Cooperation

The US has agreed to begin negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement with Vietnam, as proposed by Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc at his meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on April 9.

The visit demonstrates Spain’s strong commitment to deepening ties with Vietnam and also highlights Vietnam’s growing role and position in the region and the world.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha held talks with his Uzbekistani counterpart Jamshid Khodjaev in Tashkent on April 7, calling for the two countries to maximise their potential and deepen bilateral ties in line with their people’s interests and aspirations, contributing to regional and global peace, cooperation, and development.

Quebec leaders expressed their determination to bolster comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam as part of Canada's strategy to diversify markets and reduce its dependence on the US market.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held phone talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim at the Malaysian side’s request on April 6, discussing bilateral relations as well as recent regional and international developments.

The visit is a vivid testament to the excellent cooperation between the two countries across multiple domains, from politics to economy, trade and investment, culture, defence, security, education - training, and transport, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Spain Doan Thanh Song.

PM Chinh affirmed that Vietnam’s recent concrete and practical actions have been highly positive and appropriate, demonstrating its goodwill in fostering balanced and sustainable economic and trade cooperation with the US.

State President Luong Cuong held talks with visiting Burundian counterpart Evariste Ndayishimiye in Hanoi on April 4, during which the two leaders sought ways to further promote friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam and Belarus are set to deepen bilateral cooperation in all fields, particularly in economy-trade and science-technology, through their Intergovernmental Committee mechanism, affirmed Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.

Vietnam always values its friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Belgium, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son told Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs, and Development Cooperation Maxime Prevot during a meeting in Hanoi on March 31.

Both the Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary and an official at the host country's Ministry of European Union Affairs have recognised the strides recorded in the two countries' relations over the recent past.

There is untapped potential for economic cooperation between the two sides, particularly in infrastructure and logistics, agricultural production and food processing, renewable energy, creative technology-innovation, and tourism.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged Vietnamese and US universities to strengthen cooperation in education and training through specific, sustainable, practical, long-term and effective projects while addressing a working session in Hanoi on March 31 with representatives of 21 leading US universities, who are participating in the International Academic Partnership Programme (IAPP) in Vietnam.

Vietnam is ready to expand and enhance mutually beneficial collaboration, including with China, contributing to peace, cooperation, and sustainable development in the region and the world, said Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh.

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.