The documents include a MoU on bilateral cooperation in environment, biodiversity, and climate change adaptation between the two countries.

Việt Nam looks forward to stronger cooperation with Hessen in developing an international financial centre, as well as in labour and employment.

The Government leader highlighted Việt Nam's move to enhance delegation of power to local authorities and encouraged Gunma to continue bolstering cooperation with Vietnamese localities through specific and substantive projects which could leverage each side’s strengths and deliver harmonious benefits. Besides, he suggested exploring new partnerships with other provinces and cities.

In terms of trade, South Africa is Việt Nam’s largest trading partner and export market in Africa, with two-way trade in 2024 reaching nearly US$1.8 billion.

The ongoing visit marks the highest-level visit by a Vietnamese leader to Finland, underscoring Hà Nội's profound regard for its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with the Nordic nation.

Việt Nam's head of the Permanent Mission of Việt Nam to Geneva praised the WMO and the UN for their efforts to make early warning a global public good, saving lives and safeguarding development.

Per capita GDP is projected at US$5,400–5,500, while the poverty rate, measured by the multidimensional poverty standard, is expected to decline by 1–1.5 per cent.

The private sector is identified as the primary engine of growth and innovation, with priority given to building regional and global-scale private conglomerates, while also supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and fostering household and cooperative economies.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will make an official visit to Việt Nam from October 24 to 25 at the invitation of State President Lương Cường, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.