Dr Đào Ngọc Báu, director of the Institute of Politics and International Relations under the Hồ Chí Minh National Academy of Politics speaks talks to the Vietnam News Agency.
As two of ASEAN’s major economies, the trip is believed to have generated tangible momentum for business cooperation.
The visits affirm the importance that the Vietnamese Party and State attach to relations with Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, as well as with ASEAN countries in general.
Việt Nam's appeal is no longer defined solely by cost competitiveness. It is increasingly reinforced by industrial scale, execution capabilities, export strength and deep integration into global production networks.
Japan and coastal cities in central Việt Nam have been boosting their friendship ties, cultural exchanges and people-to-people programmes as well as promoting cooperation and investment over a number of decades.
Việt Nam’s foreign policy was reaffirmed as a commitment to an independent and self-reliant diplomatic path, refraining from taking sides in competition among major powers.
Associate Professor Dr. Neak Chandarith said General Secretary and President Tô Lâm demonstrated a clear understanding of global challenges and presented a balanced voice that advocates sovereignty, equality and fairness for small and middle-sized nations amid an increasingly uncertain international environment.
Looking ahead to 2045, when Việt Nam aims to become a developed economy, the two countries are expected to be linked by one of the world's most advanced strategic partnerships, Professor Vũ Minh Khương noted, describing this as a distinctive feature of General Secretary and President Tô Lâm’s visit.
By moving from crisis response to proactive risk reduction, Việt Nam has positioned itself as a responsible and mature “architect” of regional peace, said a Malaysia-based expert.
The development philosophy pursued by Việt Nam is gaining increasing international recognition as countries seek new approaches to navigate a rapidly changing global landscape, according to a Singapore-based scholar.
Government officials, business representatives and experts have shared views on how to maximise the effectiveness of infrastructure investment to support the country’s growth targets.
Observers said the event reflects Việt Nam’s solid position as a key player in regional and global affairs.
Through the seniority and strength of its experience, Việt Nam can serve as a source of inspiration for the whole region in promoting French, even though no model can be transferred identically from one country to another, said Nicolas Mainetti, Regional Director of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) for the Asia-Pacific region.
Professor Dr Trần Đại Lâm, Director of the Institute of Materials Science at the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, spoke to the Vietnam News Agency about the challenges facing investment, commercialisation and talent development in materials science, a field increasingly viewed as critical to Việt Nam's technological ambitions.
Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the visit, scheduled for May 31-June 1, Vietnamese Ambassador to the Philippines Lại Thái Bình highlighted the significance of the trip as the two countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations (1976-2026).
Both nations share a strong commitment to a rules-based international order and the peaceful settlement of disputes, creating a model of regional governance that other countries can follow.
International media outlets have suggested that partners now view Việt Nam not only as a dynamic economy but also as a factor shaping regional cooperation structure and strategic balance.
A key focus of the top Vietnamese leader Tô Lâm's visit to Singapore will be the promotion of deeper and more substantive collaboration in science and technology, innovation and digital transformation
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