The agreement provides a bilateral legal framework enabling Vietnamese organisations and businesses to register greenhouse gas emission reduction projects and generate carbon credits that are recognised and transferable to Singapore.

Viet Nam is a country with a strong desire for progress and development, values that were denied during the wars against France and the US, said Professor Bilveer Singh, deputy head of the Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore has held a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of Viet Nam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025).

The Viet Nam–Singapore Friendship Association (VSFA) of Ho Chi Minh City has played an active role in strengthening ties between the two nations by promoting cooperation in culture, education, economy, and trade, serving as an important bridge for people-to-people diplomacy.

Viet Nam stormed to a 5-0 win over Singapore in their first match of Group B of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers on August 6 in Ha Noi.

The Viet Nam – Singapore Sustainable Trade and Innovation Forum (STIF Viet Nam - Singapore) took place on August 1 at the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) headquarters, marking a new step in digital economic and green transition between the two countries.

Viet Nam's aquatic products have continued to make significant strides in the Singaporean market, with impressive trade figures in the first six months of 2025, helping Viet Nam temporarily surpass Norway to become the third-largest supplier to Singapore, following Malaysia and Indonesia.

Viet Nam has maintained its position as the third-largest rice supplier of Singapore, according to data from Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, cited by the Viet Nam Trade Office in Singapore.

Trade relations between Viet Nam and Singapore saw robust growth in the first half of 2025, statistics show.

Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang held talks with his Singaporean counterpart Chan Chun Sing in Ha Noi on July 22, discussing ways to strengthen defence cooperation.

The Trade Office of the Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore, in collaboration with the Singapore Fruits and Vegetables Importers and Exporters Association (SFVIEA), organised the Viet Nam Fruit and Vegetable Festival 2025 on July 18, aiming to support Vietnamese enterprises in boosting exports and expanding access to international markets.

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Temasek Foundation, and Ho Chi Minh National Political Academy have coordinated to launch the third research and exchange programme of the project on potential Vietnamese leaders in Singapore.

Viet Nam and Singapore have bolsted cooperation in leadership development and public governance as the third course of the Potential Leaders’ Programme for Vietnamese officials is taking place in Singapore from July 14 to 18.

Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien has emphasised that over the past 60 years of development, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) have grown steadily and expanded international cooperation, including practical and effective collaboration with the Viet Nam People's Army.

Vietnam is among the top five destinations selected by Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWI) in Singapore for their real estate investment plans, according to the Wealth Report 2023 released by Knight Frank.

The Vietnamese Intellectual Society (VIS) in the UK and Ireland on January 14 held an annual meeting to review its performance last year and a traditional Lunar New Year celebration for Vietnamese expatriates.

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc held talks with his Singaporean counterpart Halimah Yacob, after hosting a welcome ceremony for the latter at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on October 17.

Singapore attaches importance to developing its strategic partnership with Vietnam, visiting Singaporean President Halimah Yacob told Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during their meeting in Hanoi on October 17.

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue and Singaporean President Halimah Yacob on October 17 shared a view that the bilateral strategic partnership is developing fruitfully, especially in politics and diplomacy.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong has affirmed that Vietnam attaches great importance to its strategic partnership with Singapore and suggested that the two countries effectively promote the great potential of cooperation by increasing the exchange of visits and meetings at all levels and through all party, government, parliament, and people channels.