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.
The visit demonstrates a new stride in the two countries' connections, creating momentum for shaping strategic cooperation in future areas.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress in bilateral ties, particularly since the establishment of the Comprehensive Partnership in 2018.
The Finnish Ambassador to Việt Nam identified information technology, cybersecurity, clean energy, the circular economy, water management, and medical technology as areas through which many Finnish companies can contribute to Vietnam's economic growth and welfare.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính called for the expansion of trade and investment cooperation, setting the goal of doubling two-way trade to about US$2 billion in the near future, and identified this area as a key pillar of bilateral ties.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn highlighted the long-standing friendship and cooperation between the two countries, recalling that Hungary was among the first ten nations to establish diplomatic ties with Việt Nam.
Amidst global volatility and domestic challenges, the court system has proved proactive, innovative, and creative, leading to measures for improving leadership capacity and meeting justice reform requirements.
The Government and the Prime Minister accomplished all eight tasks assigned by the Constitution during the 2021–2026 tenure, said Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hoà Bình.
During 2021–2026, the President has coordinated with agencies within the political system and made a great effort to fulfil the assigned duties, thus, together with the Party, people, and army, promoting the strength of the great national solidarity, successfully implementing the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress.
Impressed by Austria’s digital prowess, Deputy Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen Lê Quốc Hùng pushed for faster negotiations on a bilateral crime prevention agreement, alongside drafting of extradition and prisoner transfer treaties.
Belarus is ready to cooperate with countries with friendship policies to promote peace, stability, and development.
Voters and citizens expressed their delight and highly appreciated the results of the revolutionary reorganisation of the political system's apparatus, making it lean, strong and efficient according to the two-tier local government model, which is close to the people and proactively serves the people.
Supervision activities were enhanced with greater focus and depth, addressing issues of public concern such as socio-economic management, citizen complaints, and environmental protection. The parliament launched the first-ever supervision forum, contributing to strengthening the rule of law, improving public accountability, and increasing the effectiveness of State institutions.