Cooperation

While South Africa’s aviation logistics sector plays a crucial role in its economy, Vietnam still has significant potential for development, particularly in air freight.

The Vietnamese Party and State value Brazil as a key partner in Vietnam's broader foreign policy toward Latin America, and wish to deepen the newly-established Strategic Partnership between the two nations, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

The establishment of the Eastern Chapter not only marks a significant step in the Vietnam-Canada Business Association's growth but also addresses the rising demand for networking and collaboration among Vietnamese and Canadian entrepreneurs in the region.

Over the past 50 years, the relationship between Vietnam and Belgium has achieved significant accomplishments in various fields. However, the potential for bilateral cooperation remains huge, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Van Thao.

The Vietnam-Indonesia Friendship Association (VIFA) and the Indonesian Embassy in Vietnam on March 27 held a seminar on cooperation and friendship between the two countries.

From late 2023 to December 2024, the Vietnamese Ministry of Transport (now the Ministry of Construction - MoC), China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), and the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) signed six documents to advance the construction of railways linking the two nations.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s National Competition Commission and the British Embassy in Vietnam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on consumer protection on March 25 as part of the ASEAN-UK Economic Integration Programme which aims at enhancing renewal, economic development, and sustainable development.

Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation Nguyen Trong Nghia hosted a delegation of the People's Daily of China, led by its Editor-in-Chief Chen Jianwen, in Hanoi on March 25, during which the former called for stronger press cooperation between the two nations.

The upgrading of relationship between Vietnam and Singapore to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2025 has opened a new chapter in the history of bilateral relations. Amid global efforts to address challenges in digital transformation, the dynamic and effective cooperation between Vietnam and Singapore in the fields of green economy and digital economy not only benefits both countries but also stands out as a successful international partnership within ASEAN.

Singapore was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) after the signing of the Paris Peace Agreement in January 1973. The two nations also established a Strategic Partnership in September 2013, marking a new chapter in the bilateral ties.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Duc Hai engaged in numerous activities Colombo capital and Kandy city during his two-day visit to Sri Lanka on March 21-22.

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Le Minh Hoan met with Mariam J. Sherman, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in Hanoi on March 21, calling on the bank to accelerate the implementation of the two sides' strategic cooperation framework, including in agriculture.

Cuba has proved its aquaculture potential thanks to learning Vietnam's experience, and it pledges to turn this into a key sector to contribute to food security and export, a Cuban official has said.

Vietnam values the traditional friendship and cooperation with Mozambique, considering it a priority partner in Africa, and hopes to expand solidarity, friendship and traditional cooperation with the country for mutual benefit as well as for peace, cooperation and development in the world.

A delegation from Hekou county of China's Yunnan province visited the Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority and Nam Cau Kien Industrial Park on March 19–20, sharing experiences in the development of free trade zones.

As part of the Thailand Trade Representative’s visit to Vietnam, Mr. Umesh Pandey met with the management board of MM Mega Market Vietnam (MM), a strategic retail brand belonging to BJC BIGC Group – a leading Thai investor in Vietnam.

Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed that the Party and State of Vietnam consistently treasure and prioritise the development of the Vietnam-China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership as well as the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, for the happiness of the two nations' people and for peace and progress of humanity.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held talks with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Szijjarto Peter in Hanoi on March 19, during which they agreed to strengthen the two countries' cooperation in various potential areas in the coming time.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held phone talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Cho Tae-yul on March 18 to discuss bilateral relations.

Vietnam and the UK discuss economic cooperation, with a focus on trade, investment, and financial center development, as Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh seeks British expertise in legal reforms, offshore wind power and green finance.

Auditor General Ngo Van Tuan, who is leading a delegation from the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) on their visit to China, held talks with his Chinese counterpart Hou Kai in Beijing on March 17.

(VEN) - On the afternoon of March 17th, in Hanoi, IFC, the Swiss Embassy, and government and market stakeholders initiated the second phase of the Supply Chain Finance (SCF) Program.

On the morning of March 15, in Udon Thani (Thailand), the consulate general of Vietnam in Fukuoka, Japan, in coordination with the consulate general of Vietnam in Khon Kaen, Thailand, organised a forum on connecting trade and tourism among Japan, Thailand and Vietnam.

Vietnam is considered a country with great growth potential and is highly valuated by Rome and Italy in their strategies to develop partnerships, heard a conference held in Rome on March 14.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam visited South Australia from March 11–14 to seek stronger cooperation between Vietnam and the Australian state.

Amid the growing ties between Vietnam and Luxembourg, the working visit of Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is expected to unlock new avenues for cooperation, particularly in green finance and sustainable development.

Politburo member and Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) Nguyen Xuan Thang welcomed Prof. Young-Sup Joo, Chairman of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s National Research Council of Science and Technology (NST) to Hanoi on March 14 to explore how sci-tech can fuel Vietnam’s economic growth.

Vietnam is keen to tap Singapore’s expertise in science, technology and innovation to achieve two major centenary goals set by its ruling Communist Party, General Secretary To Lam said on March 12.

The two nations now have a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Singapore's first such partnership with an ASEAN member state.