Việt Nam-Japan University aims to become a prestigious research-oriented university in Asia, and train high-quality human resources with practical skills that meet the needs of society

President Lương Cường on Thursday worked with leaders of the Presidential Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant units on a number of key tasks moving forward.

Pasir Panjang is one of the world-leading ports in automation technology, connected to nearly 180 other ports in 45 countries around the world. 

Deputy Foreign Minister Lê Thị Thu Hằng affirmed Việt Nam's readiness to create conditions for Kaluga businesses to invest and operate in the country.

The performance featured 50 Vietnamese and around 10 Singaporean artists.

On March 12, 2025, during Party General Secretary To Lam's official visit to the Republic of Singapore (March 11-13), Vietnam and Singapore upgraded their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, bringing the total number of countries with such partnerships with Vietnam to 12.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Nicola Beer in Hanoi on March 12, during which he proposed the bank and Vietnam sign a new-generation official development assistance (ODA) agreement with a larger financial scale, more preferential interest rates, simpler procedures, and less stringent conditions.

Việt Nam aims for an economic growth rate of 8 per cent or higher in 2025 and double-digit rates in the coming period. As a result, the demand for electricity is expected to increase by 12-16 per cent annually.

Showing his support for Lâm’s proposals, Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said the two countries should carry forward exemplary cooperation models and further capitalise on opportunities in emerging fields like digital transformation and carbon credit market.

Singapore remains a close friend and a key partner of Việt Nam in various fields, including economy, trade, investment, and security-defence.

Singaporean Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean welcomed the Vietnamese Party chief’s official visit in his new role, saying the trip offers an opportunity to further deepen bilateral ties. He said the fresh upgrade of Việt Nam-Singapore relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership marked a historic milestone in the two nations' relationship.

Vietnamese Party chief Tô Lâm said that the new framework will further enhance political trust and open up vast opportunities for deeper and broader cooperation, making Việt Nam-Singapore ties a model for international relations in the new era.

Việt Nam and Singapore on Wednesday issued a joint statement on the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

This is a historic milestone in the bilateral relationship, opening a new chapter with a more comprehensive and long-term vision.

Women account for nearly one-third of Việt Nam's National Assembly members; 40 per cent of Việt Nam's STEM workforce is female; 26.5 per cent of businesses in the country are owned by women

Lâm and Wong are scheduled to witness the exchange of cooperation agreements between the two countries and meet the media following their talks. An official banquet will also be organised for the Vietnamese Party chief.

The Party chief, his spouse and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation observed a minute of silence to commemorate the great contributions of beloved Uncle Hồ to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation

The flower has been officially named "Papilionanda Tô Lâm Linh Ly” in honour of the Vietnamese Party chief and his spouse.

They also consented to promote the development of a cross-border economic cooperation zone through sectoral cooperation at Hải Yến industrial park, Vân Ninh international port in Móng Cái; a cross-border e-commerce industrial park; and transport connectivity projects between the two cities including the international railway line from Móng Cái to Dongxing, Bắc Luân III bridge, and an auxiliary rough steel bridge.

Deputy Minister of Finance Bùi Văn Khắng said that the expected reduction in land rent according to the draft decree is about VNĐ4 trillion (US$157.1 million)