Vietnamese Prime Minister (PM) Phạm Minh Chính embarked for Moscow for a four-day visit on March 22.
Category: Vietnam
UNESCO commends Vietnam’s “people-centred growth model”
On March 20, marking the International Day of Happiness, Vietnam’s development achievements were highlighted as a strong example of how prioritising people can drive national progress. The country has gained global recognition for improving the well-being and happiness of its citizens, reflecting a model that extends beyond economic growth to embrace a more holistic vision of development. According to UNESCO Representative Jonathan Baker, Vietnam’s leadership consistently places the needs, lives, and future of its people at the centre of policymaking.
China and Vietnam hold ‘3+3’ strategic dialogue in Hanoi
China and Vietnam convened their ministerial-level ‘3+3’ strategic dialogue on foreign affairs, defence and public security in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi on March 16. Both countries aimed to strengthen bilateral relations, as the meeting formed part of the 17th China-Vietnam Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation.
Vietnam urges stronger education ties with US
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 17 welcomed a delegation from Eisenhower Fellowships in Hanoi, calling for closer and more effective cooperation between Vietnam and the US in education and training.
Vietnam gains ground as a high-tech investment hub
On March 17, strong inflows of technology-driven investment are positioning Vietnam as an increasingly important destination for high-quality foreign direct investment (FDI). A key development in early 2026 is a newly approved US$1.2 billion project in advanced electronic circuit board manufacturing, signalling continued investor confidence in the country’s high-tech ambitions. According to the Foreign Investment Agency, the project underscores Vietnam’s strategy of prioritising innovation-led and value-added investments.
ASEAN raises alarm over energy concern due to Middle East conflict
ASEAN’s foreign ministers have urged diplomatic and peaceful solutions to the escalating crisis in Middle East, warning that the conflict could drive up energy prices, worsen inflation and threaten food security across the region.
Southeast Asia divided in reaction to the Middle East crisis
The US-Israel strikes on Iran, which killed the latter’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his influential aides on February 28, prompted different reactions across Southeast Asia. While geographically distant, Southeast Asian governments stated concerns, expressed with cautious language, economic anxiety, and, in some countries, blunt condemnation.
Vietnam and Brunei reaffirm bilateral ties through cultural workshop
The Ambassador of Vietnam to Brunei Darussalam, Tran Anh Vu, and the President of the Veteran Association of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (PERWIRA), Lt Col (Rtd) Ramli Abdul Hadis, have underscored the role of cultural diplomacy in strengthening bilateral ties.
Vietnam e-commerce enters a tougher, more regulated phase
On March 1, Vietnam e-commerce market is shifting from subsidy-driven growth to profitability and tighter regulation.
Vietnam to launch its second domestic car ‘THACO’ in 2027
Vietnam marks a significant milestone in auto industry by launching its second own Vietnamese-branded passenger car “THACO” in 2027.