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Vietnam News Today (Aug. 28): Vietnam to Continue Substantive Contributions to ASEAN Cooperation
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 28): Vietnam to continue substantive contributions to ASEAN cooperation; Vietnamese, Cambodian provinces strengthen comprehensive cooperation for 2026-2030; Vietnam and RoK expand cooperation from trade to technology and innovation; Vietnam among India’s top partners in “Act East” policy, Indo-Pacific vision.
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AI, Semiconductors, Quantum Technology: New Areas of Vietnam-Singapore Cooperation
Vietnam and Singapore have agreed to leverage each country’s strengths and enhance cooperation in AI, data, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, biotechnology and quantum technology, with a view to building a regional innovation ecosystem.
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Vietnam News Today (Aug. 26): Vietnam, France Boost Defense Cooperation Across Multiple Areas
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 26): Prime Minister commends close cooperation between Vietnamese, Lao inspection agencies; Vietnam, France boost defense cooperation across multiple areas; Vietnam and Singapore advance technology and talent cooperation; Vietnamese culture promoted at National Day celebration in Sri Lanka.
Environmental Protection Takes Center Stage in Bac Ninh’s Development
Alongside recognizing the efforts of party committees and party organizations at all levels in environmental protection, the 3rd Plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee seriously discussed and analyzed shortcomings in this area. On that basis, the Plenum issued Conclusion No. 75-KL/TW dated July 28, 2026, on environmental protection and proactive responses to climate change in the new period, emphasizing the view that environmental protection and responses to climate change must be incorporated into a broader new mindset and vision and placed at the center of development decisions.
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 25): Vietnam–China Economic Corridor Shifts to Integrated Cooperation
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 25): Key Party leader meets Singaporean parliamentary speaker; Vietnam pledges active role in global child protection efforts; Vietnam–China economic corridor shifts to integrated cooperation; Malaysia highlights potential for Vietnam-Malaysia Halal supply chain cooperation.
Vietnam, Chile Seek to Deepen Comprehensive Partnership
The Vietnam-Chile Comprehensive Partnership has developed positively in recent years, particularly in the economic and trade sectors. Chile is Vietnam’s third-largest export market in Latin America, while Vietnam is Chile’s largest trading partner in ASEAN.
Parliamentary Cooperation a Pillar of Vietnam - Côte d’Ivoire ties
The talks took place in an open and cordial atmosphere, with NA President Man expressing his pleasure that Achi had chosen Vietnam as one of his first destinations in Asia since taking office in January, and just four months after their meeting on the sidelines of the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Türkiye in April.
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 24): Vietnam, Chile Deepen Political Ties, Strengthen Mutual Trust
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 24): Parliamentary cooperation a pillar of Vietnam - Côte d’Ivoire ties; Vietnam, Chile deepen political ties, strengthen mutual trust; Vietnam, Canada move to upgrade ties and deepen practical cooperation; Vietnam's tourism industry shifts focus from visitor numbers to spending; Storm Narra stalls off Vietnam, raising threat of 600mm rainfall.
Hanoi Organizes Artistic Programmes to Celebrate National Holidays
Marking the 81st anniversary of the success of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945-August 19, 2026) and National Day on September 2, the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a special artistic programmes themed “From the Autumn of Independence” at Cau Giay Park in Cau Giay Ward, Hanoi on the evening of August 19.
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 22): Vietnam-Singapore Strategic Dialogue - New Development Step in Bilateral Relations
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 22): Vietnam-Singapore Strategic Dialogue - New development step in bilateral relations; Vietnam can serve as bridge between Asia, Latin America; Vietnamese, Chinese youth carry forward bilateral friendship; HCM City pledges to serve as active bridge in Vietnam-Thailand relations.
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 21): Vietnam, Philippines to Make Enhanced Strategic Partnership More Substantive
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 21): Vietnam, Philippines to make enhanced Strategic Partnership more substantive; Key Party leader's visit to lay foundation for Vietnam-Singapore new-generation strategic relationship; Tightening ties with China remains top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy; Vietnamese exports eye deeper foothold in South American markets.
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 20): Vietnam, Mexico Seek to Step Up Theoretical Exchanges, Personnel Training Cooperation
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 20): Vietnam, Mexico seek to step up theoretical exchanges, personnel training cooperation; Economic, trade, investment ties should remain driver of Vietnam–US relations; Hebei steps up agricultural cooperation with Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore build on friendship to drive new cooperation.
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 19): Vietnam, Czech Republic Seek to Deepen Multifaceted Cooperation
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 19): Vietnam, Czech Republic seek to deepen multifaceted cooperation; Vietnam, Uruguay seek to expand economic, trade and investment ties; Trade volume breaches US$712 billion amid import surge; Top culinary award goes to Vietnam, outranking Italy and Japan.
Football Helps Strengthen People-to-People Ties Between Vietnam and Uruguay
On August 17 in Hanoi, Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung received Uruguayan Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Valeria Csukasi Cabrera during her working visit to Vietnam from August 16-18, 2026. During the meeting, the Uruguayan side highlighted football as an area that could contribute to strengthening exchanges and people-to-people connections between the two countries.
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 18): Vietnam, Cambodia Intensify Efforts to Repatriate Martyrs’ Remains
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 18): Vietnam, Mexico to enhance exchange of legislative experience; Vietnam, Cambodia intensify efforts to repatriate martyrs’ remains; Three Vietnamese destinations named among Southeast Asia’s most beautiful; National Day airfares ease, travelers adjust holiday plans.
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 17): Vietnam, US Expand Cooperation to Tackle Agent Orange Impacts
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 17): Vietnam, US expand cooperation to tackle Agent Orange impacts; Cultural exchange strengthens people-to-people ties between Ho Chi Minh City, Indonesia; Traditional Vietnamese cuisine wins over Canadian diners; Exhibition of Vietnamese Do paper paintings captivates Far Eastern audience; 10-day weather outlook: Torrential rain set to sweep northern Vietnam; Dak Lak, Laos' Champasak bolster cooperation during durian festival; Vietnam faces steep export target in final five months; Exporters urged to adapt as EU tightens food safety rules; Vietravel Airlines launches direct Ho Chi Minh City-Shenzhen route
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 16): Vietnam, New Zealand Advance Strategic Research Cooperation
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 16): Vietnam, New Zealand advance strategic research cooperation, plan Vietnam Center; US supports Vietnam in accelerating identification of martyrs’ remains; Courts of Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao border provinces step up judicial cooperation; Closer destinations drive Vietnamese travel demand in second quarter.
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 14): Vietnam, New Zealand Expand Cooperation in Trade, Technology and Security
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 14): Vietnam, New Zealand expand cooperation in trade, technology and security; Vietnam underscores ASEAN unity, centrality; Lam Dong steps up tourism cooperation with Indian partners; Ha Noi ready to strengthen cooperation with Russian partners.
Top Vietnamese Leader Meets Acting President of New Zealand–Vietnam Friendship Association
Vietnam plans to establish a Vietnam–New Zealand Friendship Association as a counterpart to the New Zealand–Vietnam Friendship Association, thereby strengthening connections and exchanges and helping deepen and broaden friendship between the two peoples.
Vietnam, New Zealand Leaders Witness Exchange of Cooperation Documents
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Vietnam–New Zealand relations have continued to grow strongly, with substantive cooperation in numerous areas and further expansion in education and agriculture, generating fresh momentum for bilateral ties.
Official Welcome Ceremony Held for Top Vietnamese Leader in New Zealand
The ceremony was conducted in accordance with protocol for foreign heads of state visiting New Zealand, incorporating a traditional Māori welcome ceremony and an official greeting.
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 13): Top Leader Begins NZ visit, Receives Acting President of NZ-VN Friendship Society
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 13): Top leader begins NZ visit, receives Acting President of NZ-VN Friendship Society; Singapore remains one of Vietnam’s leading important partners; Vietnam, Australia hold 8th Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Canberra; “Fidel Castro-Ho Chi Minh: A Revolutionary Vision” — an epic tribute to Vietnam-Cuba friendship.
Top Vietnamese Leader Highlights Strategic Mineral, High-tech Cooperation with Australian Firms
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam received leaders of Australian businesses in Canberra on August 12 morning (local time), highlighting opportunities to expand cooperation in strategic mineral supply chains, high technology and innovation as the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations enters a new phase.
