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 National Assembly’s approval of a pilot mechanism for establishing a culture and arts fund under a public-private partnership model reflects a new mindset in Vietnam’s cultural development.

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 - It is time for the foreign-invested sector and domestic private enterprises to become strategic partners, creating new value and supporting more sustainable economic growth in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Russia are moving forward with the development of a Joint Action Plan for the 2026–2028 period, focusing on areas ranging from nuclear energy and oil and gas cooperation to education, training and regional connectivity.

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.