Việt Nam News

Việt Nam and Laos agreed to step up coordination to address difficulties and obstacles, creating more favourable conditions for businesses from both countries to expand cooperation, investment and business activities.

The announcements came as Việt Nam seeks to deepen political ties and expand cooperation with European partners across trade, investment, green growth, science and technology, innovation and cultural exchanges.

Việt Nam will continue to work closely with countries and international partners, including the US, while stepping up dialogue and exchanges to enable a more comprehensive and positive assessment of its anti-trafficking efforts and achievements

Switzerland is an important trade and investment partner of Việt Nam in Europe. Bilateral trade turnover exceeded US$1 billion last year, while Switzerland is among the major European investors in Việt Nam.

In the latest search and recovery operation, competent forces found 93 sets of remains of fallen soldiers in Thanh Thủy and Minh Tân communes and Bình Thuận Ward, including 18 found individually and 75 in six mass graves.

Leaders of both countries expressed satisfaction with the positive, substantive and comprehensive development of the Việt Nam-China relationship, reflected in tangible achievements in political ties, economic, trade and investment cooperation, strategic infrastructure connectivity and people-to-people exchanges.

Việt Nam and Azerbaijan will consider visa exemptions for ordinary passport holders and encourage direct air routes, as both sides seek to give their Strategic Partnership more substance.

Welcoming positive developments in bilateral relations, PM Lê Minh Hưng noted that cooperation has become more innovative, substantive and effective. He called on both sides to improve the implementation of high-level agreements and translate the spirit of strategic cohesion into tangible projects and benefits.

General Secretary, President Tô Lâm called for closer coordination in supporting ministries, sectors and localities in infrastructure connectivity, trade and economic development in border areas, thereby strengthening links between the two economies and working towards the goal of raising bilateral trade to US$20 billion.

General Secretary, President Tô Lâm reaffirmed Việt Nam's support for stronger solidarity and defence cooperation among Việt Nam, Laos and Cambodia, noting that the annual defence ministers’ meeting and joint civil defence exercise are practical mechanisms for building trust and improving coordination in responding to shared challenges.

The Government leader urged Hamburg to help promote Vietnamese brand products and services in Germany, particularly agricultural produce, processed food, coffee, beverages, consumer goods, handicrafts and green, sustainable products

Sử Ngọc Anh's violations caused serious consequences and severely damaged the reputation of the Party organisation, the locality and agencies where he worked, to a degree warranting disciplinary action.

Relations between the CPV and the LPRP serve as the political foundation, strategic orientation and decisive factor in the development of Việt Nam–Laos ties.

Việt Nam gives top priority to strengthening its close and trusted relations with Laos and Cambodia, expressing deep appreciation for their valuable support during the country’s past struggle for national liberation and reunification, as well as its current nation-building and safeguarding efforts.

Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Trần Cẩm Tú emphasised the need to effectively carry out resolutions and conclusions adopted at the fourth plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee, including a new approach of shifting from a mindset of 'permission' to 'encouragement and facilitation' for Party members to engage in investment, business and legitimate wealth creation under proper controls.

Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Quốc Dũng called for a coordinated, practical and effective national innovation ecosystem, with businesses at its centre and technology commercialisation and the development of innovative enterprises serving as key breakthroughs.

NA President Trần Thanh Mẫn and his delegation travelled to Yan’an by high-speed train. The city is regarded as the cradle of China’s revolution and a symbol of resilience, solidarity and self-reliance. It also bears the imprint of Nguyễn Ái Quốc, or President Hồ Chí Minh, whose revolutionary activities during his time in China contributed to the Chinese revolution and the international communist movement.

A new chapter in ties should translate the existing political foundation into more concrete links in the fields of the economy, technology and business, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein Châu Mai Anh.