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Vietnam, China strengthen cooperation in digital economy, green transition

Ho Chi Minh City and China have numerous opportunities for cooperation in digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI), smart megacity development, and financial investment connectivity.

Vietnam signs protocol to export fresh jackfruit to China

Vietnam and China officially signed a protocol on November 27 that allows the export of fresh Vietnamese jackfruit to China, as part of an official visit by Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang.

Vietnamese, Chinese navies hold joint patrol in Gulf of Tonkin

Ships 09 and 17 of Brigade 171 under Naval Region 2 docked at the brigade’s port in Ho Chi Minh City’s Rach Dua ward on November 25, completing the 39th joint patrol in the Gulf of Tonkin between the Vietnamese and Chinese navies.

China donates $500,000 to support Vietnam’s post-disaster recovery

China’s Ambassador announced a $500,000 donation to Vietnam as communities battle storm aftermath.

Party Chief receives Vice Chairman of China’s Luxshare-ICT Group

Party General Secretary To Lam welcomed the long-term commitments and expanding investment presence of China’s Luxshare-ICT Group in Vietnam when he received the group’s Vice Chairman Wang Laisheng in Hanoi on November 15.

Vietnam, China strengthen control over illegal cross-border movements

Tighter border security management not only helps maintain national security and social order in each country, but also creates a safer environment to promote trade, tourism and people-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and China.

State President meets with top Chinese leader

President Luong Cuong had a meeting with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on October 31 on the sidelines of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting.

Vietnam opens consulate general in Chongqing

A ceremony was held in China's Chongqing city on October 29 to inaugurate the Vietnamese Consulate General in Chongqing.

Vietnam, China conduct joint drill on counter-illegal border crossings

The Border Guard Command of Vietnam’s northern province of Lao Cai and the Honghe border management unit in China’s Yunnan province jointly held a drill on preventing illegal border crossings on October 28.

Lao Cai, China’s Dali prefecture step up economic, trade cooperation

In recent years, economic and trade ties between Dali and Vietnam have expanded robustly. In 2024, the prefecture’s total import-export turnover with Vietnam exceeded 140 million USD, accounting for 36% of Dali’s total goods trade.

Cross-border passenger train boosts Vietnam–China economic, cultural ties

In August, nearly 2,700 passengers travelled on the Vietnam-China railway line, up 89% from the previous month.

Vietnam to enhance smart city standards with Shanghai partnership

Smart urban development, although relatively new to Vietnam, plays a crucial role in the country's urbanisation process and is prioritised by the Government, said Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung.

PM receives China’s Shandong provincial Party chief

PM Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 25 for Lin Wu, Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Shandong Provincial Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Congress.

Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs receives Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam

Trung stressed that consolidating and fostering stable, long-term friendly cooperation with China remain a consistent policy, an objective necessity, and a top priority in Vietnam’s overall foreign policy.

International Financial Centre: A hard nut to crack for banks

Domestic parent banks setting up subsidiaries in Vietnam’s IFC must bear bankruptcy risks, as they are ineligible for early intervention, special loans, or SBV restructuring support.

Vietnam and China deepen strategic partnership through three key pillars

President Luong Cuong’s trip to China reinforces ties in diplomacy, economy, and people-to-people exchange.

President Luong Cuong holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping

On the morning of September 4, during his visit to China to attend the 80th anniversary of the world’s victory over fascism, Vietnamese President Luong Cuong held talks with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping.

Vietnam’s President attends 80th anniversary of anti-fascist victory in China

President Luong Cuong joins world leaders at Tiananmen Square to commemorate a historic milestone and promote global peace.

President Luong Cuong departs for China’s WWII victory anniversary

President Luong Cuong begins a three-day visit to China for the 80th anniversary of the anti-fascist victory, focusing on peace, cooperation, and diplomacy.

PM Pham Minh Chinh works with leaders of leading Chinese groups in Tianjin

PM Pham Minh Chinh on August 31 held working sessions with leaders of Chinese corporations in the fields of energy, infrastructure, electric vehicles, banking in Tianjin, as part of his working trip to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit.