Top leader heads to China for state visit 14/04/2026 This is the first state visit to China by General Secretary and President Lam in his capacity as the Party and State’s top leader. Promoting traditional friendship, enhacing strategic connectivity between Vietnam and China: Top leader 14/04/2026 Building on the foundation of friendship carefully nurtured by previous generations of leaders of the two countries, on the high-level common perceptions that have been established, on the determination of agencies, sectors and localities, and on the support of the people of both countries, Vietnam–China relations will certainly continue to develop in a stable, healthy and long-term sustainable manner, bringing more tangible benefits to the two Parties, States and peoples, and making increasingly positive contributions to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world. NA Chairman meets Milan Mayor to push locality-to-locality ties 13/04/2026 NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Milan leaders to further boost cooperation with Vietnamese localities in areas of strengths such as finance - banking, fashion, education and services; cultural, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.
Vietnamese, Slovak leaders attend friendship concert in Hanoi 13/04/2026 In the near future, further artistic exchanges between Vietnam and Slovakia are anticipated, with Slovak orchestras and ensembles expected to perform in Vietnam, while Vietnamese artists will have opportunities to showcase their talents in Slovakia, thereby deepening bilateral cultural cooperation and people-to-people ties. Top leader hosts Slovak Prime Minister 13/04/2026 Slovakia always considers Vietnam the most important partner in Southeast Asia and one of its top three partners in Asia. The elevation of bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership and the signing of multiple cooperation agreements between ministries, agencies and businesses would provide fresh momentum for collaboration.
ASEAN foreign ministers hold second special meeting on Middle East situation 13/04/2026 Participants welcomed Vietnam’s initiative on a common ASEAN response strategy to developments in the Middle East and other extra-regional crises, and agreed to develop a leaders’ statement on a unified response, expected to be submitted to the 48th ASEAN Summit in May this year for adoption. NA Chairman visits Milan site linked to President Ho Chi Minh 13/04/2026 Located at Via Pasubio 10 in Milan, northern Italy, Antica Trattoria della Pesa is where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked after travelling from Paris to meet comrades from the Communist International and Italian friends. Le Duc Thai named Secretary of Thanh Hoa provincial Party Committee 13/04/2026 New Secretary of the Thanh Hoa provincial Party Committee Le Duc Thai pledged to lead by example, uphold unity and creativity, seize opportunities and overcome challenges to successfully achieve the goals set out in the resolution of the provincial Party Congress for the 2025–2030 term, contributing to the nationwide rollout of the 14th National Party Congress’s resolution.
Top leader holds phone talks with Japanese PM 13/04/2026 Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae spoke highly of Vietnam’s role and position in the regionc, calling it a key partner to advance Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision. Japan greatly values Vietnam’s policy of independence and self-reliance and supports its development goals in a new era. Vietnam, Slovakia issue joint statement on establishment of strategic partnership 13/04/2026 The Strategic Partnership aims to elevate bilateral relations to a new level, strengthen existing cooperation mechanisms, and explore new avenues for deepening cooperation, both bilaterally and multilaterally.
Top leader chairs conference announcing personnel appointments 13/04/2026 Party General Secretary and State President To Lam demanded the appointed officials' absolute loyalty to the Party’s goals and ideals, firm political mettle, and strict compliance with organisational discipline. He instructed them to lead by example, match words with action, and put the interests of the nation, Party and people above all else. NA Chairman attends policy dialogue on enhancing Vietnam–Italy cooperation 13/04/2026 Italy is among Vietnam’s leading partners in Europe.
Conversely, Vietnam ranks as one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic economies in the Asia-Pacific. Vietnam takes part in ASEAN Finance Ministers' meeting 13/04/2026 Vietnam reaffirmed its development strategy for 2021–2025 and 2026, based on three pillars - institutional reform, infrastructure development, and human resources, with infrastructure as a top priority to drive new growth. Guangxi eyes boundless cooperation with Vietnam 13/04/2026 Vietnam has remained Guangxi’s largest trading partner for 27 consecutive years.
In 2025, bilateral trade exceeded 300 billion CNY (43.