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Economic, trade, investment ties should remain driver of Vietnam–US relations: Deputy PM
Economic, trade and investment ties should continue to serve as a driving force while science – technology, innovation and human resources development should become strategic and long-term areas of cooperation, said Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc.
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Prime Minister receives outgoing Israeli Ambassador
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.
Vietnamese, Egyptian Presidents hold talks, agree to lift ties to Comprehensive Partnership
State President Luong Cuong and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El‑Sisi on August 5 issued a joint statement on upgrading Vietnam - Egypt ties to a Comprehensive Partnership.
Vietnam, US pledge to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
OP-ED: Development-oriented diplomacy: From strategic vision to disciplined rollout
Switzerland identifies Vietnam as priority partner in Southeast Asia
Prime Minister receives Deputy US Trade Representative
Top Vietnamese leader affirms high regard for ties with Switzerland during phone talks
May 11, 2026 22:03
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam held phone talks with President of Switzerland Guy Parmelin, during which the Vietnamese leader voiced his hope that both sides would continue joint work to effectively realise and further deepen the bilateral Comprehensive Partnership established in January 2025.
Key economic policies taking effect in May
Apr 28, 2026 22:49
The revised Law on Deposit Insurance, which will effective May 1, provides a stronger legal foundation to protect depositors and safeguard the banking system.
Vietnam, EFTA step up free trade agreement negotiations
Feb 27, 2026 08:48
The 19th round of negotiations for the free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, is taking place in Geneva with highly positive signals, reflecting strong political determination on both sides to conclude the deal at an early date.
Vietnamese Party chief receives US Trade Representative
Feb 20, 2026 07:54
The Party chief welcomed the positive results achieved in the negotiation process of a reciprocal trade agreement and highly appreciated the role, attention and support of the US Trade Representative. He stated that Vietnamese agencies would continue to coordinate closely with the US side so that the two sides could finalise the agreement soon.
Economic diplomacy 2025: Turning the tide, unlocking resources, shaping new development space
Feb 15, 2026 08:11
The Deputy Minister said that 2026 will be the year when economic diplomacy shifts sharply from "paving the way" to "facilitating development", from "connecting opportunities" to "connecting strategic resources", and from "making commitments" to "verifying effectiveness".
Vietnam, EU seek to deepen bilateral relations
Jan 29, 2026 22:34
President Cuong stressed that Vietnam views the EU as one of its key global partners and seeks to deepen bilateral relations, noting that the two sides discussed concrete steps to implement the Vietnam–EU Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and addressed regional and international matters of mutual concern.
State leader hosts banquet in honour of European Council President
Jan 29, 2026 22:34
President Cuong noted that the two sides’ decision to elevate the bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership – the highest level of cooperation – reflected their strong political will and mutual appreciation, with the aim of making Vietnam–EU relations a model of cooperation.
Vietnam – Europe ties reach new height in 2025: Deputy Foreign Minister
Jan 27, 2026 12:01
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has penned an article titled ‘Vietnam–Europe cooperation in 2025: Rising to a new height”, highlighting a surge in high-level diplomacy, with exchanges nearly doubling from the previous year across all Party, State, Government and National Assembly channels.
EC President’s visit marks key moment for Vietnam–EU relations
Jan 26, 2026 22:35
The upcoming official visit to Vietnam by President of the European Council (EC) António Costa reflects the EU’s recognition and appreciation of Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of international relations, while affirming the country’s growing stature and credibility in the international arena, particularly as a key partner of EU in the Asia–Pacific region.
Vietnam, Spain eye sustainable, comprehensive strategic partnership: Diplomat
Dec 29, 2025 21:56
De Lasala said Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s official visit to Vietnam in April 2025 - the first by a Spanish prime minister since diplomatic ties were established in 1977 - marked a historic milestone, as leaders of the two countries agreed to work towards upgrading the bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, a goal reinforced by the inaugural meeting of the Joint Committee for Economic, Trade, and Investment Cooperation held in Madrid two months ago.
Numerous positive signals in Paraguay-Vietnam cooperation prospects: Honorary Consul
Dec 15, 2025 14:51
Economic and trade ties, in particular, are showing encouraging momentum. In recent years, two-way trade has maintained an upward trend, reaching an estimated 250–300 million USD annually.
Vietnam-Kuwait joint statement on elevating bilateral ties to strategic partnership
Nov 19, 2025 12:46
Vietnam and Kuwait have issued a joint statement on elevating bilateral relations to the level of a strategic partnership during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to the Middle Eastern country.
Vietnam – Algeria: New drivers for bilateral trade relations
Nov 18, 2025 23:21
More than six decades after diplomatic ties were established (1962–2025), Vietnam and Algeria have achieved significant progress in economic and trade cooperation. In recent years, bilateral trade has grown strongly, with export structure expanded, and oil and gas collaboration seen as a success symbol of their partnership.
Action plan to be built to implement new Vietnam – UK partnership
Nov 01, 2025 23:07
Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung pledged cooperation with British colleagues to help usher in a new development phase for bilateral ties that matches the new level of the relationship as well as the two peoples’ aspirations, for peace, stability, cooperation, and sustainable development in the regions and the world.
British media spotlight growing Vietnam - UK political trust, cooperation
Nov 01, 2025 09:07
Over more than five decades since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1973 and 15 years since the adoption of the Strategic Partnership framework in 2010, Vietnam and the UK have built a strong and enduring partnership, underpinned by mutual respect and a shared vision of a safe, prosperous and sustainable future.
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