Viet Nam & World

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on March 27 held a working session with Mariam J. Sherman, the World Bank's Division Director for Viet Nam, Cambodia and Laos, discussing measures to step up cooperation initiatives in water resources, agriculture and environmental management.

State President Luong Cuong has sent a message of congratulations to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Morocco (March 27, 1961 – 2026).

Sixty-five years since the establishment of diplomatic relations on March 27, 1961, the friendship and close ties between Viet Nam and Morocco have been steadily strengthened and expanded across fields.

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on March 25 had meetings with heads of leading fintech institutions and investment funds, including KraneShares, Stellar Development Foundation, Polymorphic Capital, TPG Inc., and Kraken as part of a series of activities on the US East Coast to attract investment and foster cooperation for development of the Viet Nam International Financial Centre (VIFC).

The Chinese and Vietnamese armies will continue to inject “positive and stable energy” into regional peace and prosperity, Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of National Defence and Deputy Director-General of its Information Office said at the ministry’s regular press briefing in Beijing on March 26.

Viet Nam has strengths in tropical farm produce, seafood and wooden products, while the US is a major supplier of key inputs such as soybeans, corn, wheat and dairy products. This trade structure creates a balanced supply chain with little direct competition, delivering tangible benefits to businesses and consumers in both countries.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung called on GS Energy to continue working closely with Vietnamese authorities and partners to explore solutions for developing local supply chains, enhance mutually beneficial cooperation and contribute to the sustainable development of both countries.

The two sides discussed specific cooperation programmes to help strengthen collaboration in technical infrastructure and promote sustainable transport within the framework of the Viet Nam–Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed that Viet Nam will continue to encourage domestic enterprises to expand partnerships with foreign investors, while directing legislative, executive and judicial bodies, along with agencies in the political system, to create the best possible conditions for businesses to grow, enhance international cooperation, and move up global value chains.

Upon landing at Vnukovo-2 Airport in Moskva to begin his official visit to the Russian Federation, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the high-level Vietnamese delegation were warmly welcomed with heartfelt hospitality and solemn respect.

The mechanism launch comes amid increasingly close cross-border ties among local communities while also addressing growing challenges posed by transnational crimes such as smuggling, illegal migration, drug trafficking and human trafficking.

During Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Russia on March 22-25, Viet Nam and Russia reached strong consensus on deepening political trust and mutual understanding, building on their long-standing traditional friendship.

Viet Nam and France agreed on the need for closer cooperation to ensure global food and energy security, while coordinating effectively at regional and multilateral forums.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit is seen as a catalyst for developing new and effective cooperation mechanisms to realise the comprehensive strategic partnership between Viet Nam and Russia.

At a meeting on March 25 at the headquarters of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces High Command, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu conveyed his best New Year wishes to General Vong Pisen and all officers and soldiers of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang hosted a working session in Ha Noi on March 25 with Andrey Vadimovich Panteleev, Deputy Governor of the Tyumen Region of Russia.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-level Vietnamese delegation departed Moscow for Ha Noi on the afternoon of March 25, 2026 (local time), successfully concluding the official visit to the Russian Federation.

They agreed to further elevate cooperation across all areas, including politics, diplomacy, defence, security, economy, and people-to-people exchanges, contributing to the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries (July 12, 1976 – 2026).

With the outcomes achieved and strong implementation efforts by both sides, the Viet Nam – Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is expected to grow further, contributing to socio-economic development in each country as well as to peace, friendship and cooperation in the region and the world.

President Putin said Viet Nam remains a sincere friend and an important partner of Russia in the Asia-Pacific, stressing that Russia attaches importance to further deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.