<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/5/29/506542_5493246236487180_vna_potal_thu_truong_ngoai_giao_phan_lan_tra_loi_phong_van_ttxvn_ve_hop_tac_kinh_te_thuong_mai_va_ket_noi_doanh_nghiep_8793587.jpeg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Under-Secretary of State for International Trade at the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jarno Syrjälä. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam and Finland are promoting practical cooperation in strategic sectors such as green transition, digital transformation, telecommunications, smart infrastructure and green development following the establishment of Strategic Partnership in late 2025, Under-Secretary of State for International Trade at the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jarno Syrjälä has said.Speaking in an interview with the press during his working visit to Việt Nam from May 28–29, Syrjälä highlighted the growing political trust, strong economic complementarity and expanding people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, describing the bilateral relations as entering “the best period ever.”He stressed that the two countries are moving from “shared orientation to concrete action” following the establishment of the Việt Nam–Finland Strategic Partnership in late 2025.According to Syrjälä, the newly established Strategic Partnership between Việt Nam and Finland is built on more than five decades of friendship and cooperation, grounded in mutual trust, equality and respect, towards deepening bilateral and multilateral relations for the benefit of the people of both countries.He said the purpose of his visit was to further concretise and deepen the substantive content of the Strategic Partnership framework established by the two countries in October 2025.During the trip, the Finnish delegation held meetings with key Vietnamese ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the Ministry of Construction, and the Ministry of Public Security. The delegation also met with leading Vietnamese corporations such as Vingroup, Vietnam Maritime Corporation and Petrovietnam Power Corporation.Discussions focused on strategic areas including sustainable energy development, strategic infrastructure, digitalisation, trusted telecommunications and smart urban development.Syrjälä noted that the two sides also exchanged views on digital infrastructure security, including cooperation related to 5G and satellite technologies, reflecting what he described as “a comprehensive and long-term approach” to bilateral cooperation.From policy dialogue to business connectivity and the identification of priority areas, this visit provides additional momentum for the two countries to move "from orientation to action", he said, adding that it marked an important step towards substantively advancing the Việt Nam–Finland Strategic Partnership through concrete cooperation initiatives in the time ahead.Both sides are currently working on a detailed action plan to effectively implement commitments under the Strategic Partnership framework, thereby deepening substantive cooperation and delivering practical benefits to the people of both countries, he noted.The Finnish official described Việt Nam as Finland’s largest trading partner in Southeast Asia, saying this reflects the high level of trust and significant cooperation potential between the two economies.Despite positive progress, he noted that considerable room remains for expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in areas where Finland possesses advanced expertise and technology.He highlighted Finland’s strengths in clean technology, renewable energy, digital transformation and sustainable development, stressing that such experience could effectively support Việt Nam’s development objectives.Finland is among the world’s leading countries in green transition and aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, he said, adding that around 96 per cent&nbsp;of the country’s electricity production is currently carbon-free.These are experiences and solutions that Finland is ready to share with Việt Nam as the Southeast Asian country advances its sustainable development goals and climate change response, he stated.Syrjälä identified clean energy and energy transition, smart infrastructure, logistics and maritime development, digital supply chains, telecommunications technology, sustainable agriculture and environmental technology as particularly promising areas for future cooperation between the two nations.He also underscored the increasingly important role of businesses in advancing the bilateral ties, noting that enterprises from both countries would serve as a key driving force in transforming ideas into concrete projects, promoting investment and facilitating technology transfer.According to the Finnish official, innovation capacity and practical implementation by the business community will play a central role in generating sustainable growth for both Finland and Việt Nam in the coming years.Assessing Việt Nam’s increasing role and position, Syrjälä described the country as one of Asia’s most dynamic and fastest-growing economies, playing an increasingly important role in regional stability, economic integration and multilateral cooperation.He praised Việt Nam’s active participation in ASEAN mechanisms and broader international cooperation frameworks, saying the country’s growing international profile creates favourable conditions for expanding partnerships with countries such as Finland.Regarding people-to-people exchanges, Syrjälä noted that the Vietnamese community in Finland has grown to around 16,000 people and is becoming an increasingly important bridge in the bilateral relations.Educational cooperation programmes between universities and institutions in the two countries has also contributed to stronger mutual understanding and long-term connectivity, he said, adding that thousands of Vietnamese students are currently studying in Finland, helping lay the foundation for future cooperation in high-quality human resources.The Finnish official also expressed confidence that young people would continue to play an important role in strengthening the bilateral relations in the years ahead.At the same time, he said Finland remains ready to welcome more Vietnamese enterprises to visit and explore the European nation's technological solutions and innovation models directly, thereby opening up further opportunities for investment and long-term business cooperation. — VNA/VNS

The Finnish official described Việt Nam as Finland’s largest trading partner in Southeast Asia, saying this reflects the high level of trust and significant cooperation potential between the two economies.

Finland eyes stronger cooperation with Việt Nam in strategic areas

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/5/29/506546_5493264161986349_vna_potal_tong_bi_thu_chu_tich_nuoc_to_lam_phat_bieu_dan_de_tai_doi_thoai_shangri-la_lan_thu_23_8793628.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and State President Tô Lâm delivers a keynote address at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue, as part of his state visit to Singapore. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>SINGAPORE — General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm on Friday attended and delivered a keynote address at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue, as part of his state visit to Singapore.Rules and dialogue must become effective tools to minimise real risksIn his keynote address, Party General Secretary and President Lâm stressed that the world is facing mounting risks and uncertainties. While all nations continue to speak of peace, stability and cooperation, the strategic environment is marked by a growing lack of trust, fragmentation and unchecked competition. “Therefore, what we need is to reach and advance a shared vision – essential no matter how minimal it may be – to safeguard peace, trust and development for humankind in the 21st century,” he said.He also proposed strengthening capacity to prevent crises early and from afar as experience repeatedly shows that many major crises began with misunderstandings left unresolved, signals wrongly interpreted, and preventive mechanisms not activated in time.The leader said current instability reflects three overlapping and interlinked crises: a crisis of the international order, a crisis of development models, and a crisis of strategic trust. He stressed that these three crises are converging most visibly in the Asia-Pacific. Precisely because it is where these challenges converge, the Asia-Pacific must also become where solutions emerge.From this perspective, he offered several recommendations for jointly shaping an Asia-Pacific that is peaceful, stable, resilient and capable of mitigating risks early and from afar.According to him, nations must make rules and dialogue truly effective instruments of risk reduction. A rules-based order does not belong to any single grouping of countries. It is the common foundation upon which large, medium and small states alike can coexist peacefully, grounded in international law and the United Nations Charter, with full respect for independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, non-use or threat of force, peaceful settlement of disputes, and equality among nations. Rules acquire real meaning only when they are implemented consistently and translated into operational mechanisms such as early warning mechanisms, emergency communication channels, incident-management protocols, self-restraint and verifiable actions.This is particularly vital for seas and oceans. The seas and oceans do not only stand for resources; but they are also the shared spaces of connection and the lifelines of global trade, energy, food and supply chains. No country benefits when these routes become theatres of coercion, confrontation or displays of power.With regards to the East Sea, the leader affirmed Việt Nam’s position remains clear, consistent and principled. Việt Nam supports the peaceful settlement of all disputes and disagreements on the basis of international law, particularly the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Việt Nam respects the legitimate rights and interests of other states, while remaining resolute and persistent in safeguarding its own independence, sovereignty, and sovereign rights and jurisdictional rights in accordance with international law.He stressed the need to shape an open, inclusive regional architecture with ASEAN at its centre. ASEAN’s centrality is neither taken for granted nor self-sustaining. It can only be preserved through unity, strategic autonomy and the capacity to shape a common agenda. Inclusiveness must be matched by effectiveness; dialogue must generate actions; and consensus must enable timely regional responses to shared challenges. In this regard, Việt Nam supports and stands ready to work closely with the Philippines as ASEAN Chair in 2026, together with all other member states, to strengthen peace and security, expand corridors of prosperity, advance connectivity, inclusive and sustainable development, and keep ASEAN’s people firmly at the centre of common endeavour.According to the leader, regional nations must place human security and societal resilience at the core of sustainable security. Instability today does not arise solely from military conflict, but also from fractures in development itself. Therefore, strengthening national defence is legitimate, but sustainable security cannot rest on military power alone. Still less can it be built through arms races or by increasing developmental insecurity for others."What we need instead is a development foundation capable of withstanding systemic shocks, one supported by open and diversified supply chains, seamless infrastructure connectivity, and cooperation in finance, technology and human capital. At the same time, we must advance practical collaboration in disaster relief, health, water security, food security, energy security, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection and search-and-rescue operations. When cooperation tangibly enhances safety, safeguards livelihoods and improves the people’s quality of life, strategic trust is renewed and strengthened."Asia-Pacific: an open region for cooperation and connectivityStressing the need to shape responsible norms for emerging technologies and the defence industry, Party General Secretary and President Lâm said in the defence and security domain, the critical question is not how powerful technology may become, but the extent to which humanity can retain control over it."We must therefore deepen dialogue on AI in the defence and security domain; ensure human’s ultimate responsibility in decisions carrying grave consequences; develop clearer norms of responsible conduct in cyberspace; strengthen protection for undersea cables and critical data infrastructure; and promote greater transparency regarding technologies affecting strategic stability. The defence industry should serve legitimate self-defence and regional stability, not to fuel arms races."He proposed strengthening societal foundation and resilience, protecting the information space and elevate public awareness. Safeguarding peace in the new era therefore also means safeguarding truth, strengthening social trust, enhancing the capacity of strategic communications, educating digital citizens, promoting the accountability of technology platforms, and deepening international cooperation to counter false and malicious information. A society capable of discerning truth from falsehood, maintaining cohesion amid turbulence, and resisting manipulation by fear, hatred or distortion provides one of the strongest foundations for sustainable security.The leader stressed the need to strengthen the capacity for preventive diplomacy, mediation and conciliation in the region. The Asia-Pacific must treat preventive diplomacy as a strategic capability, not merely as an improvised response after a crisis has already erupted."We need more diverse channels of consultation, more flexible mediation mechanisms, incident contact mechanisms, quasi-formal exchange platforms, and broader confidence-building initiatives linking defence establishments, security agencies, maritime law-enforcement bodies, scholars, businesses and social organisations. The objective is to create credible “diplomatic off-ramps” before parties become drawn into spirals of escalation that heighten the risk of conflict."To partners with significant influence both within and beyond the region, Việt Nam wishes to convey a sincere message as follows: The Asia-Pacific is an open space, and all countries with legitimate interests can have a role to play in contributing to its peace, stability and development. The region welcomes engagement that is transparent, responsible, respectful of international law, supportive of ASEAN centrality, and conducive to reducing tensions. What the region seeks is neither the mere presence nor absence of any major power. What it seeks is responsible commitment."We recognise that competition is an enduring reality of international relations, but competition must remain bounded by law, guided by transparency, and exercised with restraint."He said "the three crises confronting our world today are not inevitable realities that we are bound to accept. What matters is that we confront them squarely, without allowing them to obscure opportunities for action. In a world of turbulence, the challenge lies not only in external instability, but also in our insufficient preparedness to manage risks. What is needed is a shift from passive response to proactive shaping; from merely reiterating principles to operationalising mechanisms; and from managing crises after they erupt to mitigating risks before they escalate."Therefore, he stressed, the choice facing the Asia-Pacific today is not between competition and no competition, because competition is an inherent reality of international relations. The more important choice is between unchecked competition and responsible coexistence; between division and dialogue; between mistrust and coercion and an rules-based order and trust. Việt Nam believes that our region possesses both the mettle and the shared stakes to choose the path of peace, cooperation, and prosperity.The Party General Secretary and President said Việt Nam clearly understands the value of peace through its own history, and the value of development through its own journey of Đổi Mới (Renewal) and international integration. From that experience, Việt Nam has come to recognise profoundly that national interests are intertwined with the peace, stability and prosperity of the region. Contributing to regional peace is also a way of safeguarding Việt Nam’s long-term interests. Expanding cooperation, reducing risks and intertwining legitimate interests are likewise how Việt Nam fulfils its responsibility to the international community.Peace, stability and development are the common denominator of all nations and peoples. But they carry meaning only when translated into concrete action: restraint in the face of disagreement; dialogue when divergences deepen; cooperation when challenges transcend borders; and the building of practical mechanisms capable of reducing risks in real terms.Việt Nam therefore stands ready to work with countries both within and beyond the region to reinforce rules, nurture trust, promote dialogue, enhance cooperation, mitigate risks, and together shape an Asia-Pacific that is safer, more resilient and more prosperous, he noted.On the occasion, Party General Secretary and President Lâm also answered questions from delegates on Việt Nam’s recent sweeping reforms, the country’s foreign policy and contributions to peace, stability and development in the region and the world, Việt Nam’s response to the energy crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict, as well as the opportunities and challenges posed by AI technology for Việt Nam in the current context.The 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue is taking place in Singapore from May 29-31, drawing more than 550 delegates from security and defence agencies of 44 countries. First launched in Singapore in 2002 at the initiative of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), the Shangri-La Dialogue has become an important annual forum on regional and global security issues. — VNA/VNS

Việt Nam stands ready to work with countries both within and beyond the region to reinforce rules, nurture trust, promote dialogue, enhance cooperation, mitigate risks, and together shape an Asia-Pacific that is safer, more resilient and more prosperous, Party General Secretary and President Tô&nbsp;Lâm noted.

Việt Nam ready to work with countries to build a safer, more resilient, prosperous Asia-Pacific: top leader

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/5/29/506536_5493223898003139_vna_potal_tong_bi_thu_chu_tich_nuoc_to_lam_tiep_bo_truong_chien_tranh_hoa_ky__8793243.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm (right) and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth pose for a commemorative photo. — VNA/VNS Photos</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>SINGAPORE — General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm held separate meetings with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, and Japanese Minister of Defence Shinjiro Koizumi, on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday.The ministers shared the view that Party General Secretary and President Lâm’s delivery of a keynote address at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue reflected the international community’s recognition of Việt Nam’s role, voice and contributions to regional strategic issues, and demonstrated its strong interest in the country’s perspectives and approaches to promoting dialogue, building trust, enhancing cooperation, and addressing common challenges.They showed their admiration for Việt Nam’s remarkable socio-economic achievements, reaffirmed the importance they attach to relations with Việt Nam, and voiced their desire to further enhance exchanges and coordination with the Southeast Asian nation in areas of shared interest, thus contributing to peace, stability and sustainable development in the region.Party General Secretary and President Lâm expressed his pleasure at meeting with Hegseth again and asked him to convey his regards to President Donald Trump. Hegseth, in turn, conveyed President Trump’s greetings to Party General Secretary and President Lâm and other Vietnamese leaders, affirming that President Trump and the US Administration always value relations with Việt Nam as well as the country’s increasingly important role in the region.The Party General Secretary and President affirmed that Việt Nam’s early participation in the Gaza Board of Peace demonstrated the country’s goodwill and responsibility in promoting dialogue, cooperation and reconciliation; and underscored the country’s readiness to contribute more actively to common efforts for peace, stability and development.Hegseth appreciated Việt Nam’s consistent, constructive and responsible approach, noting that Việt Nam is increasingly regarded as a reliable partner capable of making substantive contributions to international initiatives for peace and stability.The top Vietnamese leader welcomed the US’s commitment to supporting a strong, independent, self-reliant and prosperous Việt Nam, considering this an important foundation for the two countries to continue expanding cooperation on the basis of mutual respect for each other’s independence, sovereignty, political system and legitimate interests. He emphasised that Việt Nam regards the US as a partner of leading strategic importance and wishes to work closely with the US to effectively implement the major orientations of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, thereby fostering more stable, substantive and effective bilateral ties.Hegseth reaffirmed that the US attaches importance to maintaining the positive momentum of the Việt Nam–US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and highly values Việt Nam’s goodwill, sense of responsibility and constructive approach in advancing the bilateral relations.Discussing future cooperation, the top Vietnamese leader proposed the two sides continue strengthening political trust by increasing contacts and exchanges at all levels. On this occasion, he extended an invitation to President Trump to pay an official visit to Việt Nam.Both sides agreed that economic, trade and investment cooperation will continue to serve as a key driving force of the bilateral relations, while also pledging to further strengthen exchanges, coordination and expanded cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly in economy, trade, investment, science and technology, innovation, defence and security.The Party General Secretary and President also suggested the US pay attention to Việt Nam’s legitimate development needs and facilitate its greater access to advanced technologies and hi-tech products from the US, thereby contributing to broader and more balanced substantive cooperation between the two economies.The two sides also reached consensus on maintaining ongoing collaboration programmes aimed at addressing post-war consequences, viewing them as an important factor in strengthening trust, healing the past, and laying a solid foundation for stable and long-term bilateral relations.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/5/29/506538_5493225367977344_vna_potal_tong_bi_thu_chu_tich_nuoc_to_lam_tiep_pho_thu_tuong_bo_truong_quoc_phong_australia_8793328.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm meets with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles in Singapore on Friday.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>At the meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Party General Secretary and President Lâm expressed his pleasure at the strong, substantive and increasingly trustworthy development of the Việt Nam–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.The top Vietnamese leader highly valued the two countries’ regular high-level exchanges and contacts, including his telephone conversation with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on April 24. He looked forward to welcoming the Australian PM back to Việt Nam for a visit and to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in 2027.For his part, Marles affirmed that Australia regards Việt Nam as one of its most trusted partners in the region. He praised the Southeast Asian nation’s proactive, balanced and responsible approach to regional issues, and expressed Australia’s desire to further deepen bilateral ties on the basis of trust, substance and mutual benefit.Against the backdrop of rapidly evolving global developments, particularly impacts on energy security, supply chains and economic recovery prospects, Party General Secretary and President Lâm welcomed recent policies introduced by the Australian Government to mitigate adverse external impacts, saying this was also an area in which the two countries could strengthen exchanges, share experiences and enhance coordination in the near future.Marles agreed that the two sides should make better use of the complementarities between their economies and expand cooperation in areas that are significant for sustainable development and resilience of each country.In that spirit, both sides agreed to promote breakthrough measures to realise the goal of raising bilateral trade turnover to US$20 billion and doubling two-way investment in the time to come. They also pledged to further strengthen cooperation pillars in development, education and training, science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, while accelerating the establishment of new collaboration mechanisms in energy and minerals.Party General Secretary and President Lâm appreciated Australia’s effective support for Việt Nam in defence cooperation, particularly in English-language training for officers, military medical training, support for United Nations peacekeeping forces and the transport of Việt Nam’s field hospitals to South Sudan.Marles welcomed Việt Nam’s recent participation in the Kakadu multilateral naval exercise hosted by Australia, as well as the effective implementation of the Peacekeeping Partnership Agreement and other defence training activities. He also shared details of Australia’s newly announced 2026 National Defence Strategy, especially its emphasis on strengthening defence cooperation with regional countries, including Việt Nam.The top Vietnamese leader proposed that Australia continue creating favourable conditions for Vietnamese citizens, particularly pupils and students, while supporting the Vietnamese community in Australia to develop stably and contribute positively to both the host country and bilateral relations.The Australian deputy PM highly valued the role of the Vietnamese community in Australia, describing them as an important bridge helping to strengthen mutual understanding, connectivity and friendship between the people of the two countries.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/5/29/506539_5493226399750405_vna_potal_tong_bi_thu_chu_tich_nuoc_to_lam_tiep_pho_thu_tuong_bo_truong_quoc_phong_australia_8793329.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm meets with Japanese Minister of Defence Koizumi Shinjiro in Singapore on Friday.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Meeting with Japanese Minister of Defence Koizumi Shinjiro, Party General Secretary and President Lâm expressed his pleasure at the strong, substantive, and comprehensive development of the Việt Nam– Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He hailed the significance of the official visit to Việt Nam by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae in early May, considering it an important milestone creating further momentum and opening up many new opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.The top leader stated he has instructed Vietnamese ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of National Defence, to swiftly develop and implement action plans to carry out the results and common perceptions achieved during the visit, thereby soon translating high-level cooperation directions into substantive action.Koizumi affirmed that Japan treasures its relationship with Việt Nam, highly values Việt Nam's increasing role and stature in the region, and wishes to continue strengthening bilateral cooperation in various fields, including defence and security cooperation, in line with the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.Party General Secretary and President Lâm emphasised that the leaders and people of Việt Nam always appreciate the important contributions by many generations of Japanese leaders to the development of bilateral ties. He acknowledged and highly valued the role of former Prime Minister Koizumi Junichiro, father of the current Minister of Defense, in promoting the two countries’ friendship and cooperation in the past, thereby building a solid foundation for the robust development of bilateral relations today.The two sides agreed that the trust, close ties, and continuity in Việt Nam–Japan relations are valuable assets that need to be preserved and promoted in the new period.Regarding future cooperation directions, the top Vietnamese leader suggested the two sides continue to maintain regular engagements and exchanges between high-ranking leaders; effectively utilise existing dialogue and consultation mechanisms; strengthen cooperation in defence and security; and enhance the capacity in law enforcement, UN peacekeeping operations, military medicine, search and rescue, cybersecurity, and human resources training.He also proposed Việt Nam and Japan continue to coordinate closely and share positions on regional and international issues of common concern, thus contributing to peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region.Koizumi affirmed that Japan will keep working closely with Việt Nam to effectively implement the agreements and common perceptions reached between the countries’ high-ranking leaders. He voiced support for promoting substantive cooperation that meets the interests and concerns of each country. — VNA/VNS

The ministers shared the view that Party General Secretary and President Lâm’s delivery of a keynote address at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue reflected the international community’s recognition of Việt Nam’s role, voice and contributions to regional strategic issues, and demonstrated its strong interest in the country’s perspectives and approaches to promoting dialogue, building trust, enhancing cooperation, and addressing common challenges.

Top Vietnamese leader receives US, Australian, Japanese defence ministers at Shangri-la Dialogue

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/5/22/504866_5487007972917721_k.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Deputy Foreign Minister Đặng Hoàng Giang, head of the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) delegation of Việt Nam, and counterparts from ASEAN member states and China, for the 32nd ASEAN– China Senior Officials' Consultation on May 21. — Photo from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>KUALA LUMPUR — Deputy Foreign Minister Đặng Hoàng Giang, head of the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) delegation of Việt Nam, led a Vietnamese delegation to attend the 32nd ASEAN-China Senior Officials’ Consultation (ACSOC) and the 26th ASEAN–China Senior Officials’ Meeting on the Implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (ASEAN-China SOM-DOC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 21.At the ACSOC-32, ASEAN countries highly valued China’s role in the region and the world, describing China as one of ASEAN’s most dynamic, comprehensive and in-depth partners.ASEAN and China are major drivers of regional growth and development, with ASEAN’s GDP growth reaching 4.9 per cent&nbsp;in 2025 and China’s 5 per cent. The two sides have also remained important trade and investment partners for many years.The meeting noted that ASEAN will begin implementing the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and related strategic plans in 2026. It will also mark the first year of implementation of the ASEAN–China Plan of Action (POA) for 2026–30. Effective implementation of these visions and plans is expected to create a solid and mutually reinforcing foundation for the two sides’ future development.On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) (1976–2026) and the fifth anniversary of the ASEAN–China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2021-2026), ASEAN and China agreed to organise various practical activities to highlight the significance of these milestones and create new opportunities for deeper cooperation in the years ahead.Amid rapid, complex and unpredictable global developments, the meeting stressed the need for ASEAN and China to further promote dialogue, trust-building, connectivity and cooperation, while enhancing resilience and adaptability to shocks, thereby contributing to peace, security, stability and sustainable development in the region.The meeting also reviewed the implementation of outcomes of the 28th ASEAN–China Summit held in October last year, agreeing to continue promoting the ASEAN–China Plan of Action for 2026–30, accelerate ratification procedures and effectively implement the upgraded protocol of the ASEAN–China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0, and strengthen cooperation in energy, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, tourism, people-to-people exchanges, cybercrime prevention and online fraud combat. The two sides exchanged various proposals and initiatives to promote cooperation, which are expected to be submitted to the ASEAN–China Foreign Ministers’ Meetings and ASEAN-China Summits in this July and November.At the SOM–DOC 26, participating countries stressed the importance of maintaining peace, stability, security, safety, and freedom of navigation and overflight in the East Sea (known internationally as the South China Sea)&nbsp;in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS 1982).ASEAN countries and China reviewed progress in fully implementing the DOC and negotiating a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC), while acknowledging efforts made through monthly meetings of the ASEAN–China Joint Working Group on the Implementation of the DOC towards an effective and substantive COC consistent with international law, including UNCLOS 1982.Addressing the meetings, Deputy Foreign Minister Giang affirmed that Việt Nam and ASEAN attach importance to the ASEAN–China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He stressed that in the current context, ASEAN–China relations should make greater contributions to regional peace, stability and development.He called on ASEAN and China to continue upholding international law, the UN Charter, the TAC and multilateralism, while strengthening consultations, building trust and promoting a culture of dialogue through ASEAN-led mechanisms.Giang also proposed that the two sides strengthen consultations towards China’s early signing and ratification of the Protocol to the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ). In addition, ASEAN and China should step up road, rail, maritime and air connectivity to ensure smooth trade flows and promote tourism and people-to-people exchanges, while enhancing cooperation in addressing emerging challenges, including ensuring security and safety in border areas and border gates, and combating human trafficking, drug trafficking, money laundering, other transnational crimes and cybersecurity threats.He underlined the importance of maintaining peace, stability, and freedom of navigation and overflight, settling disputes through peaceful means, and fully complying with international law, especially UNCLOS 1982. He called on parties to fully and effectively implement the DOC, affirming that the DOC serves as an important foundation for negotiations on a COC.Việt Nam will continue coordinating closely with ASEAN countries and China to promote the early conclusion of an effective and substantive COC in line with international law and UNCLOS 1982, contributing to peace, stability and cooperation in the East Sea, the official stated.On the sidelines of the meetings, Deputy Foreign Minister Giang held talks with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying, head of the ASEAN-China SOM delegation, and Hou Yanqi, head of China’s SOM-DOC delegation.The two sides concurred to continue close coordination to effectively implement agreements and common perceptions reached by senior leaders of the two Parties and countries; increase high-level delegation exchanges; and promote substantive cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, transport, agriculture and energy, among others.They also exchanged views on international and regional issues of mutual concern and coordination at multilateral forums, while underscoring their determination to promote negotiations on an effective and substantive COC in line with international law and UNCLOS 1982. — VNA/VNS

ASEAN and China need to further promote dialogue, trust-building, connectivity and cooperation, while enhancing resilience and adaptability to shocks, thereby contributing to peace, security, stability and sustainable development in the region.

Việt Nam underscores importance of international law at ASEAN-China meetings

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<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.carvill-vietnam.com/images/event-management_20241203014123.jpg"></figure>Our services are varied, including:- Event,- Organizing cultural and artistic performances- Organizing exhibitions, opening, inaugurating, launching products- Provide personnel for events such as bands, MCs, comedians, circus artists, singers, PGs, PBs, models, idols, guest speakers, etc.Modern experiential marketing programs live and die on multiple services and platforms working in perfect symphony.Carvill offers a complete suite of event management, registration, data management, and analytics solutions. Our analysts bring the insight to tailor our technology solutions to fit your individual business, event lifecycle, and workflow needs. We have the flexibility and know-how to fully integrate a variety of best-in-class platforms, including the industry-leading Event Management System. Our broad event industry experience, deep technical knowledge, and world-class service enable us to optimize every solution for our clients.

Event

<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.carvill-vietnam.com/images/140705-noi-dung-chi-tiep-thi-khong-mang-lai-hieu-qua-digilever_20241203014200.jpg"></figure>Carvill’s in-house team of communications specialists offer years of expertise in marketing, writing and brand strategy. From script and speech writing to rebrand messaging to website and ad creation, we provide superior communications solutions. Informed by extensive research and guided by strategy, we create thoughtful content in a client’s brand voice. We then pair that content with a carefully crafted, multi-channel communications strategy to reach our clients’ most-valued audiences.

Content Creation & Communication Campaigns

We are one of the widely acclaimed service providers of TVC Making Services. The offered television commercial making services are executed for making commercial videos and films. Our offered television commercial making services are executed by the most experienced and trained professionals. The offered television commercial making services are available at very cost effective and affordable market price.<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.carvill-vietnam.com/images/dich-vu-san-xuat-tvc-tron-goi-gia-re-tai-ha-noi_20241203014235.jpg"></figure>Other Details:<ul><li style="text-align:justify;">Customized for the client requirements</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Comprehensive service execution</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Timely execution of services</li></ul>

TVC Making

<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.carvill-vietnam.com/images/tripadvisor-tripconnect-instant-booking-for-small-hotels_20241203014106.jpg"></figure>Television advertising: booking advertisement on all domestic television channels such as VTV, HTV, Vinh Long, Binh Duong, Long An, VTC, VTVCab, etc.Online advertising: booking ebanner, PR post on all online sites such as VnExpress.net, Vietnamnet.vn, Dantri.com.vn, Tuoitre.vn, Kenh14.vn, 24h.com.vn, Kinhte247.com.vn, Fnews.com.vn, etc.Newspaper advertising: print ads and articles on all newspapers and magazines in Vietnam such as Thanh Nien, Tuoi tre, Dien dan Doanh nghiep, Thoi bao Kinh te Sai Gon, etc.Radio advertising: booking ads on VOV1, 2, 3, 4, etc.

Booking

Our price

Formally established since 2010, Carvill Vietnam Joint Stock Company. has experienced over eight years of establishment and development, with a passionate and engaging leadership team, enthusiastic and professional staffs. With our stable business culture and stable growth, Carvill Vietnam has always been recognized as one of the leaders in the field of communication and information technology.We are a company operating in the field of branding, consulting and managing communication. With the motto "Best solutions to customers", we commit to constantly strive with maximum strength to bring customers satisfaction and outstanding values. We provide services such as booking advertisement, content marketing, organizing press conferences, seminars, events, etc.Carvill Vietnam’s principleFor customers: dedicated serviceFor co-workers: support for common goalsFor work: Professional to every detailFor society: acting for the futureVisionCarvill aims to become one of the leading pioneers in booking and marketing. In addition to improving and developing the traditional marketing industry such as organizing events, promoting products and services, we have been pioneering to expand the field of Digital Marketing with the desire to catch the trend and connect with Global.MissionOur mission is to continue to create inventive, relevant and stirring solutions. We intend to further entrench ourselves as an industry-leading marketing communications agency that is able to inspire and sustain corporate reputation and trust.ValuesWe thrive in our approach and attitude towards innovation and demand for creative distinction that offers our clients unique below the line results. Through our creative, strategic and media abilities we are able to create integrated marketing solutions that move our clients brand positioning in the right direction. This operating philosophy ensures that our clients’ communication breaks through the clutter and enjoys maximum exposure. <a href="https://api.carvill-vietnam.com/document/carvill%20da%20fix%201_20250310035251.pdf">Corporate capability statement</a>