Vietnam-China bilateral trade reached 253.1 billion dollars in nine months, rising 37.6 percent annually, driven by strategic alignment between leaders and complementary economies, according to Commercial Counsellor analysis.
Tran Thanh Man
Vietnam's National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with leaders of Samsung, SK, LG Innotek, and Lotte, encouraging expanded investment in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and high-tech manufacturing aligned with Vietnam's development priorities.
Thai National Assembly President Sophon Zaram visited Vietnam to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two Southeast Asian nations, marking fifty years of diplomatic relations and building on recent high-level exchanges and 22 billion USD annual trade.
Vietnam and South Korea, led by National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and departing Ambassador Choi Young Sam, pledged to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and science and technology while strengthening parliamentary diplomacy and economic ties.
President Lee Jae Myung concluded a six-day diplomatic trip to India and Vietnam, securing agreements to strengthen economic cooperation in critical minerals, energy, and supply chains, aiming to double bilateral trade with India to fifty billion dollars by 2030.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and Vietnamese leadership signed six bilateral agreements during a Hanoi visit, bolstering cooperation on energy, critical minerals, and semiconductors while pledging to increase bilateral trade to $60 billion by 2030 amid shared concerns about China's regional influence.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae arrived in Hanoi May 1 for an official three-day visit, signaling Japan's commitment to strengthening its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam through discussions on economic cooperation, technology, energy security, and regional coordination.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae arrived in Hanoi May 1-3, marking her first regional visit since re-election in February 2026, to strengthen the Japan-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through discussions on economic cooperation, technology, energy security, and regional coordination.
President Lee Jae Myung returned from India and Vietnam, securing strategic economic agreements including doubling bilateral trade with India to $50 billion by 2030 and strengthening supply chain cooperation amid Middle East uncertainties.
President Lee Jae-myung pledged to deepen South Korea-Vietnam cooperation in nuclear energy, infrastructure, and transportation sectors during his Hanoi visit, positioning Seoul as a reliable partner supporting Vietnam's industrialization goals through 2045.
Korea and Vietnam aim to reach $150 billion in trade by 2030 during President Lee's visit.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung departed for India and Vietnam to hold summits with key leaders, focusing on stabilizing supply chains amid Middle East tensions and expanding economic cooperation in shipbuilding, defense, and critical minerals.
South Korean President Lee embarks on a two-nation Asia tour, meeting Indian Prime Minister Modi to expand economic cooperation in shipbuilding, AI, and defense, then visiting Vietnam as the first foreign leader since its new president took office.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung departed for India and Vietnam to hold summits addressing supply chain stabilization amid Middle East tensions, expanding economic cooperation in shipbuilding, defense, and critical minerals across Asia.
President Lee Jae-myung embarks on a six-day state visit to India and Vietnam from April 19, pursuing expanded trade partnerships, advancing AI and defense cooperation, and strengthening diplomatic ties with two strategically significant nations.
President Lee Jae Myung undertakes six-day state visits to India and Vietnam to strengthen economic ties in shipbuilding, defense, AI, nuclear energy, and supply chain stability amid global uncertainties.
Italy's Lombardy region committed to supporting Vietnam with advanced technology and expertise, with Vietnamese parliament chief visiting to strengthen bilateral ties and create favorable conditions for trade and investment across manufacturing, green energy, and innovation sectors.
Vietnam and China's bilateral commerce reached $253.1 billion in nine months of 2026, up 37.6% annually, driven by strategic alignment between leaders and deepening supply chain integration across electronics, machinery, and agricultural sectors.
Vietnam's National Assembly President visits South Korea in September 2026 to strengthen bilateral ties through legislative cooperation, deepen economic partnerships targeting 150 billion USD trade by 2030, and advance political trust amid shared development challenges.
Vietnam's government convened a teleconference across 34 provinces on July 4 to review first-half 2026 socio-economic performance and strategize for achieving double-digit economic growth despite global trade disruptions and domestic structural challenges.
Vietnam and Canada agreed to deepen their Comprehensive Partnership during a June 18 meeting in Hanoi, with bilateral trade reaching $8.6 billion in 2025, emphasizing cooperation in clean energy, technology, and parliamentary exchanges.
President Lee Jae Myung returned from a six-day trip to India and Vietnam, securing agreements to expand economic cooperation in energy, supply chains, and critical minerals while aiming to double bilateral trade amid Middle East tensions.
Vietnam's National Assembly Chairman met Japanese PM Takaichi Sanae in Hanoi, pledging legislative oversight of bilateral economic, trade, and investment cooperation while both leaders affirmed strengthening parliamentary ties and expanding collaboration in semiconductors, AI, and clean energy.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae arrived in Hanoi May 1-3, signaling Japan's strengthened commitment to Vietnam as her first regional visit post-election, focusing on economic cooperation, technology, energy security, and semiconductor production.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee visited India to prioritize energy security cooperation, establishing ambitious bilateral trade targets of $50 billion by 2030, reflecting both nations' commitment to strengthening economic ties amid regional strategic considerations.
Lee returned from India and Vietnam visits prioritizing economic partnership and supply chain collaboration, strengthening bilateral trade relationships and addressing regional cooperation amid global supply chain vulnerabilities.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung pledged expanded cooperation with Vietnam in nuclear energy, infrastructure, and supply chains during a state visit, strengthening economic ties between the two top three trading partners.
President Lee Jae Myung arrives in Vietnam for a four-day state visit after visiting India.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung visits Vietnam for four days to strengthen economic ties amid global uncertainty, bringing major conglomerate leaders to discuss trade expansion toward a $150 billion bilateral target by 2030.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited India and Vietnam for summit talks with leaders Modi and To Lam, focusing on stabilizing energy supply chains, expanding economic cooperation in shipbuilding and defense, and securing critical mineral access amid global market uncertainty.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited India and Vietnam for summit talks addressing supply chain stabilization and economic cooperation in shipbuilding, AI, and defense amid Middle East geopolitical tensions affecting global energy markets.
Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man addressed a policy dialogue with Turkey, highlighting Vietnam's $514 billion economy and 530 billion USD cumulative FDI, while emphasizing bilateral cooperation potential in energy, defense, and technology sectors.
President Lee Jae Myung visits India and Vietnam to strengthen economic partnerships, boost supply chain coordination amid Middle East tensions, and target fifty billion dollars in bilateral trade by 2030.
Mongolia's parliament speaker and Vietnam's National Assembly chairman held official talks, agreeing to strengthen bilateral cooperation through new memoranda of understanding and joint implementation plans through 2028, while expanding trade, tourism, and direct flights amid growing people-to-people exchanges.
Vietnam and Thailand's legislative leaders agreed to expand bilateral cooperation across defense, trade, and investment, targeting twenty-five billion USD in trade turnover while strengthening parliamentary exchanges and regional coordination mechanisms.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi visited Vietnam in May 2026, reaffirming the Japan-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and advancing cooperation on rare earths and security assistance, reflecting Japan's broader strategy to strengthen Southeast Asian ties amid Chinese regional pressure.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet's June visit to Vietnam will strengthen bilateral relations through high-level talks and cooperation agreements, building on their five billion dollar trade partnership and deepening ties across defense, economy, and people-to-people exchanges.
Vietnam's Trade Office held a business seminar in Casablanca connecting over 20 Moroccan importers with Vietnamese exporters, promoting agricultural and consumer products as bilateral trade reached 380 million dollars in 2025.
Vietnam's National Assembly Chairman and Japan's Prime Minister met in Hanoi to strengthen bilateral parliamentary cooperation, pledging deeper collaboration in technology, semiconductors, AI, and energy while supporting economic investments and people-to-people exchanges between nations.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi arrived in Hanoi for an official visit, her first regional trip after February 2026 re-election, to strengthen bilateral ties through discussions on economic cooperation, technology, energy security, and regional coordination.
Lee returned from India and Vietnam visits, prioritizing economic partnerships and supply chain collaboration between nations amid broader efforts to strengthen regional trade relationships and reduce dependence on single-sourced suppliers.
Vietnam and South Korea signed 12 agreements to strengthen supply chains and nuclear energy cooperation, aiming to stabilize economies amid Middle East tensions while expanding bilateral trade to $150 billion by 2030.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited Vietnam to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation and stabilize critical mineral supply chains with Vietnamese leader To Lam, amid efforts to reduce China dependence as bilateral trade reached record $94.6 billion.
Lee Jae Myung rose from factory worker with permanent hand injury to South Korean President, completing law degree while working nights, then providing free legal counsel to exploited workers before entering politics and now conducting state visits to strengthen bilateral relations.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited India and Vietnam for summit talks with leaders Modi and To Lam, focusing on stabilizing supply chains, energy security amid Middle East tensions, and expanding cooperation in shipbuilding, defense, and critical minerals.
President Lee Jae Myung arrived in New Delhi for a three-day state visit to hold summit talks with Indian PM Modi, aiming to deepen economic cooperation in shipbuilding, AI, defense, and address Middle East-linked energy supply chain concerns.
President Lee Jae Myung departed for India and Vietnam on a two-nation Asia tour to strengthen economic cooperation in shipbuilding, AI, and defense while coordinating responses to Middle East-driven energy supply chain uncertainties.
South Korean President Lee will visit India and Vietnam to strengthen economic partnerships and supply chain cooperation, addressing Seoul's strategic interests in diversifying trade relationships amid evolving geopolitical tensions in Asia.
Vietnam's parliamentary chairman visited Italy, meeting President Mattarella to strengthen bilateral strategic partnership through expanded cooperation in technology, AI, fashion, and trade, while Italy pledged support for investment agreement ratification.
