Along with the good political relations, economic ties between Vietnam and Sweden have also grown steadily.

According to the researcher, this trip was expected to open a new chapter in the diplomatic ties between the two countries, particularly as they upgraded their relationship to the highest level of comprehensive strategic partnership in November last year during the visit of Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam to Malaysia.

Both host and guest agreed to usher in a new phase of bilateral cooperation with specific measures.

The minister urged law enforcement agencies of both nations to promptly respond to requests related to extradition and transfer of sentenced persons from their respective authorities, as well as closely coordinate in investigating and arresting wanted persons related to citizens of both countries who are hiding in Kazakhstan and Vietnam.

Speaking at a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Russia (January 30, 1950 – 2025) on February 25, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vo Van Hoan emphasised that over the past 75 years, the partnership has weathered numerous challenges and has consistently flourished.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh highlighted the two nations’ frequent exchange of all-level delegations and cooperation across Party, state, and parliamentary channels, as well as their mutual support at regional and multilateral forums.

A quiz on bilateral relations and a logo design contest to commemorate 55 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Sri Lanka (1970-2025) were launched on January 3 at the Vietnamese Embassy in Colombo.

Vietnam is seeing a significant influx of investment from the Republic of Korea (RoK). In recent years, the RoK has consistently ranked as Vietnam's top partner in terms of direct investment. Bilateral relations were elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2022, setting the stage for increased collaboration in high-tech industries and supply chain development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with 70 Koreans who represented organisations and associations as well as standout individuals with significant contributions to the Vietnam – the Republic of Korea ties over the past years, as part of his official visit to the Northeast Asian nation.

Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu received Vice Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People’s Congress of China Fu Ziying in Hanoi on June 17.

A delegation from Russia’s Ulyanovsk region led by its Governor Aleksey Yurevich Russkich visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Moscow on April 8.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse are attending the ASEAN – Australia Special Summit commemorating the 50th anniversary of their dialogue relations, and pay an official visit to Australia from March 5 at the invitation of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived in Bucharest on January 20 afternoon (local time), beginning an official visit to Romania at the invitation of Prime Minister Ion-Marcel Ciolacu.

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Thailand Srettha Thavisin has held talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to seek ways to enhance bilateral ties.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s upcoming official visit to Indonesia and his attendance at the General Assembly of the 44th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-44) holds a strategic significance, said an Indonesian scholar.

The Vietnam visit by the RoK’s President Yoon Suk Yeol from June 22-24 holds significance as it is the first year the two countries have deployed their comprehensive strategic partnership.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy has organised a series of activities in Venice to celebrate the Vietnam-Italy Year 2023 and the 50th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic ties, with highlights being a fashion show featuring outfits by Vietnamese designer Hoang Hai.

Vietnamese Ambassador to India, Nepal and Bhutan Nguyen Thanh Hai has pledged to make efforts to elevate bilateral ties and raise mutual understanding and cooperation in areas of mutual interest such as sustainable tourism, agriculture, forestry, furniture manufacturing, apparel and services.

Vietnam values and looks to strengthen friendship and cooperation with Austria, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son told his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg during their talks in Hanoi on April 17.

The 12th conference on cooperation between Vietnamese and French localities kicked off in Hanoi on April 14. ​