Viet Nam & World

EU Ambassador to Viet Nam Julien Guerrier reaffirmed the bloc's commitment to accompanying Viet Nam in achieving its goals of becoming a developed economy by 2045 and reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, while ensuring energy security amid global uncertainties.

The Australian Government has appointed Peggy O’Neal, RMIT University Chancellor, as Australia’s Business Champion to Viet Nam, reaffirming its commitment to promoting trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung described the visits as particularly important and historic, taking place at a meaningful moment as Viet Nam and India mark the 10th anniversary of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and just one month after the top leader of Viet Nam assumed his new position. For Sri Lanka, this was the highest-level visit by a Vietnamese leader since the two countries established diplomatic relations.

An article titled “The Dien Bien Phu Victory remains a source of pride for the Vietnamese people” was published in the May 7 edition of Pasaxon newspaper, the voice of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954–May 7, 2026).

Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang said that the Vietnamese delegation made important contributions to the summit’s success, reflecting the foreign policy orientation set out by the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, which continues to place ASEAN at the centre of Viet Nam’s regional engagement, as well as its commitment to proactive, positive and responsible contributions to ASEAN Community-building process.

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam To Lam, together with a high-level Vietnamese delegation, has successfully concluded State visits to the Republic of India and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s trip not only contributed to the overall success of the ASEAN Summit, but also left many outstanding marks of Vietnam as an active, proactive and responsible member of ASEAN.

After concluding activities during his state visit to India from May 5 - 7, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation departed Mumbai International Airport on May 7 evening (local time) for a state visit to Sri Lanka from May 7 – 8.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 7 held bilateral meetings with Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, and President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Masato Kanda, on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and State President To Lam received leaders of several major Indian corporations and businesses in Mumbai on May 7 afternoon as part of his state visit to the South Asian country.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam received Jishnu Dev Varma, Governor of Maharashtra state, on May 7 in Mumbai as part of his state visit to India.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam on May 7 (local time) witnessed the exchange of cooperation agreements between Vietnamese and Indian businesses, as part of the India-Viet Nam Business Forum in Mumbai.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam’s visit to Sri Lanka conveys a strong message affirming Viet Nam’s high regard for the traditional friendship between Viet Nam and Sri Lanka, while also opening up opportunities for the two countries to elevate bilateral relations to a new level.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam on May 7 underscored that Viet Nam–India cooperation should be positioned within the broader context of the world’s most dynamic growth centres and leading trends, including digital technology, artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and green transition.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam received Chief Minister of Maharashtra state Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai on May 7 as part of his state visit to India, during which they agreed to step up cooperation in the fields of urban development, finance, innovation, logistics, seaport and infrastructure connectivity, while promoting stronger business ties and people-to-people exchanges between Viet Nam and India.

Authorised by Foreign Minister (FM) Le Hoai Trung, Deputy FM Dang Hoang Giang, Head of ASEAN SOM Viet Nam, led a Vietnamese delegation to a series of ASEAN foreign ministerial meetings in Cebu, the Philippines on May 7 which finalised preparations for the 48th ASEAN Summit.

As part of the state visit to India by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam, Politburo member Nguyen Duy Ngoc has held working sessions with leaders of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).

Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and head of its Commission for Policies and Strategies Nguyen Thanh Nghi met with General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI) Doraisamy Raja in New Delhi on May 7.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam on May 7 visited the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) in Mumbai where he was invited to perform the ceremonial bell-ringing.

At the invitation of President of the Republic of the Philippines Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr, ASEAN Chair for 2026, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will lead a high-level Vietnamese delegation to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines, from May 7 to 8.