President Nguyen Xuan Phuc leaves Hanoi for State visit to Singapore
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his wife left Hanoi on February 24 afternoon for a State visit to Singapore from February 24-26 at the invitation of Singaporean President Halimah Yacob.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse leave Hanoi on February 24 afternoon for a State visit to Singapore (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his wife left Hanoi onFebruary 24 afternoon for a State visit to Singapore from February 24-26 at theinvitation of Singaporean President Halimah Yacob.
The Presidentis accompanied by Defence Minister General Phan Van Giang, Chairman of thePresidential Office Le Khanh Hai, Minister of Planning and Investment NguyenChi Dung, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung, andMinister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, among others.
PresidentPhuc’s State visit takes place in the context that the bilateral ties aredeveloping significantly in all fields and it has great significance at a timewhen the two are preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic tiesin 2023.
It is the first foreign trip of President Phuc in 2022, and the first by a headof state to Singapore since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
It aims ataffirming Vietnam's determination to boost economic development and create afavourable business environment, thus delivering an important message helpingSingaporean investors feel secure to do business in Vietnam.
In recentyears, the Vietnam-Singapore strategic partnership has developed strongly.Amidst complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, the two sides havemaintained contacts and meetings at different levels, and made good use ofbilateral cooperation mechanisms, especially the annual political consultationat the deputy foreign ministerial level.
Two-way tradehit 8.3 billion USD in 2021, and over 783 million USD in January 2022, up 23.3percent and 6.8 percent year-on-year, respectively.
As ofFebruary this year, Singapore has 2,860 valid projects worth 66 billion USD,ranking second among 140 nations and territories pouring capital into Vietnam.Notably, last year, Singapore took the lead among all foreign investors withregistered investment of over 10.7 billion USD, accounting for 34.4 percent oftotal capital attracted by Vietnam.
Singaporeaninvestors have participated in building infrastructure for 13 industrial parksin Vietnam, with a total area of about 7,517 hectares. Those industrial parksare operating with high occupancy rates (83.2 percent on average), attractingnearly 1,000 projects, in which more than 80 percent are foreign-investedprojects with a total registered capital of about 18.1 billion USD and nearly300,000 jobs have been created.
In the fightagainst COVID-19, Singapore was among the first ASEAN countries to providemedical equipment and supplies for Vietnam./.
Vietnam is anticipating a great chance to further promote its trade with Singapore, which has yet to be on par with the potential of both nations, as President Nguyen Xuan Phuc is scheduled to pay a State visit to the city-state from February 24-26.
Singapore's health ministry reported a record 26,032 COVID-19 infections on February 22, saying it may take a few weeks before the current transmission wave peaks and subsides.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s State visit to Singapore from February 24-26 shows the importance of Vietnam-Singapore relations in their foreign policies, an expert has said.
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.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse leave Hanoi on February 24 afternoon for a State visit to Singapore (Photo: VNA) 
