Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing completes official visit to Vietnam

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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing concluded an official visit to Vietnam from September 4 to 6, 2026. During the visit, the President and his delegation met with high-level Vietnamese leaders, including General Secretary and President To Lam and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, to discuss deepening bilateral ties and parliamentary cooperation.

As part of the visit, President Min Aung Hlaing toured the VinFast Hai Phong Manufacturing Complex, where he observed the production of electric vehicles and the company's automated manufacturing processes. The visit highlighted the growing economic connection between the two nations, with bilateral trade turnover reaching over 510 million USD in 2025-2026. Vietnam remains a significant investor in Myanmar, with over 2.53 billion USD registered across more than 30 projects.

Cultural exchange was also a feature of the trip, as the First Ladies of both nations visited the Van Phuc silk village in Hanoi to explore traditional weaving heritage. The visit concluded with the Myanmar President and Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang co-chairing the 2026 Vietnam-Myanmar Business Forum to promote further trade and investment.

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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum · Kyu Kyu Hla · Min Aung Hlaing · Myanmar · National Assembly of Vietnam · To Lam · Tran Thanh Man · Vietnam · VinFast

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[● 5 SOURCES] The Myanmar presidential delegation laid wreaths at the Martyrs' Memorial. baogialai.com.vn
[● 7 SOURCES] General Secretary and President To Lam hosted an official welcome ceremony for Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing and his spouse at the National Assembly on September 5. baogialai.com.vn
[● 8 SOURCES] This is the first visit to Vietnam by Min Aung Hlaing since assuming the presidency in April 2026.
[● 6 SOURCES] President Min Aung Hlaing and First Lady Kyu Kyu Hla visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to lay wreaths and pay respects. baogialai.com.vn · nhandan.vn
[● 14 SOURCES] VinFast has held the top position in the Vietnamese automotive market for 24 consecutive months as of September 2026. www.ebnewsdaily.co.za · livenews.co.nz · soha.vn · www.theinfostride.com · cafebiz.vn · +1 more
[● 14 SOURCES] President Min Aung Hlaing and a high-level delegation visited the VinFast Hai Phong Manufacturing Complex on September 4, 2026. soha.vn · www.ebnewsdaily.co.za · livenews.co.nz · www.theinfostride.com · cafebiz.vn · +1 more
[● 13 SOURCES] VinFast Chairman Pham Nhat Quan Anh welcomed the Myanmar President at the Hai Phong manufacturing facility. soha.vn · www.ebnewsdaily.co.za · livenews.co.nz · www.theinfostride.com · cafebiz.vn · +1 more
[● 9 SOURCES] President Min Aung Hlaing expressed interest in learning from Vietnam's development experience. www.ebnewsdaily.co.za · cafef.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] President Min Aung Hlaing and a high-level delegation met with Vietnam's National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man. news.tuoitre.vn
[● 8 SOURCES] Vietnam and Myanmar agreed to advance their Comprehensive Cooperative Partnership in a more substantive manner during talks in Hanoi on September 5. baotintuc.vn · baogialai.com.vn · nhandan.vn · thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] In the year 2025 - 2026, bilateral trade turnover between Vietnam - Myanmar reached more than 510 million USD. thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn · cafebiz.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Vietnam is a major investor in Myanmar with a total registered investment capital of more than 2.53 billion USD, across more than 30 active projects. thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn · cafebiz.vn