General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Việt Nam and President of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam Tô Lâm attended and delivered a keynote address at the opening of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday.
The trip by HNLMS De Ruyter reaffirms the European country’s commitment to strong and long-term cooperation with Việt Nam and the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in the areas of naval cooperation, respect for international law, and freedom of navigation in international waters, said Ambassador Kees van Baar.
The top Vietnamese leader's keynote speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue signals Việt Nam’s rise as a key actor in both regional and global affairs – an official recognition of the country’s growing influence in international supply chains, maritime security and regional diplomacy.
HCM City was tasked with continuing to refine the two-tier local administration model in a streamlined, effective, and substantive way; stepping up decentralisation and delegation of authority alongside power control and accountability; and building quantitative criteria to assess operational effectiveness, with citizens and businesses placed at the centre of service delivery.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong agreed to further enhance the effectiveness of bilateral cooperation mechanisms and elevate strategic cooperation in line with the newly established Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The elevation of ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2025 marked a historic milestone, reflecting growing political trust and a shared vision amid an increasingly volatile global landscape.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee and President of Việt Nam Tô Lâm held talks with Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Friday.
The event took place as part of the State visit to Singapore by Vietnamese General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam and State President Tô Lâm's State visit to Singapore.
Việt Nam and Singapore have developed one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic and substantive partnerships, with bilateral ties steadily expanding and deepening over more than five decades.
The National Committee consists of five subcommittees, namely those on content, logistics and supplies, security and health care, communications and culture, and protocol.
Việt Nam continues to pursue a foreign policy centred on independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation and development, alongside the diversification and multilateralisation of external relations.
During the trip, as invited by Director-General and Chief Executive of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Bastian Giegerich, General Secretary and President Tô Lâm is scheduled to attend and deliver a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday.
As part of the working programme in Bangkok, the Vietnamese delegation also conducted field studies and examined several of Thailand’s notable policy and management models currently implemented at Thailand’s National Science and Technology Development Agency.
Meeting the Thai royal couple in Bangkok, Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm thanked the Royal Family of Thailand for implementing meaningful projects in Việt Nam in education, community development, and social welfare.
Noting that Việt Nam is entering a new phase of development marked by both opportunities and considerable challenges, Chairman Mẫn called on the Council for Ethnic Affairs to further affirm its role as an important advisory body to the legislature on ethnic affairs.
Việt Nam and Japan have maintained defence cooperation mechanisms effectively, including the deputy ministerial-level defence policy dialogue and consultations among staff officers of the naval, ground and air forces.
Thai National Assembly President Sophon Saram welcomed the top Vietnamese leader on his first visit to Thailand in his new capacity, and appreciated the trip as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations.
Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm said a complementary economic space between Việt Nam and Thailand should enhance each country’s position in ASEAN value chains, strengthen the bloc’s resilience and contribute to the region’s sustainable growth.
