A bilateral QR code-based retail payment connectivity agreement has been reached between Việt Nam's National Payment Corporation and India’s NPCI International Payments Limited.
Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to elevate bilateral ties to an 'Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership'.
Permanent member of Party Central Committee's Secretariat Trần Cẩm Tú said Viettel should expand its development space and deepen international integration by boosting overseas investment and improving performance in international markets.
Over more than 70 years of building, fighting and development, the Việt Nam People’s Navy has continuously strengthened its combat capabilities, advanced towards modernisation and firmly safeguarded the nation’s sovereignty over its seas and islands.
As General Secretary and President Lâm stepped onto the honour podium beneath the national flags of Việt Nam and India, the two national anthems were performed by the military band.
Indian press coverage highlighted the visit’s importance, noting that it comes at a symbolic moment in bilateral ties.
At its third session, the 16th legislature will review a wide range of Government reports, including supplementary assessments of socio-economic and State budget performance in 2026 and results in early 2027, thrift practice and wastefulness prevention, gender equality, anti-corruption, crime prevention, law enforcement, detention management, environmental protection and drug prevention.
He highlighted the potential of Vietnamese intellectuals, students and Buddhist monks and nuns studying at Buddhist institutions in India, saying they form a valuable resource with access to advanced knowledge and areas of expertise in which India has particular strengths.
The Indian official noted that “instability” and “uncertainty” have become defining features of the current global landscape.
On the sidelines of the summit in the Philippines, Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng will hold bilateral meetings with other ASEAN leaders to reinforce friendship, enhance political trust, and promote substantive and fruitful cooperation.
This is the first visit to India by General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm in his new capacity, and takes place at a time when the two countries are preparing to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2026.
During the meeting with voters in Lào Cai, Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Thị Thanh Trà discussed administrative reforms, socio-economic management, as well as local government staffing and wage reforms.
Permanent member of Party Central Committee's Secretariat Trần Cẩm Tú said for key growth centres like Đà Nẵng, the central authorities would continue refining special mechanisms and policies to support the city’s development towards 2030, with a vision to 2045.
Notably, in Việt Nam, Japan introduced the first project under its “Power Asia” initiative, unveiled last month, to support the country’s crude oil supply.
Việt Nam urged China to respect the rights of Vietnamese fishermen to conduct lawful activities in Việt Nam’s waters and in maritime areas beyond national jurisdiction in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 UNCLOS.
The visit is likely to set more ambitious targets for trade and investment, paving the way for major Vietnamese projects in the country.
Việt Nam’s chairmanship comes at a significant time, as Denmark was officially admitted as a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of ASEAN in January 2026, while the bloc also welcomed its newest member, Timor-Leste, in October 2025.
The visit is made at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
