The preliminary total investment for the project is estimated at VNĐ1.7 quadrillion (around US$67.34 billion). To ensure its progress and success, 19 special policies have been proposed.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính revealed his proposal for the two countries to promptly negotiate agreements on free trade, investment protection, cultural and education-training cooperation, and visa exemptions for ordinary passport holders.

PM Phạm Minh Chính proposed the MIU Party to continue to support directions and measures to strengthen and develop the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two nations, especially as they are approaching the 20th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025.

The indictment concluded that the actions of Hạnh and her co-conspirators not only caused significant State budget losses, but also eroded public trust in government management.

The visit is a key milestone in Việt Nam-Malaysia relations, aimed at consolidating political trust between the two countries at a high level. It underscores Việt Nam's consistent policy of attaching importance to and fostering relations with neighbouring and regional countries, including Malaysia.

The two leaders witnessed the signing ceremony of cooperation documents including a MoU on establishing the Việt Nam - Dominican Republic Joint Committee to promote trade and investment, and a MoU on cooperation between the Diplomatic Academy of Việt Nam and the Diplomatic and Consular Academy of the Dominican Republic.

In his address, Giang underlined the increasingly substantive and effective defence cooperation between ASEAN and the US, including proactive efforts to enhance cooperation and build capacity for ASEAN member states.

He called on countries and organisations to bolster close cooperation to build an Internet community of safety, responsibility and development while laying stress on Việt Nam's significant progress in the digital transformation programme.

Acknowledging Việt Nam's success in economic development over the past time, the WB Vice President said her visit to Việt Nam this time aims to discuss measures to make Việt Nam a high-income country by 2045

President Lương Cường acknowledged recent positive developments in economic, trade and investment ties, noting that two-way trade exceeded US$400 million in the first months of 2024. However, he remarked that this figure remains modest compared to the potential of both nations.

ADMM-18 adopted several key documents, including guidelines for ADMM-Plus Expert Working Group observers which were co-developed by Laos, the Philippines, and Singapore; and a strategic framework titled “ADMM and ADMM-Plus Ready for the Future” from Brunei and Singapore.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính held separate meetings with leaders from Spain, Paraguay, Canada, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Vatican, and the World Health Organisation (WHO) on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil, on November 19 (local time).

Minister Giang reaffirmed the importance Việt Nam attaches to preserving and deepening the special and unwavering relations between the two nations.

Affirming that defence is a key pillar of the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Laos and Việt Nam, Lao top leader urged the two defence ministries to continue to coordinate for the effective implementation of cooperation protocols, programmes and plans.

The handover of five next generation American-made T-6C Trainer Aircraft demonstrates the US commitment to partner with Việt Nam as it develops self-reliant defence capabilities in accordance with the US – Việt Nam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Next year is significant, as it marks 30 years of Việt Nam’s membership in ASEAN.

HCM City has decided to merge the three steering committees on administrative reform, digital transformation and the implementation of Project 06 for national digital transformation to improve operational efficiency.

The agencies agreed to intensify professional collaboration, particularly in information sharing, to expand coverage across key areas such as politics, diplomacy, the economy, culture and society.

National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn is set to embark on an official visit to Cambodia from November 21 to 24, aiming to deepen bilateral ties and usher in a new phase of development based on equality, mutual benefit, effective cooperation and respect for shared interests.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyễn Huy Tăng highlighted that this is Mẫn’s first official visit to the neighbouring country in his capacity as the top legislator.