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Vietnam proposes four major cooperation initiatives for ASEAN and the US

The two sides should intensify cooperation in digital transformation, innovation, and energy security, including energy infrastructure connectivity and peaceful nuclear energy cooperation. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed four major orientations to foster strong, substantive, and effective ASEAN-US cooperation in the coming period. (Photo: VGP) Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, along with leaders from […]

Vietnam – South Africa joint business forum held in Hanoi

The forum organized as part of South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa’s official visit to Vietnam. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa at the forum – (Photo VGP) Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa attended the Vietnam – South Africa Business Forum […]

Vietnam, Finland elavate ties to Strategic Partnership

Within the framework of the official visit by Party General Secretary To Lam and his Spouse to Finland from October 20-22, the two sides issued a Joint Statement on the establishment of a Strategic Partnership. Party General Secretary To Lam and President Alexander Stubb. (Photo: VNA) Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam and Finland’s President […]

Ninh Binh, Japan’s Gunma Prefecture enhance investment cooperation

The agreement creating new opportunities for businesses from both localities—particularly in industry, high technology, tourism, and human resources training. The signing ceremony was held in Ninh Binh province on October 19. Authorities of Ninh Binh Province in northern Vietnam and Gunma Prefecture in Japan signed a cooperation agreement on October 19, creating new opportunities for […]

Hai Phong establishes 6,292-ha Free Trade Zone

The FTZ will include dedicated areas for production, ports, logistics, trade, and services. (Illustrative image) Authorities of northern Hai Phong city on October 16 announced the establishment of a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) covering 6,292 hectares, marking a major step toward developing a globally competitive hub for manufacturing, logistics, trade, services, high technology, and finance. […]

Northern Vietnam becomes center of FDI attraction

Vietnam’s northern localities have emerged as popular destinations for foreign investors seeking opportunities and possible partnerships. Figures from the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) at the Ministry of Finance (MoF) show that total registered FDI in Vietnam reached over $26.14 billion in 2,534 new projects during the first eight months of 2025. Among the Top 10 […]

Vietnam and Western Australia foster stronger collaboration

Trade, renewable energy, education, and tourism are potential areas for cooperation between the two sides. Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam (right) at the meeting with Western Australia’s leader. (Photo: VNA) During his meeting with leaders of Western Australia, held as part of his working visit to the state from October 9-11 (local time),  Vietnamese […]

Vietnam aims to become regional logistics hub

The 2025 International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) World Congress opens in Hanoi. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivers a speech at the 2025 FIATA Congress in Hanoi. (Photo: VGP) With its strategic location along major international maritime and air routes, a 3,260-kilometer coastline, and a comprehensive network of seaports, airports, and border gates, […]

HCM City approves architectural design competition for 6.62km North-South elevated bridge

Submitted designs must ensure modernity, feasibility, uniqueness, meet technical requirements, and harmonize with the urban landscape while aiming for sustainable development. (Illustrative image) The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has approved an architectural design competition for the main elevated bridge component of Sub-project 2: Upgrading the North-South arterial road (from Nguyen Van Linh Street […]