Over five decades since establishing diplomatic relations, the Việt Nam–Malaysia partnership has continued to flourish—nurtured by generations of leaders and expanding in both scope and depth across all areas of cooperation.
The three PMs affirmed that mutual trust and strategic sharing form the cornerstone of long-term, sustainable cooperation across various fields, with an emphasis placed on trilateral connectivity in such key sectors as economy, trade, finance, education, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
President Lương Cường hosted a state ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron on May 26, marking Macron’s first visit to Việt Nam and signalling a new chapter in bilateral ties.
Việt Nam's high-level delegation joins the summit with a clear message of proactiveness, responsibility, and stronger contributions to ASEAN’s common goals. The country seeks to work closely with other member states to define strategic directions and practical measures to reinforce regional cooperation and elevate ASEAN’s standing in the coming years.
This photo essay explores the history of cooperation between the two countries, highlighting the many areas in which Việt Nam and France collaborate.
Leaders of Thailand, Brunei, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the Republic of Korea (RoK), Mongolia, and Peru have sent messages and letters of condolences to Việt Nam, following the death of former Politburo member and former State President Trần Đức Lương on May 20.
As the debate continues, Việt Nam’s lawmakers face a difficult balancing act between compassion and deterrence, reform and public security, international norms and domestic realities.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Đinh Toàn Thắng said during the visit, the two sides are set to discuss many fields and concrete projects to promote cooperation priorities such as economy – trade – investment, defence – security, innovation, science – technology, education – training, and health care
Malaysian house speaker Johari vowed to build on the outcomes of his official visit to Việt Nam in October last year, thereby promoting the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Vietnamese and Malaysian legislative bodies.
Both sides acknowledged cooperation progress in defence – security, energy, education – training, science – technology, tourism, labour, and people-to-people exchange.
Talking to the Malaysian legislator, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính urged the two countries’ legislative bodies to strengthen experience sharing in law-making, supervision, and other key national matters.
Việt Nam's Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính is in Malaysia for an official state visit and to attend the 46th ASEAN Summit and related events.
Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to ASEAN Ambassador Tôn Thị Ngọc Hương said amid rapidly evolving and unpredictable global political and economic dynamics, the upcoming ASEAN Summit offers an opportunity for member states to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening solidarity and enhancing its resilience.
President Trần Đức Lương is remembered for strategic vision and diplomatic acumen, which played a crucial role in shaping Việt Nam’s international standing.
Former State President Trần Đức Lương is laid to rest on Sunday in his hometown in Phổ Khánh Commune, Đức Phổ Township, the central province of Quảng Ngãi.
At the ASEAN Leadership and Partnership Forum, the Vietnamese PM underscored the need for stronger solidarity among nations and businesses, as well as the importance of multilateralism as a foundation for jointly addressing global and national challenges.
The Vietnamese and Cambodian leaders underscored the importance of the traditional solidarity, close bonds, and mutual support between Việt Nam and Cambodia, as well as among Việt Nam, Cambodia, and Laos, especially amid current regional and global uncertainties.
Nearly 40,000 Vietnamese are currently living, studying and working in Malaysia, serving as a strong bridge for fostering friendship between the two countries.