President Nguyen Xuan Phuc is going to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings on November 11 - 12 via videoconference, expected to help promote Vietnam’s stature in multilateral activities, including those of APEC.

VOV.VN - Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore Chee Wee Kiong has affirmed his nation’s readiness to assist Vietnam in vaccines via COVAX Facility.

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomes APEC’s efforts in maintaining the momentum of regional cooperation, controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and promoting economic recovery, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son said at the 32nd APEC Ministerial Meeting on November 8-9.

VOV.VN - State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the 28th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting at the invitation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden.

An international seminar highlighting cooperation and development of the Pacific Alliance was held in both in-person and virtual forms on November 3.

VOV.VN - Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has suggested Vietnam and New Zealand early finalize the signing of an action programme for 2021-2024 on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week to reinforce their strategic partnership.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed his hope that trade between Vietnam and New Zealand will reach US$2 billion in 2024 while receiving New Zealand Ambassador Tredene Dobson in Hanoi on October 26.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has coordinated with the APEC Secretariat to organise a workshop on building APEC capacity in promoting the digital economy, which opened on October 21 via videoconference.

VOV.VN - Vietnam expects to receive additional support in terms of COVID-19 vaccines and medical equipment from New Zealand to help it combat COVID-19, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son told his NZ counterpart Nanaia Mahuta during their phone talks on October 8.

Canada-based Geopolitical Monitor website on September 27 ran an article analyzing President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s speech at the recent High-level General Debate at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 76) and highlighting Vietnam’s heightening reputation as a UNSC member.