Việt Nam News

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.

On the occasion of the International Children's Day and Việt Nam's Month of Action for Children under the theme "Happy, safe and confident children in the digital world," Silvia Danailov, UNICEF Việt Nam Representative, writes for Việt Nam News on safeguarding children in an era of rapid advances in artificial intelligence.

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.

From the first kidney transplant that moved doctors to tears to groundbreaking multi-organ procedures that now match international standards, Việt Nam’s organ transplant sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past three decades. Dr Dương Đức Hùng, Director of Việt Đức University Hospital, talks to Việt Nam News about the emotional moments behind the operating theatre doors, the rapid advances in transplant medicine, and the biggest barriers still facing the field today.

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

Multiple areas of cooperation are on the agenda during top Vietnamese leader Tô Lâm's visit to the Philippines, including trade, culture and security, as well as coordination within ASEAN and at multilateral forums.