VOV.VN - Party leader To Lam has said the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Belarus is a valuable asset that must be cherished, preserved, and strengthened.

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) always attaches importance to its traditional friendship with the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF), General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee To Lam told Chairman of the KPRF Central Committee Gennady Zyuganov at their meeting in Moscow on May 11.

Based on the outcomes of the official visit to Russia by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam from May 8 -11, the two countries have issued a joint statement outlining major directions for the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership in a new period of cooperation.

VOV.VN - The two countries have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in energy, industry, science and technology, and workforce training, while calling for stronger efforts to promote trade and two-way investment.

The Ministries of Industry and Trade, and Agriculture and Environment jointly held a conference aimed at boosting trade in agro-fishery-forestry products between Vietnam and the US in Hanoi on May 9.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam delivered a speech at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) in Moscow on May 10, highlighting the cultivation of the Vietnam – Russia traditional friendship in the new era for peace, cooperation, and development.

Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to Belarus at the invitation of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko will create remarkable driving forces for the multi-faceted relations while strengthening the friendship as well as mutual trust and understanding between the two countries, according to a diplomat.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has laid stress on penning breakthrough and exceptional policies for an international financial centre to attract investors from the Middle East, China, ASEAN, the US, Europe and beyond.

Vietnam’s canoeing team made a remarkable impact at the 2025 Asian Canoe Confederation Canoe Sprint Asian Championships, securing one gold, four silver, and one bronze medals.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Chemical Group (Vinachem) officially launched VinachemMart on May 10 in Hanoi, marking the debut of Vietnam's first specialised e-commerce platform dedicated to the chemical industry.