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.

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.

The current context, marked by more complex difficulties and challenges than before, requires ASEAN and its member states to stand closely together and give the highest priority to the community-building process, noted Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn.

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.

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.

This is the first visit to Malaysia by a Vietnamese Prime Minister in 10 years, and the first by a key leader of Việt Nam after the two countries elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in November 2024.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on foreign enterprises, including those from Malaysia, to continue cooperating and investing in Vietnam, and pledged to facilitate their operations.

Over the two days of national mourning, 830 delegations with about 10,500 people came to the National Funeral Hall, the Reunification Hall, and Hall T50 to pay homage to the late leader.

This marks the first official visit to Malaysia by a Vietnamese PM in a decade, and the first visit by a key Vietnamese leader since the two countries elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in November last year.

Leaders of Laos, China, Cambodia, Cuba and Russia have sent messages and letters of condolences to Việt Nam.

Offering their heartfelt condolences, Cambodian officials described comrade Trần Đức Lương as a cherished friend of Cambodia, who made significant contributions to the time-honoured friendship, cooperation, solidarity, and respect between the two countries.

He called for effective plans and measures to continue negotiations and strive to declare the conclusion of negotiations as soon as possible.