Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of its Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung is on a working visit to Singapore from January 7-11 at the invitation of Singaporean Minister of Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan.
Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of its Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung addresses the S. Rajaratnam Endowment Dialogue (SRED 2025). (Photo: VNA)
Singapore (VNA) – Secretary of the Party Central Committee and he✨ad of its Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung is on a working visit to🍸 Singapore from January 7-11 at the invitation of Singaporean Minister of Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan.
During the visit, Trung paid a courtesy call to former Prime Minister and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is also Senior Advisor of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), and met with Assistant Secretary-General of the party and Minister of Education Chan Chun Sing..
He had meetings with Minister of Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan, Chairman of Temasek Holdings Lim Boon Heng, Chief Executive Officer of Temasek Foundation Ng Boon Heong, Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Danny Quah, and Director and CEO of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) – Yusof Ishak Institute Choi Shing Kwok.
Trung and his entourage laid a wreath at the Ho Chi Minh statue, visited several economic and cultural facilities, and met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore.
At the meetings with high-ranking Singaporean leaders, the Vietnamese official highly valued cooperation between the two countries, relations between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the PAP, large-scale investment projects and the training cooperation programme, as well as coordination in international issues between the nations.
Vietnam always treasures and wishes to continue promoting the Vietnam-Singapore Strategic Partnership, Trung said.
Addressing the S. Rajaratnam Endowment Dialogue (SRED 2025) hosted by the ISEAS - Yusof Ishak (ISEAS), Trung highlighted Vietnam's significant achievements after 40 years of Doi Moi (Renewal), the country's foreign policy, and its long-term development goals in the new era.
At the meetings and exchanges, both sides were pleased to note that the Vietnam-Singapore Strategic Partnership has recently been developing strongly, effectively, and comprehensively. The two countries remain each other's leading economic partners, with many positive results in economic cooperation, trade, investment and connectivity.
Trung and the Singaporean leaders agreed to promote the implementation of high-level agreements between the two countries, including the outcomes of the recent phone talks between Party General Secretary To Lam and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, enhance all-level exchanges, and effectively utilise existing cooperation mechanisms to further tap into cooperation potential between Vietnam and Singapore in the coming time./.
Newly-appointed Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Tran Phuoc Anh on January 7 presented his credentials to Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
The Singapore Tourism Board Vietnam has partnered with Hoang Dung for the release of his latest music video, “Cuoi Tuan (1825)” (Weekend), for its “Made in Singapore” campaign.
Vibrant economic diplomatic activities in 2024 have contributed to creating a firm foundation for Vietnam and Singapore to upgrade their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership level, according to Cao Xuan Thang, Trade Counsellor and head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
