Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Thursday hosted Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Karl Van Den Bossche to discuss ways to further advance bilateral ties, particularly in economic cooperation and support for Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange.
General Secretary To Lam met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on February 20 (local time) as part of his trip to Washington, D.C. to attend the Board of Peace's inaugural meeting.
General Secretary To Lam hosted a reception for the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Michael DeSombre, in Ha Noi on February 13.
Economic diplomacy holds special importance, helping to lead the way and open new paths, attract resources, create opportunities, and expand development space to drive Vietnam toward fast and sustainable growth in the new era.
State President Luong Cuong held talks with President of the European Council (EC) António Costa in Ha Noi on January 29.
Japan has one of the world’s most advanced innovation ecosystems, with around 3.7 million active enterprises that continue to seek advanced technology solutions and cross-border cooperation opportunities. Meanwhile, Vietnam’s startup landscape has continued to grow strongly,
“EU partners look beyond price and delivery timelines. They ask detailed questions about raw material origins, production conditions, environmental and labor standards, and supply chain transparency. Without clear and consistent answers, even highly competitive pricing offers little chance for cooperation.”
In 2025, amid a slow global economic recovery and rising strategic competition, economic diplomacy continued to be identified by Vietnam as an important lever to expand markets, attract high-quality resources, and enhance national standing.
The State visit to Laos by Party General Secretary To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation, marking the 50th anniversary of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, occurred at a time of rapidly expanding bilateral economic cooperation.
Building on 70 years of diplomatic relations, Vietnam and Indonesia have entered a dynamic phase of development marked by a key milestone: the elevation of their relationship to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This step creates opportunities to expand trade and investment into new sectors, serving as a strong growth driver within ASEAN.
Vietnam and Indonesia’s agreement to elevate their relationship to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in early 2025 has further strengthened the 70-year traditional friendship between the two countries, opening a new chapter of cooperation that is broader, more comprehensive, and more substantive, aimed at a sustainable future for both nations.
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