Vietnam and Russia have agreed to develop a railway project linking the two countries via China and Mongolia to strengthen transport connectivity and expand regional economic cooperation.

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (RoK) to Vietnam Choi Youngsam has expressed his belief that Vietnam’s presence in the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week will inject new momentum into discussions at the forum, contributing to economic cooperation across the region.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 28 for Zhang Guozhi, Deputy Governor of China’s Guangdong province, who is in Vietnam to attend the 9th conference on coordinating cooperation between ministries, sectors, and localities of Vietnam and the southeastern Chinese province.

Vietnam has affirmed its crucial and indispensable role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), according to Ei Sun OH, a principal adviser at the Pacific Research Centre of Malaysia.

Since Vietnam and the UK established diplomatic relations in 1973 and upgraded to a Strategic Partnership in September 2010, the two sides have enjoyed strong growth in all-round cooperation.

As part of their official visit to the UK, Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation held a cordial meeting with representatives of the Vietnamese community, associations, intellectuals, students, and officials of the Vietnamese Embassy in London on the evening of October 28.

Party General Secretary To Lam has expressed his hope that British youth, research institutes, universities, innovative enterprises, and future policymakers will regard Vietnam as a sincere and trustworthy partner that shares both responsibilities and benefits in a world order that is being reshaped.

VOV.VN - Amid the bustling atmosphere of the First Autumn Fair 2025, the Vietnam Puppetry Theatre has created a colourful artistic space that not only attracts audiences to enjoy outstanding puppet performances but also offers opportunities to check in and experience traditional puppetry culture.

State President Luong Cuong’s participation in the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea (RoK) reflects Vietnam’s strong commitment to regional economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific and its growing role in shaping the regional cooperation framework, especially in preparation for hosting APEC 2027.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu have discussed ways to boost economic, trade, and investment cooperation, as well as coordination in the ASEAN–Canada relations, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and the World Trade Organisation (WTO).