VOV.VN - Russia’s petrochemical group SIBUR is expanding its presence in Vietnam as construction of the Amur Gas Chemical Complex (Amur GCC), one of the world’s largest polymer production facilities, nears completion and prepares to bring products to market from 2026.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on January 15 hosted a reception for Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko, during which they discussed a number of bilateral cooperation issues.

The President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace on January 14 held a ceremony to receive a collection of archival photos donated by the Russian Embassy in Vietnam, and opened the exhibition “President Ho Chi Minh and Russia.”

VOV.VN - The year 2025 has been a landmark period for Vietnam-Russia relations, Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko said during a year-end press briefing in Hanoi on December 29.

Coordination in the information work with foreign partners is particularly important, especially as Vietnam is preparing for its most significant political event next year – the 14th National Party Congress.

VOV.VN - With support from the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia and the Vietnam Trade Office in Russia, a roundtable titled “Culture – Trade – Technology – Green Cooperation between Vietnam and Russia in the Digital Era” was held at the Hanoi-Moscow trade centre, part of the Hanoi-Moscow Complex (Incentra) on December 23.

VOV.VN - A three-day scientific and educational forum titled “Russia-Vietnam: 75 Years of Cooperation” took place from December 11-13, marking the opening of the Russia-Vietnam Year of Science and Education Cooperation in 2026.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 11 made a phone call to Alexey Likhachev, General Director of Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom), during which he expressed Vietnam's desire to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation with Russia to develop the nuclear energy industry in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - General and Minister of National Defence Phan Van Giang and Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergei Shoigu have highlighted the continued development of defence relations described as “reliable, practical, effective and comprehensive,” serving as a key pillar of the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership.

VOV.VN - Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergey Shoigu has affirmed that his nation’s wish to to further develop established areas of cooperation while expanding into new fields with Vietnam.