Politics

PM Dung visits Thailand to boost bilateral cooperation

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung will be visiting Thailand on July 23 at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha to further strengthen the bilateral relationship.
PM Dung visits Thailand to boost bilateral cooperation ảnh 1Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung (Photo: VNA)

 Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung will be visiting Thailand on July 23 at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha to further strengthen the bilateral relationship.

The trip will focus on a wide range of issues, including politics, security, defence, economy, trade, investment and labour as well as cooperation between the two countries at regional and sub-regional cooperation forums.

During the visit, the two leaders will co-chair the third Vietnam-Thailand joint cabinet meeting, a macro-level bilateral cooperation mechanism used for outlining major orientations in the friendship and cooperation between the two countries. PM Dung will also attend the Vietnam-Thailand Business Dialogue and meet with Vietnamese communities in the neighbouring country.

Since the two countries established diplomatic ties on August 6, 1976, the relationship has developed comprehensively. In 2013, during General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s visit to Thailand, it was upgraded to a strategic partnership. Vietnam and Thailand already signed an action plan to implement the Vietnam-Thailand strategic partnership from 2014-2018 in all cooperation fields.

The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on defence cooperation during the Thai Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon’s visit to Vietnam and shared experience in fighting transnational crime, drug crime, hi-tech crime and human trafficking.

In addition, Vietnam and Thailand also stepped up cooperation in education-training and culture. Thailand made it possible for Vietnam to build two monuments commemorating President Ho Chi Minh in U Don Thani and Nakhon Phanom provinces.

They increased cooperation in developing the East-West economic corridor, opened air routes between the two countries and are negotiating bus routes connecting the two countries via Laos and Cambodia.

The two countries agreed to extend cooperation in agriculture-forestry-fishery and science-technology.

Trade between the two countries reached 10.6 billion USD in 2014 and 4.35 billion USD in the first five months of 2015. As of June 2015, Thailand has been ranked the 10th largest investor among 101 territories and countries investing in Vietnam, with 392 valid projects and a combined registered investment capital of 6.8 billion USD.-VNA

Follow VietnamPlus

See more

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang (Photo: VNA)

Maritime disputes must be resolved peacefully: Spokesperson

The Foreign Ministry spokeperson was responding to a reporter's question regarding July 12, 2025, which marked the 9th anniversary of the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the East Sea arbitration case between the Philippines and China under Annex VII of UNCLOS.

Vietnam, Azerbaijan identify 17 potential cooperation areas (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Azerbaijan identify 17 potential cooperation areas

The two sides agreed to enhance information sharing and policy consultation at all levels – from technical experts to government leaders – to promptly address issues arising during the course of cooperation, and to seek flexible solutions to balance and raise bilateral trade.

Soldiers of Vietnam's Armour - Tank Arms in a rehearsal on July 17 in preparation for the National Day parade (Photo: VNA)

National Day celebration to honour assistance of international friends: Spokeswoman

Vietnam has invited the defence ministers of Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, Cuba, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan to attend the celebration of the 80th National Day anniversary on September 2; and five countries – Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, and Belarus – to send forces to participate in the parade at the National Day celebration.

Do Duc Duy, member of the Party Central Committee, member of the Government Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, and Agriculture and Environment Minister, violated Party regulations and State laws in performing assigned duties during his tenure as Deputy Secretary of the Yen Bai provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Civil Affairs Board, and Chairman of the People's Committee of Yen Bai province (Photo: VNA)

Politburo, Secretariat discipline Party members for wrongdoings

The Party Central Committee’s Politburo and Secretariat on July 17 considered and issued disciplinary measures against two incumbent and former officials for serious violations of the Party's regulations and the State's laws while performing their duties.

The talks between officials of Lang Son province and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on July 17 (Photo: VNA)

Lang Son, China’s Guangxi enhance cooperation in key sectors

The two sides discussed ways to accelerate joint projects and agreements and expand the list of Vietnam’s exports to China. They also proposed boosting cooperation in vocational training, especially in high-tech industries and sustainable agriculture, to meet the development needs of both sides.

Special task force personnel at the joint rehearsal on July 17 (Photo: VNA)

Military, police forces join first rehearsal for 80th National Day celebration

The rehearsal comprised two main segments featuring a formation of 18 standing blocks and 43 marching ones, including seven female military units covering military music, medical officers, Vietnamese peacekeepers, special forces, communications soldiers, ethnic militia, and southern guerrillas, alongside two female police units representing traffic police officers and special task force personnel.

ational Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Vu Hong Thanh meets with Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, South Africa eye on stronger parliamentary cooperation

During the meetings, NA Vice Chairman Vu Hong Thanh congratulated South Africa on its significant achievements in national development, particularly in implementing the goals of the "National Development Plan 2030" to improve living standards and reduce poverty and inequality

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung at a meeting with Fung Wai Ka Thomas, Director of CCC Infrastructure, July 16, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam welcomes investment in smart urban development

During a meeting with Fung Wai Ka Thomas, Director of CCC Infrastructure, and Lai Rong Huo, Chairman of Shenzhen Hero Group, Deputy PM Dung welcomed their interest and plans to invest in Vietnam, especially in the field of smart urban development.

State President Luong Cuong addresses the APEC Business Advisory Council's third meeting. (Photo: VNA)

ABAC initiatives to drive Asia-Pacific region’s sustainable development: State leader

As the official representative body of the business community within APEC and a key bridge between the private sector and APEC economic leaders, the ABAC not only proposes business-friendly policies but also plays a direct role in creating practical solutions to strengthen value chains, promote investment, facilitate trade flows, and encourage innovation.