards.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long chaired a meeting with international partners to review progress on the Just Energy Transition Partnership, emphasizing the shift from commitments to concrete implementation and the urgent need to invest in power grid infrastructure.

Vietnam and JICA sign ODA deal to boost green transition, support sustainable growth and strengthen climate resilience, with funds disbursed by December 2026.

The AITIGA JC 12 advanced the review and upgrade of the ASEAN-India trade pact, narrowed negotiation gaps, strengthened coordination.

Polish firms view Vietnam as a key gateway to ASEAN, driven by strong demand, improving policies, and expanding opportunities in industry, biotech, and energy.

Vietnam and India advance IT cooperation as VINASA and SEPC sign an MOU, opening new opportunities in digital services, trade, and innovation.

Nordic ambassadors in Vietnam have shared insights on digital transformation in public services and commended Vietnam’s implementation of a two-tier local government model.

The 12th RJC Meeting focused on advancing RCEP implementation, discussing membership expansion and outlining directions for its future development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Angola’s President held phone talks to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on energy cooperation, trade and global issues.

ASEAN economic ministers met in Taguig on March 13 for the 32nd AEMR to discuss regional economic resilience, FTAs and the digital economy amid global uncertainty.

The first Senior Officials’ Meeting of CPTPP in 2026 (SOM1) launched discussions on implementation, accession and future cooperation.

Vietnam and Colombia discusses strengthening energy cooperation and accelerating negotiations toward a bilateral free trade agreement.

At its first Energy of Change Summit in Hanoi, GE Vernova unveiled new LNG power projects and a USD 200 million manufacturing plan, highlighting its growing role in Vietnam’s energy transition.

On March 3, Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung held a meeting with Ioannis Plakiotakis, First Vice President of the Hellenic Parliament.

Vietnamese enterprises actively promoted tourism and aviation at SATTE 2026 in New Delhi, boosting connectivity and tapping India’s fast-growing travel market.

With trade hitting USD 930 billion in 2025, Vietnam’s economic integration enters a new phase focused on quality, green exports and deeper global positioning.

Party General Secretary To Lam on February 18 (local time) held separate phone conversations with U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Bill Hagerty, during which he called for maintaining stable and sustainable economic, trade, and investment ties and urged the U.S. Congress to continue allocating resources to support Vietnam in addressing the consequences of war.

During the state visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic by General Secretary To Lam, important cooperation documents were exchanged.

The Pakistani Ambassador has underscored that Vietnam is steadily consolidating its role as a connector in an increasingly multipolar world, opening up promising prospects for bilateral cooperation.

The 4th ASEAN FG-GVC meeting in the Philippines marked a shift toward selective, integrated value chain cooperation amid geoeconomic fragmentation as pressures rise.