Vietnam attracts Chinese tourists with local experiences
Travel trends are shifting from large group tours towards smaller groups, independent travel and tailor-made programmes that prioritise quality and personalised experiences.
Science-technology diplomacy helps build bridge for Vietnam-Hong Kong (China) strategic cooperation: diplomat
Hong Kong's high-quality universities and research institutions, international financial centre, startup ecosystem and access to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) offer significant opportunities for collaboration with Vietnam.
Top Vietnamese leader’s address at UNGA 81 reflects global technology landscape: US expert
US technology expert David Ho said the top Vietnamese leader’s assessment of opportunities and challenges in science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) is in line with global trends.
UNESCO ready to work with Vietnam to implement International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development initiative: Representative
Jonathan Wallace Baker, UNESCO Representative to Vietnam, noted that the official proclamation of the 2027–2036 period as the "International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development" comes at a particularly important moment. As the international community works to accelerate progress towards the 2030 Agenda while beginning to consider what comes after 2030, the Decade provides a ten-year framework to strengthen the place of culture in development.
Substantive cooperation drives Vietnam-US relations: US professor
Speaking to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Washington DC ahead of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam’s attendance at the High-level General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) and bilateral activities in the US from September 20, Professor Piper Campbell described 2026 as an active year in Vietnam-US relations.
Trust remains valuable asset underpinning Vietnam-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Ambassador
Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki noted that trust between the two peoples and governments has reached a very high level, describing it as the most important achievement and a valuable asset that will enable younger generations to work together to build a better future.
Vietnam–UN cooperation: From receiving support to jointly contributing to peace, sustainable development
Vietnam today brings to multilateral cooperation its own experience of transformation—from post-war reconstruction and poverty reduction to economic integration, sustainable development and, lessons about its remarkable journey as an upper-middle-income country, said UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis.
Top leader’s trip to give fresh impetus to Vietnam-US ties: Ambassador
The two sides can expand cooperation in the fields of semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), data centres, advanced digital services and human resource training, he noted, adding that these areas are closely aligned with Vietnam’s goal of having the digital economy account for 30% of GDP by 2030.
Enhanced parliamentary ties to deepen Vietnam-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Ambassador
Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam held a meeting on September 15 in Canberra with several opposition and independent lawmakers in the Parliament of Australia to discuss measures to boost bilateral cooperation and strengthen parliamentary ties between the two nations in the coming period.
Vietnam needs to transform BRICS into strategic autonomy, expansion: Indian expert
According to S.D Pradhan, former Deputy National Security Advisor of India, the active participation and practical contributions of partner countries, including Vietnam, played a role in the overall success of the 18th BRICS summit. For Vietnam, its status as partner country offers an opportunity to diversify external ties and better align with emerging drivers of growth.
Overseas Vietnamese a key resource for Vietnam’s economic growth: Chinese expert
Resolution No. 23 reflects a shift in Vietnam’s approach to overseas Vietnamese, increasingly recognising them as an important resource for national development. It also demonstrates Vietnam’s continued commitment to openness and deeper international engagement.
Thai King and Queen’s Vietnam visit to deepen bilateral friendship: Official
The visit will provide strong momentum to translate leaders’ commitments into concrete outcomes. Vietnam and Thailand have agreed to step up cooperation and economic connectivity in a mutually complementary manner, with new breakthroughs and qualitative advances, striving to raise two-way trade to 25 billion USD from the current 22 billion USD in a balanced and sustainable direction.
Resolution No.23: Vietnamese community in UK looks toward homeland
Politburo Resolution No. 23 calls for stronger links among overseas Vietnamese through sustainable networks connecting experts, intellectuals, entrepreneurs and young people. Each entrepreneur and professional can thus become a bridge, ensuring that despite being half a world away, the Vietnamese community remains closely connected to the homeland.
Vietnam-France political trust should be translated into concrete cooperation: former diplomat
Vietnam and France possess a special shared legacy and strong political ties. In a rapidly changing world, the two countries have common interests in building a stronger, more autonomous relationship with a vision towards the next 20 years, said former French Ambassador to Vietnam Serge Degallaix.
Vietnam sees opportunities to deepen engagement with BRICS: Trade Counsellor
Vietnam could deepen cooperation with BRICS through four main areas: expanding trade and market access; attracting and promoting two-way investment; engaging deeper in global supply chains and logistics networks; and advancing cooperation in science-technology, innovation and digital transformation.
Vietnam can share development experience through BRICS: Indian professor
Vietnam is an important country with significant potential to contribute to BRICS’ development. Over the past year, it has emerged as an increasingly important economy and a notable manufacturing hub, particularly in textiles and garments, electronics and other industries.
Russian think tank sees Vietnam as strategic hub for businesses in Asia
Geofor said Vietnam's drive for industrialisation, higher productivity, technological mastery and deeper international integration creates significant room for Russian businesses and technology providers to expand their engagement in the country.
Top Vietnamese leader’s presence at International Space Summit signals French trust
The presence of a head of state is particularly significant given the geographical istance involved and the leaders’ demanding schedules, said Adam, a former Commander of the French Space Command, told the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the upcoming official visit to France by General Secretary and President Lam.
Top Vietnamese leader’s visit to France to deepen ties: French Communist Party official
In the next phase of ties, Vincent Boulet, the French Communist Party (PCF)’s foreign affairs head, said joint cultural and educational projects should be scaled to draw in younger generations, strengthening social bonds and laying a solid foundation for the comprehensive strategic partnership.
Australian Ambassador highlights Vietnam’s growing regional and global role
Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Gillian Bird has stressed the importance of translating the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership into tangible results for both countries, citing General Secretary and President To Lam’s state visit to Australia in early August as a strong example of a substantive, outcomes-focused high-level visit.
Vietnamese coffee exports poised for strong finish toward year-end
According to the Vietnam Coffee Cocoa Association (Vicofa), Vietnam exported nearly 1.7 million tonnes of coffee in the first eight months, earning more than 6 billion USD. Export volume rose by over 10% year on year, while export value fell by 11.2% due to lower export prices.
