Vietnamese Ambassador presents credentials to Brunei Sultan
VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador Do Thuy Duong presented her credentials to Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam on October 19, formally assuming her role as Ambassador of Vietnam to Brunei.
The ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman, the Sultan’s official palace, in accordance with Brunei’s royal protocol. Ambassadors and high commissioners from China, Myanmar and the United Kingdom, as well as 20 non-resident ambassadors accredited to Brunei, also presented their credentials on the occasion.
During a brief meeting following the ceremony, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah recalled his bilateral engagement with Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 7, 2026, on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines. He expressed satisfaction with the continued strengthening of the Comprehensive Partnership between the two countries.
Ambassador Duong briefed the Sultan on planned activities in the coming period as Vietnam and Brunei prepare to commemorate 35 years of diplomatic relations in 2027.
Vietnam and Brunei established diplomatic relations on February 29, 1992, and elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Partnership in March 2019.
Bilateral relations have continued to develop, supported by growing political trust and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. During Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah’s state visit to Vietnam in December 2025, the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in political affairs, defence and security, trade and investment, energy, education, culture, social affairs and people-to-people exchanges.
The leaders also underscored the importance of implementing the 2023–2027 Plan of Action for the Comprehensive Partnership and maintaining regular exchanges at all levels through established bilateral mechanisms.
Economic cooperation has gained momentum. During the Sultan’s 2025 state visit, the two countries noted that bilateral trade had reached the target of US$500 million ahead of schedule and agreed to work towards doubling two-way trade by 2035. They also identified opportunities to deepen business links, diversify traded products and expand cooperation in areas including agriculture, fisheries, energy, the digital economy and the green transition.
The two sides have also continued to develop cooperation in education, culture and people-to-people exchanges, alongside coordination on regional and international issues, particularly within ASEAN and other multilateral frameworks.
Vietnamese Embassy in Brunei celebrates 81st National Day
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Brunei Darussalam hosted a ceremony on August 30 to celebrate the 81st National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945-September 2, 2026).
