VOV.VN - Vietnam’s rapidly expanding network of comprehensive strategic partnerships and growing role in multilateral institutions are highlighting the country’s rising international position at a time of deep geopolitical competition and global supply chain restructuring.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organised the Meet Australia 2026 programme on May 19 to strengthen cooperation between the southern metropolis and Australian partners.

The Vietnamese Government maintains the consistent policy of promoting a balanced and sustainable economic and trade relationship with the US, Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan stated at a meeting with US trade officials in Hanoi on May 19.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang received Deputy United States Trade Representative Rick Switzer in Hanoi on May 19, focusing on bilateral economic, trade and law enforcement cooperation.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and India have agreed to expand strategic and defence cooperation as Party General Secretary and State President To Lam received Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Hanoi on May 19.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang held talks with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Hanoi on May 19, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to deepening bilateral defence cooperation.

VOV.VN - The Australian Government has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to supporting Vietnam’s development by increasing Official Development Assistance (ODA) funding for the 2026–2027 period, as bilateral relations continue to deepen under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam concluded his three-day state visit to India on May 7, marking a major upgrade in bilateral ties as the two countries agreed to elevate their relationship to an “Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.”

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on May 7 met leaders of several major Indian corporations in Mumbai, calling for deeper cooperation in energy, infrastructure and logistics as Vietnam accelerates long-term development and connectivity plans.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit with leaders of Brunei, the Philippines, and Cambodia, in Cebu on May 7, focusing on strengthening regional cooperation, economic connectivity and ASEAN unity amid growing global uncertainties.