After seven decades of partnership, Việt Nam and Indonesia are entering a new phase of bilateral relations.
In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the New Year 2026, Ambassador Khamphao Ernthavanh highlighted the concept of “strategic cohesion” within the architecture of the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries
Eric Van Vaerenbergh, an energy expert and lecturer at the Brussels Engineering School (ECAM) said that the core issue is no longer how fast Việt Nam can grow, but how it grows, how to create more value with fewer resources, while enhancing resilience to external shocks.
Looking ahead to 2026, the country aims to attract 25 million international visitors, serve 150 million domestic travellers and generate around US$43 billion in tourism revenue.
Vietnam News Agency spoke with Trần Văn Thọ, Emeritus Professor at Waseda University in Japan and a respected scholar with extensive research on Việt Nam’s economy and national development, to gain insights into the concept of strategic autonomy.
US Ambassador Marc E. Knapper says growing high-tech, education and people-to-people ties are shaping the next phase of bilateral relations.
There are large Vietnamese communities, numbering in the millions in key technology countries such as the US, Japan, France, Australia, and Canada. Israeli expert Mel Shalev suggested Việt Nam make greater efforts to attract more of them home, or at least to their second home, as they are a bridge between Việt Nam and some key high-tech partner countries.
Numerous OV-owned businesses in Germany have invested in Việt Nam, acting as effective bridges for bilateral trade.
Many highly skilled Vietnamese experts in countries such as the US, the UK, France, Australia, and Japan are willing to devote time and efforts to consultations lasting for months, or even a year, without complaint.
In a video recap for 2025, US Ambassador to Việt Nam Marc E. Knapper reflected on the meaningful events that marked the 30th year of partnership between the two countries.
Throughout 2025 Việt Nam consistently implemented the Party’s and State’s guidelines on multilateral diplomacy and cultural diplomacy in its engagement with the UNESCO.
President Lương Cường led a high-ranking delegation of Việt Nam to UNGA 80 in late September, where they consistently conveyed the message about the country’s role as a responsible, proactive, and substantive member of the UN.
The 'Digital literacy for all' movement carries an urgent mission to popularise digital knowledge and skills nationwide, enabling all citizens to access and effectively use digital services and platforms.
Việt Nam–Indonesia relations are entering a new phase after 70 years of development on a foundation of close historical ties (December 30, 1955 – 2025).
Việt Nam-Russia relations continue to be consolidated based on strong political trust and substantive dialogue at all levels. Regular and effective exchanges, including at the highest level, have served as a key driving force for the expansion of multifaceted cooperation between the two countries.
The OVs in Kansai actively engage in trade promotion, helping connect Vietnamese businesses with the Japanese market, promoting Vietnamese products, and sharing experience in business practices, market access and international standards.
Hà Nội is on the right track in institutional reform and urban infrastructure development, particularly in transport, and these efforts are already yielding results, Hoàng Thị Thu Phương, an economic expert, told Kinh tế & Đô thị (Economic and Urban Affairs) newspaper.
Around 300–400 OVs return home each year to contribute to teaching, research, and technology transfer in various areas, including strategic and advanced technology fields. Many have taken part in key national projects, thereby enhancing Việt Nam's expertise and standing in the global arena.
