Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with leaders of several Chinese conglomerates in Nanning city, China’s Guangxi province, on September on the occasion of his attendance at the 20th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS) there.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Chairman of the Executive Board of China Railway Chen Yun (Photo: VNA)
Beijing (VNA) – PrimeMinister Pham Minh Chinh met with leaders of several Chinese conglomeratesin Nanning city, China’s Guangxi province, on September on the occasionof his attendance at the 20th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) andChina-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS) there.
Receiving Chairman of the Executive Board ofChina Railway Chen Yun, PM Chinh praised the company’s global reach andsustainability with 381 branches in 105 countries.
Chen said the company is now the maincontractor of several urban railway projects in Hanoi and wind power projectsin Dak Nong province, and a tire manufacturing plant in Tien Giang. He expressedinterest in engaging in the construction of transportation projects in Vietnam,such as the North-South and the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong express railways,and the Hanoi urban metro line.
To develop infrastructure, PM Chinh saidVietnam is stepping up public-private partnership, striving to have 5,000km ofhighways, complete the first stage of the Long Thanh international airport and1,700km of coastal roads from Quang Ninh to Ca Mau by 2030.
According to him, Vietnam plans to buildrailway lines such as the Lao Cai – Hanoi - Hai Phong with a total length ofroughly 388km and a cost of 11 billion USD, the Vung Ang – Laos with the section in Vietnam stretching 103km and costing 1.6 billion USD, and the Hanoi – Ho ChiMinh City with around 1,545km and a combined investment of some 62 billion USD.
The Vietnamese leader welcomed the Chineseenterprises and the China Railway in particular to expand their operation inVietnam in the spirit of harmonising interests and sharing risks.
He suggested the China Railway continue workingwith relevant Vietnamese ministries and localities to develop new projects inVietnam, including the Lao Cai – Hanoi- Hai Phong express railway linking with the Kunming-Hanoi-HaiPhong economic corridor.
In a reception for Deputy General Manager of Power China Wang Xiaojun (Photo:VNA)
In a reception for Wang Xiaojun, Deputy General Manager ofPower China which ranked 100th on the FortuneGlobal 500 list and 29th among the top 500 Chinese enterprises in2022, PM Chinh hailed the company’s plan to expand operations in energy in Vietnamin the near future, especially in wind power and liquefied natural gaselectricity projects.
The Vietnamese Government commits to create allpossible support to Chinese firms and the Power China in particular, he said,adding that it recently approved the National PowerDevelopment Plan for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050, with renewableenergy sources, especially onshore and offshore wind power, being a foundation of Vietnam's long-term energy security.
He suggested that the PowerChina explore cooperation in Vietnam's priority areas, including infrastructure - one of Vietnam's three strategic breakthroughs. Specifically,he proposed exploring the possibility of investing in China -Quang Ninh - Hai Phong and Lang Son - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway lines, with the commitment totranslating these ideas into concrete actions and achieving tangible results./.
Ho Chi Minh City and Zhejiang province of China have numerous opportunities to beef up cooperation among their people-elected agencies, Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Council Nguyen Van Dung told Gao Xingfu, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), during a meeting with the Chinese official on September 8.
The Vietnam Academy of Social Science (VASS) held a seminar on Chinese studies in the new context in Hanoi on September 12, on the occasion of the 30th founding anniversary of the Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS).
The relations between Vietnam and China have experienced ups and downs over the past 73 years. However, friendship and cooperation have remained the mainstream trend in the ties and become a common valuable asset that helps maintain the stable development of the bilateral relations and bring practical benefits to the two peoples.
Permanent Vice Chairman of Lang Son province Duong Xuan Huyen on September 15 attended a ceremony to start work on Huu Nghi (Vietnam) – Youyi Guan (China) smart border gate project, organised by the People’s Government of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Chairman of the Executive Board of China Railway Chen Yun (Photo: VNA) 
In a reception for Deputy General Manager of Power China Wang Xiaojun (Photo:VNA) 
