Việt Nam - India promote sustainable trade growth

08/05/2026
02:49

Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm addressed the Vietnam-India Trade, Investment and Tourism Forum in Mumbai on Thursday, 7 May. Held in India’s leading economic, financial, and technology hub, the forum brought together nearly 400 businesses from both countries and witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation agreements and joint projects.

ASEAN tests its relevance in a shifting world

ASEAN tests its relevance in a shifting world

Politics 06:12

As ASEAN leaders gather in Cebu for the 48th ASEAN Summit, Việt Nam's Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng's attendance is underscoring the country's continued engagement at the highest level. 2026 presents a very different test, marked by energy insecurity, geopolitical rivalry, and rising tensions in the Middle East. The challenge now is more than simple recovery, which will require resilience and strategic positioning.

ASEAN prioritises regional resilience

ASEAN prioritises regional resilience

Politics 01:46

The opening ceremony and plenary session of the 48th ASEAN Summit took place on 8 May in Cebu, the Philippines. On this occasion, Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng joined ASEAN leaders, the ASEAN Secretary-General and representatives of international organisations.

48th ASEAN Summit: unity under pressure

48th ASEAN Summit: unity under pressure

Politics 05:56

As countries navigate deepening global crises and ongoing regional tensions, ASEAN leaders have gathered for the summit to address mounting economic pressures, rising energy costs and fragile regional security, while reaffirming the growing importance of ASEAN unity and centrality.

Việt Nam - India promote sustainable trade growth

Việt Nam - India promote sustainable trade growth

Politics 02:49

Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm addressed the Vietnam-India Trade, Investment and Tourism Forum in Mumbai on Thursday, 7 May. Held in India’s leading economic, financial, and technology hub, the forum brought together nearly 400 businesses from both countries and witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation agreements and joint projects.

Việt Nam to deepen ties with India, Sri Lanka

Việt Nam to deepen ties with India, Sri Lanka

Politics 03:11

At the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm will pay a state visit to India and Sri Lanka from 5 to 8 of May. This will be the first visit to India and Sri Lanka by a Vietnamese leader concurrently serving as Party General Secretary and State President.

Prime Minister to attend 48th ASEAN summit in the Philippines

Prime Minister to attend 48th ASEAN summit in the Philippines

Politics 05:08

At the invitation of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Chair of ASEAN in 2026, Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng will lead a high-level Vietnamese delegation to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines, from 7 to 8 May 2026. This will be Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng’s first overseas trip in his capacity as head of government.