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Swiss President’s visit to Vietnam to translate cooperation potential into tangible results
Ambassador Chau Mai Anh noted that while the past 55 years have laid a solid foundation of trust and cooperation, the Comprehensive Partnership heralds a new phase for the countries to expand areas of collaboration and translate commitments and existing potential into concrete projects delivering practical, long-term benefits for both countries.
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Vietnam elevates ties with Denmark, EU and Belgium: Spokeswoman
Vietnam and the EU officially upgraded their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during President of the European Council António Costa’s visit to Vietnam in January 2026. Vietnam is the EU’s first comprehensive strategic partner in Southeast Asia and the only ASEAN member with all cooperation pillars in place with the bloc.
PM welcomes Hamburg city’s investments in green transition, renewable energy
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung called on Hamburg to strengthen practical cooperation with Vietnamese localities in areas where it has advantages, including seaports, logistics, the marine economy, green transition and smart cities; and further facilitate trade, investment and economic ties.
Liechtenstein PM’s Vietnam visit expected to provide fresh impetus for bilateral ties: Ambassador
Vietnam, Switzerland enjoy fruitful relations as their diplomatic ties turn 55
Vietnam, Switzerland seek to deepen traditional friendship, expand cooperation
National Assembly Vice President visits Norway to further promote bilateral ties
Vietnam, EU hold seventh meeting of Joint Committee
Sep 25, 2026 23:16
The meeting provided an opportunity for the two sides to brief each other on their respective socio-economic situations and foreign policies, comprehensively review bilateral relations and assess the outcomes of meetings of the Joint Committee’s subcommittees on political affairs, sustainable development, and good governance, rule of law and human rights.
Vietnam ready to work with Canada to build substantive Strategic Partnership: Top leader
Sep 25, 2026 18:06
The top Vietnamese leader said the two countries' decision to elevate their relations to a Strategic Partnership comes as a result of more than five decades of friendship and cooperation, reflecting their commitment to jointly investing in the future.
Businesses advised to further meet standards to optimise FTAs
Sep 22, 2026 12:17
A Ho Chi Minh City official said FTA utilisation should go beyond tariff preferences as export markets impose stricter requirements on quality, technical standards, environmental protection and sustainability. It must go hand in hand with improving product quality and meeting technical standards, green requirements and sustainable development criteria.
Vietnam, UK advance strategic cooperation in agriculture, environment
Sep 01, 2026 10:04
The agreements reached during the visit are expected to translate the Vietnam-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership into practical cooperation across science and technology, agricultural trade, environmental protection, nature conservation, climate adaptation and sustainable development, with tangible results anticipated at COP31 and beyond.
Hai Phong tops new FTA Index, opens door to global capital
Aug 19, 2026 14:22
Hai Phong scored 35.62 out of 40, well above the national average of 21.66. It was followed by Tuyen Quang with 33.61, Thanh Hoa with 30.93, Vinh Long with 29.33 and Ca Mau with 29.10.
Prime Minister receives outgoing Israeli Ambassador
Aug 12, 2026 23:05
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung asked the Israeli Government to continue creating favourable conditions for Vietnamese people living, studying and working in Israel at a meeting with outgoing Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Yaron Mayer in Hanoi on August 12.
EVFTA deliver tangible gains for Vietnam-EU trade after six years
Aug 03, 2026 09:34
Reflecting on the agreement's sixth anniversary, EuroCham Chairman Bruno Jaspaert said that nearly half of all EU-Vietnam trade over the past three decades has taken place under the EVFTA, underscoring the rapid acceleration of economic integration once market access barriers were removed.
AMM-59: Vietnam proposes three priorities to advance ASEAN–China relations
Jul 22, 2026 22:37
In his remarks, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung described ASEAN–China as one of ASEAN’s most dynamic and comprehensive partnerships, stressing the importance of effectively implementing the 2026–2030 Plan of Action to enhance the quality and strategic value of bilateral cooperation.
OP-ED: Foreign affairs expand Vietnam’s development space
Jul 21, 2026 08:43
Recent diplomatic activities demonstrated that the foreign policy set out at the 14th National Party Congress is being translated into concrete action, reaffirming diplomacy as a “vital and regular” task alongside national defence and security.
Vietnam–Greece ties still hold considerable untapped potential: PM
Jul 17, 2026 22:25
PM Le Minh Hung recommended that the two sides step up all-level exchanges and meetings, especially those at high level, make full use of the existing cooperation mechanisms, expand collaboration in the economy, trade and investment, and effectively implement the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
EU counts on Vietnam’s coordinating role to advance Strategic Partnership with ASEAN: Ambassador
Jul 16, 2026 17:01
According to the diplomat, the strength of the EU-Vietnam relationship is reflected in the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), as well as the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during European Council President António Costa’s visit to Vietnam in January 2026.
Vietnam, France seek to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Jul 13, 2026 10:38
Both sides agreed to continue promoting regular exchanges and practical cooperation within their respective areas of responsibility, contributing to closer ties between the two legislatures and further strengthening the Vietnam-France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Vietnam, Belgium boost parliamentary cooperation, deepen bilateral relations
Jul 12, 2026 13:15
Toi called on the Belgian Senate to continue supporting stronger Vietnam-EU relations, including the effective implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), and promoting the European Commission's early removal of its "yellow card" warning against Vietnamese seafood exports, in recognition of Vietnam's efforts to improve its legal framework and promote sustainable fisheries management.
Thai commission strengthens trade competition framework
Jul 10, 2026 11:09
Following its participation in negotiations to upgrade the ASEAN – Korea Free Trade Agreement (AKFTA) in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, the TCCT underscored the growing importance of incorporating competition law cooperation into international trade agreements.
Top Vietnamese leader receives German Bundestag Vice President
Jun 20, 2026 05:52
Vietnam attaches great importance to its Strategic Partnership with Germany and regards it as one of its leading partners in Europe, said top leader To Lam.
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