Keyword: "UAE"

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

PM Chinh emphasised Vietnam’s readiness to cooperate with the UAE and other regional countries to promote the search for peaceful solutions to conflicts in the region.

Speaking to Vietnam News Agency correspondents in the Middle East and North Africa on March 2 (local time), Vietnamese ambassadors to the Gulf said they are closely monitoring developments and have rolled out comprehensive measures to ensure timely and effective citizen protection.

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.

At his meeting with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister Trung praised the substantive progress in implementing the Vietnam–UAE Comprehensive Partnership, spotlighting the recently unveiled over-1-billion-USD hyperscale data centre project in Ho Chi Minh City between G42 and a Vietnamese investment consortium.

Vietnam’s opponent in the 2026 AFC U23 Cup semifinals will be either Uzbekistan or China, with the match scheduled for 10:30 p.m. (Hanoi time) on January 20, three days after the quarterfinal between those two teams on January 17.

Streamlined visa processes and greater flight connectivity will help boost tourism between the UAE and Vietnam, as the countries strengthen ties after finalising a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) last year, according to travel industry executives.

The partnership includes the potential development of an original equipment manufacturing model in Vietnam for components and modules connected to EDGE product lines, targeting the UAE and other export markets.

If Vietnam stays on the right path, its international financial centre could become a promising new destination, said UAE Minister of Artificial Intelligence Al Olama.

The 11th military emulation congress, the fourth meeting of the Government’s Steering Committee for Science, Technology, Innovation, Digital Transformation and Project 06, and the first meeting of Vietnam – China Joint Railway Cooperation Committee are among news highlights on September 24 evening.

Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son called for the UAE’s support in promoting the launch of FTA negotiations between Vietnam and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and in considering investment in developing Halal industrial zones in Vietnam.

The UAE is Vietnam's largest trading partner in the Middle East and serves as a vital gateway for Vietnamese goods to reach nearly 500 million consumers across the region, where purchasing power continues to grow.

UAE Ambassador to Vietnam Bader AlmatrooshiVietnamese companies, including those in Tay Ninh, to actively join international trade fairs, particularly in the UAE, to connect with investors from the region and beyond.

Starting July 3, members of Vietnam Airlines’ Lotusmiles frequent flyer programme can earn miles when flying with Etihad Airways and redeem them for flights operated by Vietnam Airlines, Etihad Airways, or any other partner airline within the programme.

With this result, Vietnam continue to top Group E with two convincing wins, scoring 13 goals and conceding none.

During the meeting, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Truong Canh Tuyen briefed an overview of the city’s development prospects and strategic advantages, particularly in light of the planned merger with the neighbouring provinces of Soc Trang and Hau Giang.

With the right preparations, strategic investment, and government backing, the Middle East holds strong potential as a long-term destination for Vietnamese exports.

Leaders of foreign countries have extended their condolences to leaders of the Party and State and people of Vietnam over the passing of former State President Tran Duc Luong.

The Vietnamese leader expressed his admiration for the UAE's achievements, and his desire to learn from the country’s experience in economic transformation as well as rapid and strong development.

Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung pledged favourable conditions for UAE businesses to explore cooperation opportunities in Vietnam, expressing his hope that the two sides will soon reach consensus on large-scaled investment projects in the near future.